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trickshotscott asks about Hidden Valley’s shuttered hotel, prompting discussion of a stalled Vail reopening effort, long-term neglect, and the resort’s broader ownership and investment problems.
trickshotscott asks about Hidden Valley’s shuttered hotel, prompting discussion of a stalled Vail reopening effort, long-term neglect, and the resort’s broader ownership and investment problems.
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Updated October 5 by needawax
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swoop shares an emotional video about Plattekill’s independent spirit, prompting members to discuss its terrain, community, history, and appeal as a skier-focused Catskills mountain.
swoop shares an emotional video about Plattekill’s independent spirit, prompting members to discuss its terrain, community, history, and appeal as a skier-focused Catskills mountain.
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Updated October 4 by marzNC
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Laurel Hill Crazie shares old expansion plans for Timberline and Laurel, prompting memories of unrealized Mid-Atlantic resort projects and a note about Timberline’s current year-round appeal.
Laurel Hill Crazie shares old expansion plans for Timberline and Laurel, prompting memories of unrealized Mid-Atlantic resort projects and a note about Timberline’s current year-round appeal.
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Updated September 30 by snapdragon
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Dean asks about replacing his all-mountain skis as local consumer demo days disappear, prompting suggestions for premium rental programs and discussion of why demos have declined.
Dean asks about replacing his all-mountain skis as local consumer demo days disappear, prompting suggestions for premium rental programs and discussion of why demos have declined.
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Updated September 29 by JohnL
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Scott shares details on 2026 ski swap and trade-in events, including Pro-Fit’s Leesburg gatherings, and invites readers to add other local swaps.
Scott shares details on 2026 ski swap and trade-in events, including Pro-Fit’s Leesburg gatherings, and invites readers to add other local swaps.
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Updated September 23 by Scott
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DCSki members compare plans for local, New England, and Western ski trips, weighing pass options, first-time destinations, snow reliability, and flexible travel strategies for the 2026 season.
DCSki members compare plans for local, New England, and Western ski trips, weighing pass options, first-time destinations, snow reliability, and flexible travel strategies for the 2026 season.
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Updated September 22 by marzNC
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Scott introduces DCSki’s new Resort Matcher, which recommends Mid-Atlantic ski areas based on users’ location, preferences, passes, amenities, and current forecast conditions.
Scott introduces DCSki’s new Resort Matcher, which recommends Mid-Atlantic ski areas based on users’ location, preferences, passes, amenities, and current forecast conditions.
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Updated September 18 by Scott
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Scott introduces DCSki’s beta Time Machine, an AI-assisted exploration of Forum and article archives by ski season, and explains how its underlying technology and archival data work.
Scott introduces DCSki’s beta Time Machine, an AI-assisted exploration of Forum and article archives by ski season, and explains how its underlying technology and archival data work.
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Updated September 17 by Scott
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Scott remembers longtime DCSki contributor Morgan “The Colonel” Birge, whose death prompts heartfelt tributes celebrating his kindness, humor, skiing, and lasting impact on the community.
Scott remembers longtime DCSki contributor Morgan “The Colonel” Birge, whose death prompts heartfelt tributes celebrating his kindness, humor, skiing, and lasting impact on the community.
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Updated September 17 by Ullr
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Scott explains DCSki’s growing reliance on reader support as AI bots undermine advertising revenue, prompting contributions and discussion of ways to combat relentless scraping.
Scott explains DCSki’s growing reliance on reader support as AI bots undermine advertising revenue, prompting contributions and discussion of ways to combat relentless scraping.
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Updated September 11 by TheCrush
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Scott previews an ambitious DCSki redesign, highlighting responsive mobile support and inviting feedback while continuing to test and fix the new version.
Scott previews an ambitious DCSki redesign, highlighting responsive mobile support and inviting feedback while continuing to test and fix the new version.
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Updated September 8 by Scott
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Scott shares insights from nearly 30 years of DCSki data, prompting discussion about the site's history, longtime contributors, and the changing role of independent online communities.
Scott shares insights from nearly 30 years of DCSki data, prompting discussion about the site's history, longtime contributors, and the changing role of independent online communities.
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Updated September 8 by tkski
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