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Snowmakers shares photos and a firsthand report from a 20-minute snowmaking test, celebrating the season’s early start with temperatures cold enough to produce a trace of snow.
Snowmakers shares photos and a firsthand report from a 20-minute snowmaking test, celebrating the season’s early start with temperatures cold enough to produce a trace of snow.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by Snowmakers
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LMV shares photos of Laurel Mountain Village’s first substantial snow, prompting excitement, storm reports from across the region, and hopes for an early ski season.
LMV shares photos of Laurel Mountain Village’s first substantial snow, prompting excitement, storm reports from across the region, and hopes for an early ski season.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by Heather
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JimK reports that Wildcat Mountain plans a surprise October 28 opening after exceptional snowfall, with limited advanced terrain and one lift operating.
JimK reports that Wildcat Mountain plans a surprise October 28 opening after exceptional snowfall, with limited advanced terrain and one lift operating.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by fishnski
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Roger Z jokingly considers whether global warming could temporarily benefit Mid-Atlantic skiing, while others debate its broader consequences, potential flooding, and changing snow patterns.
Roger Z jokingly considers whether global warming could temporarily benefit Mid-Atlantic skiing, while others debate its broader consequences, potential flooding, and changing snow patterns.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by fishnski
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Snowmakers shares a report from riding several inches of October powder at Snowshoe, while members discuss an unusually snowy New England forecast and his upcoming trip.
Snowmakers shares a report from riding several inches of October powder at Snowshoe, while members discuss an unusually snowy New England forecast and his upcoming trip.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by Snowmakers
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Kris asks whether Canaan Valley might open before Thanksgiving, prompting debate over early-season snowmaking, likely trail coverage, and more dependable nearby options.
Kris asks whether Canaan Valley might open before Thanksgiving, prompting debate over early-season snowmaking, likely trail coverage, and more dependable nearby options.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by Kris
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BushwackerinPA reports Hidden Valley’s unusually early October skiing, sharing deep, wet snow, challenging hike-to turns, and photos that spark widespread excitement among fellow skiers.
BushwackerinPA reports Hidden Valley’s unusually early October skiing, sharing deep, wet snow, challenging hike-to turns, and photos that spark widespread excitement among fellow skiers.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by BushwackerinPA
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JimK shares photos of skiers and snowboarders tackling increasingly large natural jumps, prompting discussion about fear, terrain parks, steep terrain, and learning to catch air later in life.
JimK shares photos of skiers and snowboarders tackling increasingly large natural jumps, prompting discussion about fear, terrain parks, steep terrain, and learning to catch air later in life.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by jimmy
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Tick contrasts Lake Louise’s limited snowmaking with the extensive efforts required at Mid-Atlantic resorts, offering perspective before his December birthday ski trip.
Tick contrasts Lake Louise’s limited snowmaking with the extensive efforts required at Mid-Atlantic resorts, offering perspective before his December birthday ski trip.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by Tick
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wvrocks reports the season’s first wet snow in Canaan, while members confirm accumulating snow across the region and make plans for unexpectedly early skiing.
wvrocks reports the season’s first wet snow in Canaan, while members confirm accumulating snow across the region and make plans for unexpectedly early skiing.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by jimmy
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DCSki members share reports of early-season turns, deep snow and a Camp 4 session, while others plan weekend hikes and begin making snow.
DCSki members share reports of early-season turns, deep snow and a Camp 4 session, while others plan weekend hikes and begin making snow.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by Snowmakers
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Denis shares a report from an unusually early October ski at Whitegrass in Canaan Valley, prompting Warren to lament his late start and consider learning to telemark.
Denis shares a report from an unusually early October ski at Whitegrass in Canaan Valley, prompting Warren to lament his late start and consider learning to telemark.
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Updated October 27, 2005 by warren
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