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Connie Lawn

Connie Lawn called herself "The Skiing White House Reporter." She covered the White House as a correspondent since 1968, and headed her own news bureau. But, as the years rolled by, her passion for skiing and the mountains became more intense, and she became a contributor to DCSki. In 2012, Connie was named An Honorary Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the New Zealand Government and Queen Elizabeth, in recognition of years of radio reporting she did. Connie Lawn passed away on April 2, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She leaves behind a treasure trove of stories about skiing in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

Connie has written 178 stories for DCSki since 2003.

Firsthand Report: Fall Fest at Liberty Mountain Resort

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently visited Liberty Mountain Resort's Fall Festival. They provide this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman | October 22, 2017

Firsthand Report: Fall Foliage Festival at Liberty Mountain Resort

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman stopped by the Liberty Mountain Fall Festival on October 16, 2016 and filed this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | October 17, 2016

Firsthand Report: Adding to the Bucket List at Liberty Mountain Resort

On February 28, 2016, Connie Lawn experienced adaptive skiing firsthand by riding in a bi-ski at Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort. She provides this report.

By Connie Lawn | March 2, 2016 4

Firsthand Report: Season Closing at Liberty Mountain

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort on its final day of the season, discovering plenty of snow, a lack of crowds, and a relaxed atmosphere.

By Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman | March 29, 2015

Firsthand Report: Springtime at Snowshoe

Days are getting longer but there's still plenty of snow at West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman check in with an early March trip report.

By Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman | March 12, 2015 3

Firsthand Report: Wintergreen Wounded Warrior Adaptive Weekend

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently participated in the 11th Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend at Virginia's Wintergreen Resort. They provide this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman | February 14, 2015 1

Firsthand Report: Whitetail Resort

Connie Lawn stopped by Whitetail Resort on Friday, January 9, 2015. She provides this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | January 11, 2015

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort in the New Year

Connie Lawn made her first ski trip of the season on January 2, 2015 to Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort. She provides this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | January 4, 2015

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Fall Festival

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Liberty Mountain's Annual Fall Festival on October 19, 2014. They provide this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | October 26, 2014

Washington's Winter Wonderland Wanes: Snow Season Slumbers

Connie Lawn reflects on the end of the Mid-Atlantic ski season.

By Connie Lawn | April 7, 2014

Firsthand Report: Whitetail Resort

On March 5, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Pennsylvania's Whitetail Resort for some midweek skiing. They filed this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | March 6, 2014

Firsthand Report: Liberty on Presidents Day

Braving inevitable crowds, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman couldn't help but find their way to Liberty Mountain Resort on Presidents Day. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | February 23, 2014

Firsthand Report: Snowsports for Disabled Athletes at Liberty and Whitetail Mountain Resorts

Connie Lawn reflects on a visit to Liberty on January 20, 2014, and provides a description of adaptive winter sports programs at Pennsylvania's Liberty and Whitetail Mountain Resorts.

By Connie Lawn | January 22, 2014

Firsthand Report: Snow Tubing at Liberty Mountain Resort

On December 27, Connie Lawn tried out snow tubing at Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort. She provides this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | December 31, 2013 1

Thirteen is a Lucky Number - For Snow Lovers

Connie Lawn reflects on the early start to the ski season, and provides a Firsthand Report from an opening weekend trip to Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort.

By Connie Lawn | December 8, 2013 3

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Fall Fest

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman were on hand for Liberty Mountain's annual Fall Fest this past weekend. They provide this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman | October 21, 2013

Firsthand Report: Warfighter Weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort and Gettysburg, PA

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman participated in the Warfighter Weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort on March 3, 2013. The annual event hosts injured military veterans and their families for a weekend on the slopes.

By Connie Lawn | March 6, 2013

Firsthand Report: Whitetail Resort

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania's Whitetail Resort over the Presidents Day holiday weekend, discovering prime conditions. They provide this Firsthand Report, describing Whitetail's Adaptive program and sharing plans for future enhancements by Whitetail General Manager Don MacAskill.

By Connie Lawn | February 20, 2013

Firsthand Report: Ninth Annual Warriors Conference at Wintergreen

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the past weekend at Virginia's Wintergreen Resort, attending activities for Wounded Warriors. They filed this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | January 27, 2013 5

Firsthand Report: Snowshoe Mountain Resort

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the weekend at West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain Resort. They filed this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | January 13, 2013 7

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on Saturday, making their first turns of the season and assisting Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (BRASS). They provide this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | January 6, 2013 2

Firsthand Report: 2012 Fall Festival at Liberty Mountain Resort

Connie Lawn was on hand at Liberty Mountain's Fall Festival October 21, 2012. She provides this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | October 27, 2012

Ski Butlers Recognized in Washington, DC

The two young founders of Ski Butlers, Bryn Carey and Riley Tippet, were the Western Region winners of The US Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, and were recently recognized in a ceremony in Washington, DC.

By Connie Lawn | May 28, 2012

Interview with Colorado Ski Country USA's Jennifer Rudolph

Connie Lawn recently interviewed Colorado Ski Country USA's Jennifer Rudolph. Jennifer describes how Colorado resorts weathered a milder-than-normal winter.

By Connie Lawn | April 24, 2012 1

Firsthand Report: Springtime in the Rockies

Connie Lawn, Charles Sneiderman, and Kathryn Whiteman went skiing in the Colorado Rockies in late March and early April, 2012. They contributed several dispatches from the trip, compiled into this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | April 13, 2012 3

Firsthand Report: Wounded Warfighter Weekend at Liberty Mountain

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman closed out their season (at least on the East Coast) with a visit to Liberty Mountain Resort on March 3, 2012, covering the Wounded Warfighter Weekend. Liberty and Whitetail ended their ski season on March 4, 2012.

By Connie Lawn | March 10, 2012

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent Saturday at Liberty Mountain Resort, where they volunteered to helping 23 disabled students enjoy skiing. They filed this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | February 21, 2012 1

Firsthand Report: Liberty and Whitetail

In recent days, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania's Liberty and Whitetail Mountain Resorts. On Saturday, they experienced a snow squall at Liberty, which added a layer of snow across the resort. They provide this Firsthand Report.

By Connie Lawn | February 5, 2012

Firsthand Report: New Ski Technology for Whitetail Rentals

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania's Whitetail Resort this past week, where they tried out new ski technology available across Whitetail's rental fleet.

By Connie Lawn | January 28, 2012 2

Firsthand Report: Wintergreen Wounded Warrior Weekend

Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman filed this Firsthand Report from Virginia's Wintergreen Resort, which is hosting its Eighth Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend.

By Connie Lawn | January 22, 2012 1

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