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Chad shares an encouraging forecast for major mid-December snow, sparking debate over the Mid-Atlantic season’s timing, prospects, and Blue Knob’s controversial logging.
Chad shares an encouraging forecast for major mid-December snow, sparking debate over the Mid-Atlantic season’s timing, prospects, and Blue Knob’s controversial logging.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by Mountain Masher
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johnfmh reports that Timberline has tentatively postponed its opening day to December 16 because of unfavorable weather.
johnfmh reports that Timberline has tentatively postponed its opening day to December 16 because of unfavorable weather.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by johnfmh
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bawalker seeks advice on replacing his failing Ford Explorer with an affordable, snow-capable vehicle, while members weigh Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Volvo, repairs, and used-car buying strategies.
bawalker seeks advice on replacing his failing Ford Explorer with an affordable, snow-capable vehicle, while members weigh Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Volvo, repairs, and used-car buying strategies.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by TerpSKI
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Jimmy compares the delayed Mid-Atlantic ski season with past years, prompting members to share first-day memories, early-season plans, and thoughts on realistic resort opening dates.
Jimmy compares the delayed Mid-Atlantic ski season with past years, prompting members to share first-day memories, early-season plans, and thoughts on realistic resort opening dates.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by Lietmotiv
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Johnfmh reports on poor early-season conditions at Appalachian and Sugar, noting Sugar’s temporary closure until colder weather allows snowmaking and a possible Saturday reopening.
Johnfmh reports on poor early-season conditions at Appalachian and Sugar, noting Sugar’s temporary closure until colder weather allows snowmaking and a possible Saturday reopening.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by johnfmh
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Roger Z questions Roundtop’s growing terrain-park focus, while members defend parks as fun for skiers and compare the resort’s challenging Ramrod and Gunbarrel trails.
Roger Z questions Roundtop’s growing terrain-park focus, while members defend parks as fun for skiers and compare the resort’s challenging Ramrod and Gunbarrel trails.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by tromano
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tromano seeks advice on skis and boots for his girlfriend’s return to skiing, prompting recommendations for professional boot fitting, lessons, demos, and a forgiving first pair of shaped skis.
tromano seeks advice on skis and boots for his girlfriend’s return to skiing, prompting recommendations for professional boot fitting, lessons, demos, and a forgiving first pair of shaped skis.
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Updated December 8, 2004 by jimmer
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JimK showcases Kirkwood’s steep upper-mountain terrain, while members discuss the Sierra’s promising snowfall and admire the photo’s dramatic view of skiers tackling a cornice.
JimK showcases Kirkwood’s steep upper-mountain terrain, while members discuss the Sierra’s promising snowfall and admire the photo’s dramatic view of skiers tackling a cornice.
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Updated December 7, 2004 by JohnL
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twin58 reports that Frontier Airlines will end its nonstop service between Dulles and Denver while continuing to fly from National and BWI.
twin58 reports that Frontier Airlines will end its nonstop service between Dulles and Denver while continuing to fly from National and BWI.
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Updated December 7, 2004 by twin58
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DCSki members share their ZIP codes and hometowns, sparking neighborly connections and a side discussion about creating recognizable DCSki gear for meeting on the slopes.
DCSki members share their ZIP codes and hometowns, sparking neighborly connections and a side discussion about creating recognizable DCSki gear for meeting on the slopes.
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Updated December 7, 2004 by langleyskier
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JohnL examines why many Mid-Atlantic ski trails follow the fall line, highlights creative exceptions, and invites comparisons of resorts with distinctive or cookie-cutter designs.
JohnL examines why many Mid-Atlantic ski trails follow the fall line, highlights creative exceptions, and invites comparisons of resorts with distinctive or cookie-cutter designs.
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Updated December 7, 2004 by langleyskier
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bawalker reports on a natural gas explosion that destroyed a Mathias garage, injured five people, and prompted evacuations and road closures across Hardy County.
bawalker reports on a natural gas explosion that destroyed a Mathias garage, injured five people, and prompted evacuations and road closures across Hardy County.
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Updated December 7, 2004 by bawalker
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