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Laurel Hill Crazie discusses preparing for the April 28 hike, warning that the Rachel Carson Challenge’s repeated climbs make it a difficult endurance outing.
Laurel Hill Crazie discusses preparing for the April 28 hike, warning that the Rachel Carson Challenge’s repeated climbs make it a difficult endurance outing.
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Updated April 20, 2012 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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Denis asks about possible late-season skinning conditions at Timberline and Canaan, prompting reports of sparse snow, spring ski outings, and memories of the latest turns at area resorts.
Denis asks about possible late-season skinning conditions at Timberline and Canaan, prompting reports of sparse snow, spring ski outings, and memories of the latest turns at area resorts.
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Updated April 11, 2012 by chaga
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Denis reports unusually dry, brick-hard trails during an early-April mountain bike ride, prompting discussion of the region’s drought and worsening ground conditions.
Denis reports unusually dry, brick-hard trails during an early-April mountain bike ride, prompting discussion of the region’s drought and worsening ground conditions.
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Updated April 8, 2012 by Denis
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SteveC seeks advice for his family’s first SLC ski trip, and members share guidance on parking, buses, gear storage, resort selection, weather, and navigating the Cottonwoods.
SteveC seeks advice for his family’s first SLC ski trip, and members share guidance on parking, buses, gear storage, resort selection, weather, and navigating the Cottonwoods.
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Updated April 4, 2012 by Denis
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bousquet19 argues that long-closed Laurel Mountain should be recognized as a lost ski area while efforts to restore lift-served skiing continue, prompting discussion of earning turns and volunteer work days.
bousquet19 argues that long-closed Laurel Mountain should be recognized as a lost ski area while efforts to restore lift-served skiing continue, prompting discussion of earning turns and volunteer work days.
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Updated April 4, 2012 by djop
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Tucker seeks a replacement for Lesher’s discontinued weather reports, prompting members to share precipitation resources and explain the value of preserving detailed, archived snowfall data for Canaan Valley.
Tucker seeks a replacement for Lesher’s discontinued weather reports, prompting members to share precipitation resources and explain the value of preserving detailed, archived snowfall data for Canaan Valley.
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Updated April 3, 2012 by JohnL
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Connie Lawn reports on a spring family trip to Colorado, including wildfire disruptions, stays at Vail and skiing at Vail and Beaver Creek, while another skier adds experiences from Loveland, A-Basin, and Eldora.
Connie Lawn reports on a spring family trip to Colorado, including wildfire disruptions, stays at Vail and skiing at Vail and Beaver Creek, while another skier adds experiences from Loveland, A-Basin, and Eldora.
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Updated April 2, 2012 by curih
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DCSki members react to the closing of Frederick ski shop Under the Sun after 26 years, recalling its knowledgeable staff and hoping someone will keep the business open.
DCSki members react to the closing of Frederick ski shop Under the Sun after 26 years, recalling its knowledgeable staff and hoping someone will keep the business open.
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Updated March 27, 2012 by djop
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Members compare this season’s unusual weather across the country and Europe, highlighting strong conditions in the Pacific Northwest and discussing possible causes of the extremes.
Members compare this season’s unusual weather across the country and Europe, highlighting strong conditions in the Pacific Northwest and discussing possible causes of the extremes.
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Updated March 27, 2012 by pagamony
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Chaga shares video of skiing Off the Wall’s moguls in unusual March warmth, prompting reports on the bumps, late-season conditions, and whether the season is ending early.
Chaga shares video of skiing Off the Wall’s moguls in unusual March warmth, prompting reports on the bumps, late-season conditions, and whether the season is ending early.
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Updated March 26, 2012 by MephitBlue
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Yellowdog shares Timberline’s announcement that the resort is closed for the season because of weather, limited terrain, and group cancellations, while looking ahead to future improvements.
Yellowdog shares Timberline’s announcement that the resort is closed for the season because of weather, limited terrain, and group cancellations, while looking ahead to future improvements.
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Updated March 22, 2012 by David
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yellowdog shares Timberline’s early-season closure announcement, citing limited terrain, a difficult forecast, and canceled group trips while looking ahead to future improvements.
yellowdog shares Timberline’s early-season closure announcement, citing limited terrain, a difficult forecast, and canceled group trips while looking ahead to future improvements.
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Updated March 22, 2012 by yellowdog
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