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snowangel introduces herself and invites DCSki members to join her casual, social kickball team near the Washington Monument, prompting a few welcomes and comments about the sport's appeal.
snowangel introduces herself and invites DCSki members to join her casual, social kickball team near the Washington Monument, prompting a few welcomes and comments about the sport's appeal.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by kennedy
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Parents discuss Whitetail’s Park Place junior terrain park, describing its small jumps, rails, and mini half-pipe as a good learning area for younger skiers and snowboarders.
Parents discuss Whitetail’s Park Place junior terrain park, describing its small jumps, rails, and mini half-pipe as a good learning area for younger skiers and snowboarders.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by therusty
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DCSkiers plan Snowshoe meetups for the weekend while comparing recent conditions on Lower Shays, from deep powder and crud to hard-packed ice and groomed snow.
DCSkiers plan Snowshoe meetups for the weekend while comparing recent conditions on Lower Shays, from deep powder and crud to hard-packed ice and groomed snow.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by warren
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TennesseeSkier seeks advice on buying ski boots, and members discuss the importance of fit, budgeting $300-$400, and whether to shop locally or at Snowshoe.
TennesseeSkier seeks advice on buying ski boots, and members discuss the importance of fit, budgeting $300-$400, and whether to shop locally or at Snowshoe.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by ltbluek2
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TOMF reports excellent, well-groomed conditions and low crowds during his family’s Snowshoe weekend, prompting discussion about grooming choices on the steep Shay’s trail.
TOMF reports excellent, well-groomed conditions and low crowds during his family’s Snowshoe weekend, prompting discussion about grooming choices on the steep Shay’s trail.
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Updated February 21, 2006 by TennesseeSkier
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tromano reports variable but fast skiing at Seven Springs and a lightly crowded visit to Blue Knob, highlighting thin coverage, closed expert terrain, and snowmaking and staffing shortcomings.
tromano reports variable but fast skiing at Seven Springs and a lightly crowded visit to Blue Knob, highlighting thin coverage, closed expert terrain, and snowmaking and staffing shortcomings.
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Updated February 20, 2006 by Mountain Masher
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Kennedy reports on variable but fast Whitetail conditions and manageable early crowds that became zooish by noon, while Tomimcmillar confirms the expert side offered shorter lines and excellent soft snow.
Kennedy reports on variable but fast Whitetail conditions and manageable early crowds that became zooish by noon, while Tomimcmillar confirms the expert side offered shorter lines and excellent soft snow.
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Updated February 20, 2006 by kennedy
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ltbluek2 reports that Whitetail offered a good day of skiing despite strong winds and afternoon slush after overnight rain, with conditions softening significantly by day’s end.
ltbluek2 reports that Whitetail offered a good day of skiing despite strong winds and afternoon slush after overnight rain, with conditions softening significantly by day’s end.
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Updated February 19, 2006 by ltbluek2
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Swimmer praises Whitetail’s telemark clinic, highlighting the instructors’ helpful feedback, useful drills, and ski-school lift-line access despite crowded holiday conditions.
Swimmer praises Whitetail’s telemark clinic, highlighting the instructors’ helpful feedback, useful drills, and ski-school lift-line access despite crowded holiday conditions.
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Updated February 19, 2006 by Swimmer
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skier219 reports excellent packed-powder and storm-snow conditions at Snowshoe, highlights uncrowded powder at Silver Creek, and praises Powder Monkey condos as other members compare lodging options and amenities.
skier219 reports excellent packed-powder and storm-snow conditions at Snowshoe, highlights uncrowded powder at Silver Creek, and praises Powder Monkey condos as other members compare lodging options and amenities.
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Updated February 19, 2006 by TennesseeSkier
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KevR reports softening but generally well-covered conditions at Whitetail, prompting debate over snowmaking, weather, and whether the resort can maintain quality skiing into mid-March.
KevR reports softening but generally well-covered conditions at Whitetail, prompting debate over snowmaking, weather, and whether the resort can maintain quality skiing into mid-March.
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Updated February 19, 2006 by fishnski
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TennesseeSkier points fellow skiers toward discounted Oakley goggles at Overstock.com, highlighting a $139.99 A-Frame pair available for $60.
TennesseeSkier points fellow skiers toward discounted Oakley goggles at Overstock.com, highlighting a $139.99 A-Frame pair available for $60.
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Updated February 18, 2006 by TennesseeSkier
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