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DCSki members mourn legendary extreme skier and guide Doug Coombs, remembering his pioneering Alaska descents, influence on the sport, and death while helping another skier.
DCSki members mourn legendary extreme skier and guide Doug Coombs, remembering his pioneering Alaska descents, influence on the sport, and death while helping another skier.
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Updated April 4, 2006 by Crush
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Laurel Hill Crazie urges Seven Springs to resume operating Laurel Mountain, highlighting its challenging terrain and broader recreational potential while sharing a striking Lower Wildcat photo.
Laurel Hill Crazie urges Seven Springs to resume operating Laurel Mountain, highlighting its challenging terrain and broader recreational potential while sharing a striking Lower Wildcat photo.
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Updated April 4, 2006 by bawalker
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skier219 reports on Wintergreen’s closing day, with spring skiing on Eagle’s Swoop and Dobie’s terrain park, while fellow skiers compare the day’s crowds, tricks, and end-of-season memories.
skier219 reports on Wintergreen’s closing day, with spring skiing on Eagle’s Swoop and Dobie’s terrain park, while fellow skiers compare the day’s crowds, tricks, and end-of-season memories.
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Updated April 4, 2006 by TLaHaye
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rmcva shares news of Snowshoe’s second habitat conservation plan, prompting debate over its environmental tradeoffs, development motives, and potential for future terrain expansion.
rmcva shares news of Snowshoe’s second habitat conservation plan, prompting debate over its environmental tradeoffs, development motives, and potential for future terrain expansion.
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Updated April 4, 2006 by ShoeLifer
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DCSki members share photos and stories of their goofiest ski outfits, from a Caddyshack-inspired look to colorful gear and skiing in shorts and a T-shirt.
DCSki members share photos and stories of their goofiest ski outfits, from a Caddyshack-inspired look to colorful gear and skiing in shorts and a T-shirt.
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Updated April 4, 2006 by David
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ndskier asks about Timberline’s spring conditions, while replies report good coverage on Off the Wall and the Drop, slushy skiing, scattered bare spots, and minimal crowds.
ndskier asks about Timberline’s spring conditions, while replies report good coverage on Off the Wall and the Drop, slushy skiing, scattered bare spots, and minimal crowds.
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Updated April 3, 2006 by The Colonel
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WP_Employee shares plans for Phoenix Mountain, prompting debate over its snowmaking prospects, southern market, environmental costs, and whether the proposed resort will ever be built.
WP_Employee shares plans for Phoenix Mountain, prompting debate over its snowmaking prospects, southern market, environmental costs, and whether the proposed resort will ever be built.
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Updated April 2, 2006 by Roger Z
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David shares a sunny, nearly empty late-season Wisp trip report, describing surprisingly good snow, rapidly melting slopes, a friend’s bare-skin crash, and plans to pursue ski instructing out west.
David shares a sunny, nearly empty late-season Wisp trip report, describing surprisingly good snow, rapidly melting slopes, a friend’s bare-skin crash, and plans to pursue ski instructing out west.
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Updated April 1, 2006 by JimK
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The Colonel shares Snowbird’s remarkable March and season snowfall totals, prompting excitement and advice for BushwackerinPA’s first Western ski trip.
The Colonel shares Snowbird’s remarkable March and season snowfall totals, prompting excitement and advice for BushwackerinPA’s first Western ski trip.
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Updated March 31, 2006 by fishnski
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telemarketer seeks the best spring bumps for closing weekend, weighing Snowshoe against Timberline as skiers share firsthand conditions and alternative suggestions.
telemarketer seeks the best spring bumps for closing weekend, weighing Snowshoe against Timberline as skiers share firsthand conditions and alternative suggestions.
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Updated March 31, 2006 by telemarketer
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David reports an excellent late-season ski day at Wisp, after arranging a meetup with bawalker and finding surprisingly good spring conditions on the final weekend.
David reports an excellent late-season ski day at Wisp, after arranging a meetup with bawalker and finding surprisingly good spring conditions on the final weekend.
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Updated March 30, 2006 by David
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New member Dean, a longtime skier from Smith Island, introduces himself and plans to ski more often, prompting a warm welcome and good-natured discussion of his island’s travel challenges.
New member Dean, a longtime skier from Smith Island, introduces himself and plans to ski more often, prompting a warm welcome and good-natured discussion of his island’s travel challenges.
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Updated March 30, 2006 by bawalker
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