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DCSki members report an exceptional powder day at Seven Springs and Hidden Valley, with more than a foot of snow, sunny skies, light crowds, and expanding terrain.
DCSki members report an exceptional powder day at Seven Springs and Hidden Valley, with more than a foot of snow, sunny skies, light crowds, and expanding terrain.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by RobertW
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samsef reports excellent powder and empty slopes at Timberline and Canaan Valley, criticizing Canaan’s limited terrain and lodge while highlighting Timberline’s improving conditions.
samsef reports excellent powder and empty slopes at Timberline and Canaan Valley, criticizing Canaan’s limited terrain and lodge while highlighting Timberline’s improving conditions.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by SteveC
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Abe seeks advice for a frigid holiday-weekend trip to Killington, while fellow skiers recommend less-crowded lifts, Pico, and strategies for avoiding congestion.
Abe seeks advice for a frigid holiday-weekend trip to Killington, while fellow skiers recommend less-crowded lifts, Pico, and strategies for avoiding congestion.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by Abe
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Denis argues that minimizing time in avalanche terrain is more important than relying on equipment, prompting debate over training, risk management, and beacon use inbounds.
Denis argues that minimizing time in avalanche terrain is more important than relying on equipment, prompting debate over training, risk management, and beacon use inbounds.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by catskills
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Markmatty reports bitterly cold skiing in Colorado, offers advice to a traveler hoping to reach Vail by bus, and asks for recommendations about Crested Butte.
Markmatty reports bitterly cold skiing in Colorado, offers advice to a traveler hoping to reach Vail by bus, and asks for recommendations about Crested Butte.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by markmatty
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The Colonel asks about grocery options near Snowshoe, prompting recommendations for markets in Marlinton, Moorefield, and Beverly, plus a side discussion about fresh meat and roadside biscuits.
The Colonel asks about grocery options near Snowshoe, prompting recommendations for markets in Marlinton, Moorefield, and Beverly, plus a side discussion about fresh meat and roadside biscuits.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by lbotta
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Eug asks about conditions for an upcoming Blue Knob trip, while other members joke about the resort’s notorious cold and discuss their own visit plans and lift-ticket deals.
Eug asks about conditions for an upcoming Blue Knob trip, while other members joke about the resort’s notorious cold and discuss their own visit plans and lift-ticket deals.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by Eug
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Steve asks whether Helen’s at Seven Springs is worth the price, prompting recommendations for several nearby restaurants, especially the creative, affordable, BYOB Out of the Fire Cafe.
Steve asks whether Helen’s at Seven Springs is worth the price, prompting recommendations for several nearby restaurants, especially the creative, affordable, BYOB Out of the Fire Cafe.
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Updated January 15, 2009 by LValleyGirl
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DCSki members compare weekend night skiing crowds at Whitetail and Wintergreen, sharing mostly short lift lines and recommending Wisp for its extensive nighttime terrain.
DCSki members compare weekend night skiing crowds at Whitetail and Wintergreen, sharing mostly short lift lines and recommending Wisp for its extensive nighttime terrain.
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Updated January 14, 2009 by comprex
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wojo asks whether the North American Responsibility Code is incomplete, prompting clarification that it has seven guidelines and comparison with the more detailed European FIS code.
wojo asks whether the North American Responsibility Code is incomplete, prompting clarification that it has seven guidelines and comparison with the more detailed European FIS code.
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Updated January 14, 2009 by pagamony
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wgo asks whether Snowshoe offers shuttle service from the Inn to the mountaintop, prompting discussion about the lack of transportation and why the resort has not provided it.
wgo asks whether Snowshoe offers shuttle service from the Inn to the mountaintop, prompting discussion about the lack of transportation and why the resort has not provided it.
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Updated January 14, 2009 by lbotta
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Abe reports icy conditions at Massanutten, prompting members to compare weekend skiing across the region and make plans for improving snow and colder temperatures.
Abe reports icy conditions at Massanutten, prompting members to compare weekend skiing across the region and make plans for improving snow and colder temperatures.
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Updated January 14, 2009 by Abe
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