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bousquet19 asks which Mid-Atlantic ski areas will capitalize on the January cold snap, prompting predictions about Snowshoe, Seven Springs, Wisp, and Snowtime resorts.
bousquet19 asks which Mid-Atlantic ski areas will capitalize on the January cold snap, prompting predictions about Snowshoe, Seven Springs, Wisp, and Snowtime resorts.
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Updated January 7, 2007 by bawalker
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AnyaK asks whether her group should keep its Seven Springs trip, switch to Timberline, or cancel, prompting advice about skiing conditions, resort amenities, and incoming weather.
AnyaK asks whether her group should keep its Seven Springs trip, switch to Timberline, or cancel, prompting advice about skiing conditions, resort amenities, and incoming weather.
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Updated January 7, 2007 by fishnski
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gs3 introduces the new Heliski | Catski Journal and invites DCSki members to participate in a survey, share photos from their trips, and offer feedback.
gs3 introduces the new Heliski | Catski Journal and invites DCSki members to participate in a survey, share photos from their trips, and offer feedback.
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Updated January 7, 2007 by gs3
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oldskooler asks whether the German-Austrian Four Hills ski jumping tournament is televised in the United States or Canada, recalling its traditional New Year’s broadcasts.
oldskooler asks whether the German-Austrian Four Hills ski jumping tournament is televised in the United States or Canada, recalling its traditional New Year’s broadcasts.
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Updated January 6, 2007 by oldskooler
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fishnski posts Mount Porte Crayon weather summaries and argues for its ski-area potential, prompting discussion of inversions, snowfall, snowmaking water needs, terrain, and environmental concerns.
fishnski posts Mount Porte Crayon weather summaries and argues for its ski-area potential, prompting discussion of inversions, snowfall, snowmaking water needs, terrain, and environmental concerns.
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Updated January 6, 2007 by fishnski
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wgo asks for a comprehensive list of local slope steepness, prompting members to compare measured pitches, discuss challenging regional terrain, and explain Whitetail’s expansion limits.
wgo asks for a comprehensive list of local slope steepness, prompting members to compare measured pitches, discuss challenging regional terrain, and explain Whitetail’s expansion limits.
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Updated January 6, 2007 by therusty
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The Colonel seeks affordable western ski lodging and companions for solo trips, prompting advice on ski clubs, shared accommodations, hostels, and budget-friendly resorts.
The Colonel seeks affordable western ski lodging and companions for solo trips, prompting advice on ski clubs, shared accommodations, hostels, and budget-friendly resorts.
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Updated January 5, 2007 by therusty
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johnfmh shares news that improving snowfall is bringing some relief to the snow-starved Alps, while JimK adds another report and recalls unusually poor Christmas conditions in Norway.
johnfmh shares news that improving snowfall is bringing some relief to the snow-starved Alps, while JimK adds another report and recalls unusually poor Christmas conditions in Norway.
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Updated January 5, 2007 by JimK
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MadMonk asks about staying in Salt Lake City and using buses to ski Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons, while members share lodging, transportation, and lift-ticket advice.
MadMonk asks about staying in Salt Lake City and using buses to ski Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons, while members share lodging, transportation, and lift-ticket advice.
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Updated January 5, 2007 by warren
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Roger Z highlights an old article about Mid-Atlantic ski areas and Shawneeland, prompting discussion of climate challenges, resort diversification, and memories of smaller lost ski hills.
Roger Z highlights an old article about Mid-Atlantic ski areas and Shawneeland, prompting discussion of climate challenges, resort diversification, and memories of smaller lost ski hills.
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Updated January 4, 2007 by Mountain Masher
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Mountain Masher questions whether prolonged warm weather could force smaller Mid-Atlantic ski areas to close, prompting debate over finances, snowmaking, and the region’s prospects for recovery.
Mountain Masher questions whether prolonged warm weather could force smaller Mid-Atlantic ski areas to close, prompting debate over finances, snowmaking, and the region’s prospects for recovery.
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Updated January 4, 2007 by skier219
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ndskier reports surprisingly strong conditions at crowded Snowshoe, while fellow skiers discuss limited terrain expansion, snowmaking on Widowmaker, and the promise of the new lift.
ndskier reports surprisingly strong conditions at crowded Snowshoe, while fellow skiers discuss limited terrain expansion, snowmaking on Widowmaker, and the promise of the new lift.
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Updated January 4, 2007 by skier219
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