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BBonK2s seeks advice on choosing among Whitetail, Roundtop, and Liberty, while fellow skiers compare nearby alternatives and Adam previews his Telepalooza weekend at Seven Springs.
BBonK2s seeks advice on choosing among Whitetail, Roundtop, and Liberty, while fellow skiers compare nearby alternatives and Adam previews his Telepalooza weekend at Seven Springs.
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Updated January 29, 2009 by rbrtlav
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DCSki members suggest clusters of Western resorts for a multi-mountain trip, while also weighing lodging options and whether visiting too many areas leaves less time to explore each one.
DCSki members suggest clusters of Western resorts for a multi-mountain trip, while also weighing lodging options and whether visiting too many areas leaves less time to explore each one.
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Updated January 29, 2009 by marzNC
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Scootertig’s hard-packed Whitetail outing sparks stories of difficult conditions, falls, fatigue, and other character-building ski days that ultimately lead to improvement.
Scootertig’s hard-packed Whitetail outing sparks stories of difficult conditions, falls, fatigue, and other character-building ski days that ultimately lead to improvement.
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Updated January 29, 2009 by comprex
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skier219 shares helmet-cam footage and a polished video from a challenging Alta trip, while describing changing conditions, fresh snow, avalanche concerns, and equipment lessons.
skier219 shares helmet-cam footage and a polished video from a challenging Alta trip, while describing changing conditions, fresh snow, avalanche concerns, and equipment lessons.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by pagamony
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guyforget asks for recommendations on Valley bars showing the Super Bowl, with members suggesting options in Canaan Valley, Davis, and Thomas and weighing atmosphere, size, and crowd.
guyforget asks for recommendations on Valley bars showing the Super Bowl, with members suggesting options in Canaan Valley, Davis, and Thomas and weighing atmosphere, size, and crowd.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by tgd
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GRK reports on heavy crowds and manageable terrain at Wintergreen, highlighting shorter lines at Highlands and sharing photos and video from his day on the slopes.
GRK reports on heavy crowds and manageable terrain at Wintergreen, highlighting shorter lines at Highlands and sharing photos and video from his day on the slopes.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by marzNC
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KeithT asks whether Blue Mountain or Jack Frost would better suit his family’s weekend ski trip, with responses favoring Jack Frost as slightly more challenging but noting that both resorts can be crowded.
KeithT asks whether Blue Mountain or Jack Frost would better suit his family’s weekend ski trip, with responses favoring Jack Frost as slightly more challenging but noting that both resorts can be crowded.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by KeithT
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TomH questions Timberline’s use of semi-permanent snow whales, prompting debate over their purpose, skiing challenge, impact on powder, and the resort’s lack of a dedicated bump run.
TomH questions Timberline’s use of semi-permanent snow whales, prompting debate over their purpose, skiing challenge, impact on powder, and the resort’s lack of a dedicated bump run.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by skier219
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SCWVA shares a quick report from Wisp, where fresh snow and deep drifts made for an excellent morning of powder skiing before a camera battery cut the photo session short.
SCWVA shares a quick report from Wisp, where fresh snow and deep drifts made for an excellent morning of powder skiing before a camera battery cut the photo session short.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by guyforget
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David alerts skier219 that his private-message inbox is full, prompting skier219 to clear out old messages.
David alerts skier219 that his private-message inbox is full, prompting skier219 to clear out old messages.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by David
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Skiers and snowboarders explore how complete, rounded turn shapes, edging, pressure, and terrain selection help control speed on steeper slopes.
Skiers and snowboarders explore how complete, rounded turn shapes, edging, pressure, and terrain selection help control speed on steeper slopes.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by scootertig
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bousquet19 recounts a long snow-day drive from the Shenandoah Valley to Seven Springs, where he and his son enjoyed good skiing despite challenging winter road conditions.
bousquet19 recounts a long snow-day drive from the Shenandoah Valley to Seven Springs, where he and his son enjoyed good skiing despite challenging winter road conditions.
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Updated January 28, 2009 by skier219
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