JANUARY 11, 2025
Firsthand Report: Perfect Day at Whitetail
Matthew Graham kicks off the season with a weekday trip to Whitetail Resort.
DCSki Columnist
Matthew Graham
Matthew Graham is a skier as well as a hang glider and paraglider pilot, SCUBA diver, cavern diver, equestrian, polo player, sailor, hiker, biker, rock climber, paddler, and skater. He's also yoga teacher and certified personal trainer and has dabbled in just about every other sport, even stunt car driving and bull riding! He has written for the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, USA Weekend Magazine, Hooked on the Outdoors, Richmond Magazine, Chesapeake Life Magazine, Metro Sports, American Fitness, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Recreation News and numerous other outdoor and travel publications.
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About Matthew
Matthew Graham is a skier as well as a hang glider and paraglider pilot, SCUBA diver, cavern diver, equestrian, polo player, sailor, hiker, biker, rock climber, paddler, and skater. He's also yoga teacher and certified personal trainer and has dabbled in just about every other sport, even stunt car driving and bull riding! He has written for the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, USA Weekend Magazine, Hooked on the Outdoors, Richmond Magazine, Chesapeake Life Magazine, Metro Sports, American Fitness, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Recreation News and numerous other outdoor and travel publications.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Firsthand Report: Back to Liberty
Matthew Graham reflects on personal memories and life events during a recent visit to Liberty Mountain Resort.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Back in the Saddle Again: Skiing after a Hip Replacement
After hip replacement surgery, DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham cautiously returns to the slopes of Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Avoiding the Lift Lines at Steamboat
Matthew Graham cracks the code for avoiding lines at Steamboat Springs.
APRIL 5, 2019
Firsthand Report: Ski the Big 3 in Canada
After many years of talking about skiing in Canada, DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham finally made it up to Alberta to check out the snow in the Canadian Rockies. He provides this Firsthand Report describing his visit to the “Big 3” — Banff Sunshine, Mount Norquay, and Lake Louise.
APRIL 2, 2019
Firsthand Report: Three Days in Steamboat
Matthew Graham reports on a trip to Steamboat Springs, where he experienced great friends and great snow, including skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling.
JANUARY 9, 2019
Firsthand Report: The North Side of Tahoe
DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham recently spent three days skiing some lesser-known resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, including Mount Rose, Diamond Peak, and Northstar. He provides this Firsthand Report.
MARCH 14, 2015
Firsthand Report: Triple Play in Park City
Park City, Utah is home to three major ski areas: Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and The Canyons. On a recent trip, DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham decided to tackle all three. He provides this Firsthand Report.
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
Ten Reasons to Ski at Snowshoe in the Spring
DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham reflects on why spring skiing may be better than mid-winter skiing, and provides ten reason why West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort is worth a visit in March.
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Firsthand Report: Loving the Cold at Snowshoe
An early February trip to Snowshoe Mountain Resort delivered sub-zero temperatures and a Winter Wonderland. Matthew Graham provides this Firsthand Report from his recent visit to the West Virginia ski area.
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Firsthand Report: Where’s the Powder? Powderhorn!
With a fresh batch of snow each day, DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham found the snow conditions at Powderhorn Mountain Resort to be more than acceptable, if a bit tiring on his legs. He provides this Firsthand Report from a recent visit to the Colorado ski area.
FEBRUARY 10, 2013
Firsthand Report: Keystone, the Key to Skiing Fun
DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham spent time skiing at what he calls one of the country’s most beautiful resorts: Keystone Resort in Colorado. He provides this Firsthand Report.
