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Mountain Masher criticizes the U.S. Alpine Ski Team’s disappointing Olympics and calls for management changes, while members debate athlete fatigue, expectations, funding, and racing culture.
Mountain Masher criticizes the U.S. Alpine Ski Team’s disappointing Olympics and calls for management changes, while members debate athlete fatigue, expectations, funding, and racing culture.
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Updated February 24, 2006 by jimmy
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Gavin123 shares enthusiastic Blue Knob conditions reports, while later posts assess its challenging terrain, glades, snow coverage, facilities, and travel logistics.
Gavin123 shares enthusiastic Blue Knob conditions reports, while later posts assess its challenging terrain, glades, snow coverage, facilities, and travel logistics.
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Updated February 23, 2006 by tromano
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TLaHaye recounts securing a K2 warranty replacement for a junior racer’s bent GS skis with help from a local shop, highlighting the risks and tradeoffs of buying race gear online.
TLaHaye recounts securing a K2 warranty replacement for a junior racer’s bent GS skis with help from a local shop, highlighting the risks and tradeoffs of buying race gear online.
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Updated February 23, 2006 by TLaHaye
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hydrophilicity invites DCSki readers to join a group trip to Snowshoe March 3-5, with discounted lodging and skiing available for a party of at least 20.
hydrophilicity invites DCSki readers to join a group trip to Snowshoe March 3-5, with discounted lodging and skiing available for a party of at least 20.
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Updated February 23, 2006 by hydrophilicity
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Scott spots an unusual snowcat attachment on Whitetail’s webcam and wonders about its uses, prompting playful speculation as skiers also celebrate the resort’s continued snowmaking.
Scott spots an unusual snowcat attachment on Whitetail’s webcam and wonders about its uses, prompting playful speculation as skiers also celebrate the resort’s continued snowmaking.
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Updated February 23, 2006 by RidelikeaRhino
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BushwackerinPA invites fellow skiers to meet up for night skiing at Wisp while he teaches adaptive skiing, and bawalker expresses interest.
BushwackerinPA invites fellow skiers to meet up for night skiing at Wisp while he teaches adaptive skiing, and bawalker expresses interest.
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Updated February 23, 2006 by BushwackerinPA
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tgd seeks a durable, versatile Gore-Tex shell, prompting members to compare Arc'teryx, Spyder, Helly Hansen, Patagonia, North Face, and other jackets.
tgd seeks a durable, versatile Gore-Tex shell, prompting members to compare Arc'teryx, Spyder, Helly Hansen, Patagonia, North Face, and other jackets.
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Updated February 23, 2006 by SCWVA
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fishnski reports surprise snow in Canaan and questions the NWS’s late forecasts, while others share ski conditions, snowfall totals, and frigid temperatures across the Highlands.
fishnski reports surprise snow in Canaan and questions the NWS’s late forecasts, while others share ski conditions, snowfall totals, and frigid temperatures across the Highlands.
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Updated February 22, 2006 by Roger Z
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freshair1, a newly introduced snowboarder, asks for Mid-Atlantic resort recommendations for another week of lessons, prompting advice to consider Snowshoe and Canaan Valley.
freshair1, a newly introduced snowboarder, asks for Mid-Atlantic resort recommendations for another week of lessons, prompting advice to consider Snowshoe and Canaan Valley.
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Updated February 22, 2006 by Swimmer
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comprex asks whether Massanutten is worth a beginner-friendly day trip, while SkiBumMSP reports excellent conditions, beginner-suitable terrain, lively advanced runs, and heavy holiday crowds.
comprex asks whether Massanutten is worth a beginner-friendly day trip, while SkiBumMSP reports excellent conditions, beginner-suitable terrain, lively advanced runs, and heavy holiday crowds.
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Updated February 22, 2006 by SkiBumMSP
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Jimmy asks how skiers can prepare for and pace themselves on multi-day Western trips, prompting advice about fitness, altitude acclimatization, hydration, rest, and managing fatigue.
Jimmy asks how skiers can prepare for and pace themselves on multi-day Western trips, prompting advice about fitness, altitude acclimatization, hydration, rest, and managing fatigue.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by The Colonel
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DCSki members compare their go-to ski waxes, including Swix, Hertel, and Toko formulas, with a little playful banter about the mix.
DCSki members compare their go-to ski waxes, including Swix, Hertel, and Toko formulas, with a little playful banter about the mix.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by rmcva
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