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DCSki members compare favorite Canaan Valley lodging options, weighing Deerfield, Black Bear, Northwoods, Northpoint, and Old Timberline for location, amenities, condition, and value.
DCSki members compare favorite Canaan Valley lodging options, weighing Deerfield, Black Bear, Northwoods, Northpoint, and Old Timberline for location, amenities, condition, and value.
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Updated January 15, 2005 by pwillysim
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johnfmh reports that Whitetail is quickly recovering from the thaw, with snowmaking and grooming producing 6 to 8 inches of snow and reopening 12 trails.
johnfmh reports that Whitetail is quickly recovering from the thaw, with snowmaking and grooming producing 6 to 8 inches of snow and reopening 12 trails.
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Updated January 15, 2005 by johnfmh
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Crush reports a deadly avalanche near The Canyons’ 9990 lift, warning skiers about dangerous snow conditions, ducking ropes, and the importance of avalanche safety gear.
Crush reports a deadly avalanche near The Canyons’ 9990 lift, warning skiers about dangerous snow conditions, ducking ropes, and the importance of avalanche safety gear.
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Updated January 15, 2005 by Roy
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Georgia1 worries that a January thaw could leave Winterplace overwhelmed over MLK weekend, while a resort employee and others track aggressive snowmaking and improving trail coverage.
Georgia1 worries that a January thaw could leave Winterplace overwhelmed over MLK weekend, while a resort employee and others track aggressive snowmaking and improving trail coverage.
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Updated January 15, 2005 by WP_Employee
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Members clarify that the deadly avalanche near Park City occurred in backcountry terrain above Dutch’s Draw, not at Park City Mountain Resort, and discuss the unstable conditions involved.
Members clarify that the deadly avalanche near Park City occurred in backcountry terrain above Dutch’s Draw, not at Park City Mountain Resort, and discuss the unstable conditions involved.
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Updated January 15, 2005 by canaanman
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DCSki members confirm fresh snow at Dolly Sods and nearby webcams, while sharing updates on expected trail openings and snowmaking for the weekend.
DCSki members confirm fresh snow at Dolly Sods and nearby webcams, while sharing updates on expected trail openings and snowmaking for the weekend.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by canaanman
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Kennedy and shearer519 monitor Seven Springs’ snowmaking prospects and share updates on conditions and reopening plans at nearby Pennsylvania resorts.
Kennedy and shearer519 monitor Seven Springs’ snowmaking prospects and share updates on conditions and reopening plans at nearby Pennsylvania resorts.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by shearer519
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Kennedy wonders how quickly Mid-Atlantic resorts can recover from the thaw, prompting members to share crowd-avoidance strategies and debate the season’s prospects.
Kennedy wonders how quickly Mid-Atlantic resorts can recover from the thaw, prompting members to share crowd-avoidance strategies and debate the season’s prospects.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by Roy
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janej asks how to protect her Sony V1 while skiing, prompting advice on pockets, condensation, waterproof bags, and carrying extra batteries in the cold.
janej asks how to protect her Sony V1 while skiing, prompting advice on pockets, condensation, waterproof bags, and carrying extra batteries in the cold.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by jimmy
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johnfmh reports that Snowshoe is making a major snowmaking push after early-morning snowfall to prepare quality conditions for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
johnfmh reports that Snowshoe is making a major snowmaking push after early-morning snowfall to prepare quality conditions for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by johnfmh
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johnfmh reports two newly recorded land purchases for Almost Heaven Mountain Resort, prompting discussion of the proposed resort’s evolving footprint, possible village location, and potential impact on Mid-Atlantic skiing.
johnfmh reports two newly recorded land purchases for Almost Heaven Mountain Resort, prompting discussion of the proposed resort’s evolving footprint, possible village location, and potential impact on Mid-Atlantic skiing.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by andy
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David asks whether Canaan Valley and Timberline can recover for MLK weekend, prompting firsthand condition reports and criticism of Timberline’s unreliable snow updates.
David asks whether Canaan Valley and Timberline can recover for MLK weekend, prompting firsthand condition reports and criticism of Timberline’s unreliable snow updates.
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Updated January 14, 2005 by warren
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