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JohnL questions whether Level 7–9 skier ratings accurately measure advanced ability, prompting instructors and members to debate PSIA definitions, local terrain, ski-school placement, and the value of simply skiing more.
JohnL questions whether Level 7–9 skier ratings accurately measure advanced ability, prompting instructors and members to debate PSIA definitions, local terrain, ski-school placement, and the value of simply skiing more.
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Updated March 24, 2004 by Crush
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A question from PhysicsMan about Charnita’s name change grows into a wide-ranging exchange of memories, memorabilia, and history from forgotten Mid-Atlantic ski areas.
A question from PhysicsMan about Charnita’s name change grows into a wide-ranging exchange of memories, memorabilia, and history from forgotten Mid-Atlantic ski areas.
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Updated March 23, 2004 by Crush
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Otto reports a fun spring day at Roundtop, prompting discussion of a DCSki group ski gathering and possible off-season happy hour.
Otto reports a fun spring day at Roundtop, prompting discussion of a DCSki group ski gathering and possible off-season happy hour.
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Updated March 22, 2004 by KevR
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Andy asks where skiers were during the first-day-of-spring blizzard, while KevR laments missing the storm for yardwork and a child’s birthday party.
Andy asks where skiers were during the first-day-of-spring blizzard, while KevR laments missing the storm for yardwork and a child’s birthday party.
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Updated March 22, 2004 by KevR
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Andy celebrates a rare snowy first day of spring across the Mid-Atlantic, while vesty confirms perfect conditions at Timberline’s Snowy Luau.
Andy celebrates a rare snowy first day of spring across the Mid-Atlantic, while vesty confirms perfect conditions at Timberline’s Snowy Luau.
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Updated March 22, 2004 by andy
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Ben asks which ski areas are closest to the D.C. metro area, and Roger Z names Liberty, Whitetail, Bryce or Roundtop, with Wisp and western resorts as weekend destinations.
Ben asks which ski areas are closest to the D.C. metro area, and Roger Z names Liberty, Whitetail, Bryce or Roundtop, with Wisp and western resorts as weekend destinations.
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Updated March 20, 2004 by johnfmh
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PhysicsMan reports that Roundtop will reopen for the weekend after fresh snowfall, prompting members to make plans, coordinate rides, and compare Saturday versus Sunday skiing.
PhysicsMan reports that Roundtop will reopen for the weekend after fresh snowfall, prompting members to make plans, coordinate rides, and compare Saturday versus Sunday skiing.
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Updated March 20, 2004 by KevR
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Anonymous revisits Tory Mountain’s abandoned ski-area plans, prompting a wide-ranging discussion of possible new resorts in Canaan Valley, development rumors, environmental concerns, and local economic impacts.
Anonymous revisits Tory Mountain’s abandoned ski-area plans, prompting a wide-ranging discussion of possible new resorts in Canaan Valley, development rumors, environmental concerns, and local economic impacts.
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Updated March 20, 2004
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bawalker reports a late-season snowstorm reviving hopes for skiing, while members share conditions, weekend plans, resort reopening possibilities, and fresh snow updates from across the region.
bawalker reports a late-season snowstorm reviving hopes for skiing, while members share conditions, weekend plans, resort reopening possibilities, and fresh snow updates from across the region.
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Updated March 19, 2004 by andy
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Bendemeer spots an error in Snowshoe’s slope statistics, prompting Scott to correct the beginner-trail percentage and a follow-up explanation of the “Rule of 9.
Bendemeer spots an error in Snowshoe’s slope statistics, prompting Scott to correct the beginner-trail percentage and a follow-up explanation of the “Rule of 9.
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Updated March 19, 2004 by gatkinso
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Roger Z reports that Roundtop is reopening for the weekend after fresh snowfall, with most terrain, the superpipe, and rebuilt terrain park available.
Roger Z reports that Roundtop is reopening for the weekend after fresh snowfall, with most terrain, the superpipe, and rebuilt terrain park available.
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Updated March 19, 2004 by johnfmh
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JimK shares inspiring stories of skiers continuing well into old age, including a 100-year-old’s Snowbird descent, while fellow members reflect on their own enthusiasm for skiing.
JimK shares inspiring stories of skiers continuing well into old age, including a 100-year-old’s Snowbird descent, while fellow members reflect on their own enthusiasm for skiing.
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Updated March 18, 2004 by gatkinso
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