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Langleyskier seeks advice on skiing Canaan Valley in unusually warm weather, prompting tips on spring conditions, waxing, safety, crowds, and resort snow coverage.
Langleyskier seeks advice on skiing Canaan Valley in unusually warm weather, prompting tips on spring conditions, waxing, safety, crowds, and resort snow coverage.
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Updated March 9, 2006 by twin58
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cheechman32 reports on skiing Timberline during night and weekend sessions, noting changing crowds, generally good snow, and disappointment that the mountain was completely groomed.
cheechman32 reports on skiing Timberline during night and weekend sessions, noting changing crowds, generally good snow, and disappointment that the mountain was completely groomed.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by cheechman32
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SCWVA invites fellow skiers to skip work for spring skiing at Whitetail, while bawalker and Eug consider joining.
SCWVA invites fellow skiers to skip work for spring skiing at Whitetail, while bawalker and Eug consider joining.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by Eug
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kireland asks about conditions for a mid-March Wisp trip, and ndskier reports excellent groomed snow, strong advanced-terrain coverage, and virtually no crowds.
kireland asks about conditions for a mid-March Wisp trip, and ndskier reports excellent groomed snow, strong advanced-terrain coverage, and virtually no crowds.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by ndskier
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bousquet19 asks whether Montage’s “$15 March Madness” promotion covers any ticket anytime, and whether the bargain reflects poor snowmaking or grooming conditions.
bousquet19 asks whether Montage’s “$15 March Madness” promotion covers any ticket anytime, and whether the bargain reflects poor snowmaking or grooming conditions.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by bousquet19
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RogerC plans late-March skiing at Timberline after arriving in Washington, while members compare Snowshoe, Whiteface, Wisp, and other nearby options and discuss spring conditions.
RogerC plans late-March skiing at Timberline after arriving in Washington, while members compare Snowshoe, Whiteface, Wisp, and other nearby options and discuss spring conditions.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by kennedy
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TerpSKI reports a surge of young, out-of-control skiers straight-lining Timberline’s White Lightning, prompting debate over patrol enforcement, skier education, and slope safety.
TerpSKI reports a surge of young, out-of-control skiers straight-lining Timberline’s White Lightning, prompting debate over patrol enforcement, skier education, and slope safety.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by bawalker
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Members debate Seven Springs’ proposed casino, weighing its expected economic benefits against concerns about the resort’s family character, traffic, and stalled waterpark plans.
Members debate Seven Springs’ proposed casino, weighing its expected economic benefits against concerns about the resort’s family character, traffic, and stalled waterpark plans.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by RidelikeaRhino
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Snowshoe visitors compare weather forecasts, with several recommending NOAA/National Weather Service predictions and cautioning that forecasts beyond three or four days are unreliable.
Snowshoe visitors compare weather forecasts, with several recommending NOAA/National Weather Service predictions and cautioning that forecasts beyond three or four days are unreliable.
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Updated March 8, 2006 by kwillg6
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Therusty’s article on skiing technique helps returning skiers improve their turns, prompting readers to share positive experiences and seek advice for practicing in slushy conditions.
Therusty’s article on skiing technique helps returning skiers improve their turns, prompting readers to share positive experiences and seek advice for practicing in slushy conditions.
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Updated March 7, 2006 by therusty
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ltbluek2 seeks advice on ski length for her 5'11", 190-pound advanced-beginner husband, and members recommend shorter shaped skis before celebrating his rapid improvement on new equipment.
ltbluek2 seeks advice on ski length for her 5'11", 190-pound advanced-beginner husband, and members recommend shorter shaped skis before celebrating his rapid improvement on new equipment.
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Updated March 7, 2006 by Jim
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Swimmer shares a frightening video of a skier triggering an avalanche, prompting discussion of slab hazards, terrain traps, survival odds, and safer skiing decisions.
Swimmer shares a frightening video of a skier triggering an avalanche, prompting discussion of slab hazards, terrain traps, survival odds, and safer skiing decisions.
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Updated March 7, 2006 by POWPOW
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