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MangyMarmot explores a Slovenia ski trip paired with warmer travel, while Johnfmh and others offer advice on snow reliability, European resorts, transportation, and possible Greece itineraries.
MangyMarmot explores a Slovenia ski trip paired with warmer travel, while Johnfmh and others offer advice on snow reliability, European resorts, transportation, and possible Greece itineraries.
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Updated June 18, 2004 by johnfmh
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JimK shares news of the passing of Gertrude Lass Kahane, co-founder and longtime fixture of Washington’s Ski Center, while noting the family store’s continued operation.
JimK shares news of the passing of Gertrude Lass Kahane, co-founder and longtime fixture of Washington’s Ski Center, while noting the family store’s continued operation.
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Updated June 17, 2004 by JimK
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Members debate Marsh Mountain LLC’s purchase of Tory Mountain, weighing its potential for a major ski resort against logging, development costs, environmental concerns, and the need for further study.
Members debate Marsh Mountain LLC’s purchase of Tory Mountain, weighing its potential for a major ski resort against logging, development costs, environmental concerns, and the need for further study.
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Updated June 16, 2004 by gatkinso
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Johnfmh reports declining Colorado skier visits, prompting discussion of warm weather, ticket prices, destination marketing, and Utah’s record season.
Johnfmh reports declining Colorado skier visits, prompting discussion of warm weather, ticket prices, destination marketing, and Utah’s record season.
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Updated June 16, 2004 by ski_guy_59
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Johnfmh highlights birdlife in Timberline and Canaan Valley, explaining the origins of European Starlings and discussing sightings, wild turkeys, and birding alongside skiing.
Johnfmh highlights birdlife in Timberline and Canaan Valley, explaining the origins of European Starlings and discussing sightings, wild turkeys, and birding alongside skiing.
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Updated June 16, 2004 by myrto
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Scott previews candidate logos for DCSki’s upcoming redesign, prompting members to weigh simplicity, regional identity, and whether the design should represent snowboarders and other snowsports enthusiasts.
Scott previews candidate logos for DCSki’s upcoming redesign, prompting members to weigh simplicity, regional identity, and whether the design should represent snowboarders and other snowsports enthusiasts.
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Updated June 14, 2004 by ski_guy_59
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Johnfmh challenges a Washington Post recommendation of Canaan Valley for December skiing, citing stronger snowmaking at Snowshoe and Seven Springs as members debate Mid-Atlantic and Western alternatives.
Johnfmh challenges a Washington Post recommendation of Canaan Valley for December skiing, citing stronger snowmaking at Snowshoe and Seven Springs as members debate Mid-Atlantic and Western alternatives.
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Updated June 14, 2004 by andy
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wgo explores a possible multi-day backcountry ski tour through West Virginia’s Canaan Valley, while members suggest routes, snow strategies, gear, and local expertise.
wgo explores a possible multi-day backcountry ski tour through West Virginia’s Canaan Valley, while members suggest routes, snow strategies, gear, and local expertise.
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Updated June 14, 2004 by wgo
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jimmy proposes a hypothetical Pennsylvania ski tour, outlining a multi-day route through western Pennsylvania and the Poconos while JimK suggests a broader western PA, Maryland, and West Virginia loop.
jimmy proposes a hypothetical Pennsylvania ski tour, outlining a multi-day route through western Pennsylvania and the Poconos while JimK suggests a broader western PA, Maryland, and West Virginia loop.
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Updated June 14, 2004 by jimmy
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JohnL asks whether DCSki’s new retro-styled logo is official, and Scott responds with playful uncertainty while ski_guy_59 praises its wintery colors and design.
JohnL asks whether DCSki’s new retro-styled logo is official, and Scott responds with playful uncertainty while ski_guy_59 praises its wintery colors and design.
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Updated June 10, 2004 by ski_guy_59
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DCnewbie weighs Seven Springs, Snowshoe, Wisp, Canaan Valley, and Timberline for a reliable family ski trip before Christmas before choosing Seven Springs for its snowmaking, accessibility, and off-slope activities.
DCnewbie weighs Seven Springs, Snowshoe, Wisp, Canaan Valley, and Timberline for a reliable family ski trip before Christmas before choosing Seven Springs for its snowmaking, accessibility, and off-slope activities.
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Updated June 10, 2004 by johnfmh
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johnfmh reports that Lower Towamensing Township may impose new conditions on the proposed 1,000-acre townhouse development at Blue Mountain Ski Area.
johnfmh reports that Lower Towamensing Township may impose new conditions on the proposed 1,000-acre townhouse development at Blue Mountain Ski Area.
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Updated June 8, 2004 by johnfmh
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