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DCSki members examine how resorts can maximize short snowmaking windows, weighing equipment capacity, automation, energy efficiency, fixed guns, and potential future technologies.
DCSki members examine how resorts can maximize short snowmaking windows, weighing equipment capacity, automation, energy efficiency, fixed guns, and potential future technologies.
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Updated January 1, 2007 by therusty
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wgo analyzes Elkins temperature and below-freezing data as indicators of ski-season quality, prompting comparisons with snowfall, snow cover, memorable seasons, and a lengthy global-warming debate.
wgo analyzes Elkins temperature and below-freezing data as indicators of ski-season quality, prompting comparisons with snowfall, snow cover, memorable seasons, and a lengthy global-warming debate.
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Updated January 1, 2007 by Mountain Masher
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skier219 is selling a nearly new Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Fleece jacket after losing 40 pounds, offering the XL for $105 shipped.
skier219 is selling a nearly new Mountain Hardwear WindStopper Tech Fleece jacket after losing 40 pounds, offering the XL for $105 shipped.
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Updated January 1, 2007 by skier219
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skier219 is selling a lightly used North Face Mountain Light Gore-Tex XCR shell after losing weight, offering the XL jacket in near-new condition for $130 shipped.
skier219 is selling a lightly used North Face Mountain Light Gore-Tex XCR shell after losing weight, offering the XL jacket in near-new condition for $130 shipped.
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Updated January 1, 2007 by skier219
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Scott reports that persistent warmth has crippled local snowmaking and resort finances, prompting debate over global warming and a plea to support Mid-Atlantic ski areas when winter returns.
Scott reports that persistent warmth has crippled local snowmaking and resort finances, prompting debate over global warming and a plea to support Mid-Atlantic ski areas when winter returns.
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Updated December 30, 2006 by Mountain Masher
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Bumps shares two homemade ski videos -- a shaky top-to-bottom Smugglers’ Notch run and his son’s first day on a terrain-park fun box -- prompting playful reactions and vertical-drop estimates.
Bumps shares two homemade ski videos -- a shaky top-to-bottom Smugglers’ Notch run and his son’s first day on a terrain-park fun box -- prompting playful reactions and vertical-drop estimates.
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Updated December 29, 2006 by Bumps
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tromano updates his ski quiver, considers converting the Bigstix for touring, and later reviews the SX10s before deciding Matron B5s better suit his carving and all-mountain needs.
tromano updates his ski quiver, considers converting the Bigstix for touring, and later reviews the SX10s before deciding Matron B5s better suit his carving and all-mountain needs.
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Updated December 28, 2006 by tromano
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ubu describes hidden fees and poor oversight by his Canaan-area rental agency, prompting others to compare management problems, suggest safeguards, and debate whether renting is worthwhile.
ubu describes hidden fees and poor oversight by his Canaan-area rental agency, prompting others to compare management problems, suggest safeguards, and debate whether renting is worthwhile.
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Updated December 28, 2006 by johnfmh
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A debate over Whitetail’s limited snowmaking expands into explanations of weather and wet-bulb temperatures, support for regional ski areas, and concerns about the Mid-Atlantic’s warming climate.
A debate over Whitetail’s limited snowmaking expands into explanations of weather and wet-bulb temperatures, support for regional ski areas, and concerns about the Mid-Atlantic’s warming climate.
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Updated December 28, 2006 by Mountain Masher
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Travelers recommend shuttle services over renting a car for the SLC-to-Park City trip, while noting Park City's free local buses make getting around easy once there.
Travelers recommend shuttle services over renting a car for the SLC-to-Park City trip, while noting Park City's free local buses make getting around easy once there.
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Updated December 28, 2006 by wojo
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Forum members encourage Buff to keep the Snowshoe trip, sharing firsthand reports that strong snowmaking and recent snowfall should provide skiable conditions despite an uncertain forecast.
Forum members encourage Buff to keep the Snowshoe trip, sharing firsthand reports that strong snowmaking and recent snowfall should provide skiable conditions despite an uncertain forecast.
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Updated December 27, 2006 by ndskier
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DCSki members share their Christmas ski gifts, including matching Spyder outerwear, boot bags, an iPod-ready helmet, and Rottefella bindings.
DCSki members share their Christmas ski gifts, including matching Spyder outerwear, boot bags, an iPod-ready helmet, and Rottefella bindings.
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Updated December 27, 2006 by The Colonel
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