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Mountain Masher reports Blue Knob’s early season closure after rain stripped the slopes, sparking debate over snowmaking, logging, and the resort’s management before the thread turns contentious.
Mountain Masher reports Blue Knob’s early season closure after rain stripped the slopes, sparking debate over snowmaking, logging, and the resort’s management before the thread turns contentious.
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Updated March 15, 2006 by Murphy
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JimK recaps a family trip to Mt. Snow, Okemo, and Wachusett, praising their grooming, snowmaking, terrain parks, and enjoyable spring conditions despite a difficult East Coast winter.
JimK recaps a family trip to Mt. Snow, Okemo, and Wachusett, praising their grooming, snowmaking, terrain parks, and enjoyable spring conditions despite a difficult East Coast winter.
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Updated March 14, 2006 by JimK
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SCWVA reports soft spring bumps during a quick Whitetail session, while later updates track rapidly deteriorating conditions and growing doubts about the resort’s hoped-for final weekend.
SCWVA reports soft spring bumps during a quick Whitetail session, while later updates track rapidly deteriorating conditions and growing doubts about the resort’s hoped-for final weekend.
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Updated March 13, 2006 by therusty
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john84 asks about Massanutten’s expert terrain and soft bumps, then reports surprisingly good coverage and bump runs on Dixie Dare and ParaDice despite warm temperatures.
john84 asks about Massanutten’s expert terrain and soft bumps, then reports surprisingly good coverage and bump runs on Dixie Dare and ParaDice despite warm temperatures.
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Updated March 12, 2006 by john84
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therusty reports a new cell tower across from Whitetail and wonders whether it is operational and which wireless carrier will use it.
therusty reports a new cell tower across from Whitetail and wonders whether it is operational and which wireless carrier will use it.
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Updated March 12, 2006 by therusty
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Skibb offers two discounted passes for Whitetail, Roundtop, or Liberty, while members debate whether warm weather and high snowmaking costs will end Whitetail’s season.
Skibb offers two discounted passes for Whitetail, Roundtop, or Liberty, while members debate whether warm weather and high snowmaking costs will end Whitetail’s season.
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Updated March 12, 2006 by therusty
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Kwillg6 looks ahead to a possible late-March snowstorm, while others weigh near-term forecasts and whether West Virginia resorts can maintain skiable conditions.
Kwillg6 looks ahead to a possible late-March snowstorm, while others weigh near-term forecasts and whether West Virginia resorts can maintain skiable conditions.
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Updated March 12, 2006 by fishnski
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Members investigate reports of avalanches at French ski areas, clarifying that recent fatalities occurred off-piste while sharing examples of in-bounds slides in the United States.
Members investigate reports of avalanches at French ski areas, clarifying that recent fatalities occurred off-piste while sharing examples of in-bounds slides in the United States.
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Updated March 12, 2006 by johnfmh
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Swimmer urges skiers to take avalanche danger and closed-area ropes seriously after a Tahoe resort incident, prompting debate about backcountry safety and East-West terrain differences.
Swimmer urges skiers to take avalanche danger and closed-area ropes seriously after a Tahoe resort incident, prompting debate about backcountry safety and East-West terrain differences.
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Updated March 11, 2006 by SkiBumMSP
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DCSki members compare notes on Whitetail’s deteriorating conditions during a warm spell, with one turning to mountainboarding as the ski season winds down.
DCSki members compare notes on Whitetail’s deteriorating conditions during a warm spell, with one turning to mountainboarding as the ski season winds down.
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Updated March 10, 2006 by kennedy
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skier219 reports excellent packed-powder skiing at Wintergreen after fresh snow, while others discuss March snowmaking, spring conditions, family plans, and the hope of extending the season.
skier219 reports excellent packed-powder skiing at Wintergreen after fresh snow, while others discuss March snowmaking, spring conditions, family plans, and the hope of extending the season.
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Updated March 9, 2006 by skier219
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johnfmh reports late-season Timberline conditions and limited snowmaking, prompting discussion about grooming practices, missing moguls, and letting Off the Wall bump up naturally.
johnfmh reports late-season Timberline conditions and limited snowmaking, prompting discussion about grooming practices, missing moguls, and letting Off the Wall bump up naturally.
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Updated March 9, 2006 by TerpSKI
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