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Forum members debate whether ski instructors should be tipped, with instructors explaining that gratuities are appreciated but never expected and sharing typical amounts and alternatives.
Forum members debate whether ski instructors should be tipped, with instructors explaining that gratuities are appreciated but never expected and sharing typical amounts and alternatives.
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Updated February 28, 2006 by therusty
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Wojo asks for advice on tackling White Tail’s pond skim with his son, prompting tips on wetsuits, drysuits, costumes, ski choice, balance, and staying off the edges.
Wojo asks for advice on tackling White Tail’s pond skim with his son, prompting tips on wetsuits, drysuits, costumes, ski choice, balance, and staying off the edges.
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Updated February 28, 2006 by skier219
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Scott asks readers to identify apparent ski trails near Spruce Knob, prompting discussion that they are abandoned Tory Mountain plans and speculation about its future development and access.
Scott asks readers to identify apparent ski trails near Spruce Knob, prompting discussion that they are abandoned Tory Mountain plans and speculation about its future development and access.
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Updated February 28, 2006 by canaanman
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Brunjest asks about Blue Knob’s sticky rental skis, prompting discussion of the resort’s poorly maintained equipment before reporting a much better rental experience on a later visit.
Brunjest asks about Blue Knob’s sticky rental skis, prompting discussion of the resort’s poorly maintained equipment before reporting a much better rental experience on a later visit.
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Updated February 28, 2006 by brunjest
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freshair1 asks whether to keep a costly Timberline weekend trip despite a warm forecast, while members assess variable conditions, lift operations, and promising new snowfall.
freshair1 asks whether to keep a costly Timberline weekend trip despite a warm forecast, while members assess variable conditions, lift operations, and promising new snowfall.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by fishnski
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TennesseeSkier seeks online sources for women’s ski pants or bibs, and fellow skiers recommend several retailers, including Sierra Trading Post, Backcountry, Mountain Gear, and Campmor.
TennesseeSkier seeks online sources for women’s ski pants or bibs, and fellow skiers recommend several retailers, including Sierra Trading Post, Backcountry, Mountain Gear, and Campmor.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by comprex
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Langleyskier compares Canaan Valley and Timberline, favoring Canaan for its faster lifts, better lodge amenities, food, lodging, and lighter crowds.
Langleyskier compares Canaan Valley and Timberline, favoring Canaan for its faster lifts, better lodge amenities, food, lodging, and lighter crowds.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by langleyskier
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Murphy seeks ski recommendations for his tentative intermediate wife, prompting advice on women’s-specific models, sizing, demoing at Snowshoe, and choosing equipment she can grow into.
Murphy seeks ski recommendations for his tentative intermediate wife, prompting advice on women’s-specific models, sizing, demoing at Snowshoe, and choosing equipment she can grow into.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by kwillg6
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Denis recounts Troop 1523’s annual Canaan Valley ski trip, highlighting fresh snow, frigid temperatures, sidecountry runs, and the group’s choice of Canaan over Timberline.
Denis recounts Troop 1523’s annual Canaan Valley ski trip, highlighting fresh snow, frigid temperatures, sidecountry runs, and the group’s choice of Canaan over Timberline.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by TerpSKI
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hockeydave reports that Laurel Mountain Ski Resort’s future remains promising, with state officials studying ways to make it viable and seeking public ideas for its potential reopening.
hockeydave reports that Laurel Mountain Ski Resort’s future remains promising, with state officials studying ways to make it viable and seeking public ideas for its potential reopening.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by Heather
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JR reports a surprisingly strong day at Blue Knob, praising open expert terrain and good coverage while other riders echo the fun and compare afternoon conditions.
JR reports a surprisingly strong day at Blue Knob, praising open expert terrain and good coverage while other riders echo the fun and compare afternoon conditions.
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Updated February 27, 2006 by MangyMarmot
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DCSki members share wide-ranging reactions to the 2006 Winter Olympics, debating Bode Miller, curling, snowboarding, judging, television coverage, and memorable moments from Turin.
DCSki members share wide-ranging reactions to the 2006 Winter Olympics, debating Bode Miller, curling, snowboarding, judging, television coverage, and memorable moments from Turin.
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Updated February 26, 2006 by SkiBumMSP
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