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johnfmh shares reports of Portillo’s exceptional early-season snowfall, prompting discussion of Chilean skiing, nearby resorts, travel experiences, and the cost of group trips.
johnfmh shares reports of Portillo’s exceptional early-season snowfall, prompting discussion of Chilean skiing, nearby resorts, travel experiences, and the cost of group trips.
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Updated March 3, 2004 by johnfmh
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JohnL’s tongue-in-cheek list of skiing and snowboarding addiction symptoms prompts readers to share increasingly creative examples, from street skiing and homemade snowmaking to year-round snow obsession.
JohnL’s tongue-in-cheek list of skiing and snowboarding addiction symptoms prompts readers to share increasingly creative examples, from street skiing and homemade snowmaking to year-round snow obsession.
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Updated March 3, 2004 by jimmy
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johnfmh reports that new nonstop flights from Dulles to Milan, along with United’s planned Zurich service, should make spring skiing in the Alps easier to reach.
johnfmh reports that new nonstop flights from Dulles to Milan, along with United’s planned Zurich service, should make spring skiing in the Alps easier to reach.
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Updated March 2, 2004 by Norsk
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A skier asks about mid-March conditions and The Villages condos at Seven Springs, while johnfmh offers an initially optimistic outlook tempered by concerns about a continuing thaw.
A skier asks about mid-March conditions and The Villages condos at Seven Springs, while johnfmh offers an initially optimistic outlook tempered by concerns about a continuing thaw.
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Updated March 2, 2004
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DCSki members debate whether warm weather is ending the 2003-04 ski season, sharing conditions, resort closing plans, late-season snowfall memories, and hopes for another storm.
DCSki members debate whether warm weather is ending the 2003-04 ski season, sharing conditions, resort closing plans, late-season snowfall memories, and hopes for another storm.
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Updated March 1, 2004
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wgo asks about early-April conditions and powder prospects in Vermont, seeking recommendations for resorts near Stowe and weighing Mad River Glen against spring moguls.
wgo asks about early-April conditions and powder prospects in Vermont, seeking recommendations for resorts near Stowe and weighing Mad River Glen against spring moguls.
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Updated March 1, 2004 by wgo
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kelly001 asks whether Heavenly is a good choice for early April, prompting advice about Tahoe’s snowpack, variable conditions, nearby alternatives, and heavy Sierra snow.
kelly001 asks whether Heavenly is a good choice for early April, prompting advice about Tahoe’s snowpack, variable conditions, nearby alternatives, and heavy Sierra snow.
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Updated March 1, 2004 by snowbird
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Roger Z seeks advice for a three-day North Tahoe trip, weighing Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, and Sugar Bowl while members compare expert terrain, storm-day reliability, and travel logistics.
Roger Z seeks advice for a three-day North Tahoe trip, weighing Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, and Sugar Bowl while members compare expert terrain, storm-day reliability, and travel logistics.
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Updated March 1, 2004 by snowbird
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KevR reports an exhilarating first day at Snowbird after heavy snowfall, while snowbird offers advice on finding fresh tracks and tackling Mineral Basin and the mountain’s steeper terrain.
KevR reports an exhilarating first day at Snowbird after heavy snowfall, while snowbird offers advice on finding fresh tracks and tackling Mineral Basin and the mountain’s steeper terrain.
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Updated March 1, 2004 by snowbird
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SeaRide seeks advice on renting a minivan versus SUV for a Utah ski trip, while members explain road conditions, recommend public transit, and compare rental costs and convenience.
SeaRide seeks advice on renting a minivan versus SUV for a Utah ski trip, while members explain road conditions, recommend public transit, and compare rental costs and convenience.
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Updated March 1, 2004 by snowbird
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bawalker seeks advice on forgiving skis and proper length for returning to skiing at 6'5" and 230-plus pounds, prompting recommendations to demo longer, sturdier models and seek professional shop guidance.
bawalker seeks advice on forgiving skis and proper length for returning to skiing at 6'5" and 230-plus pounds, prompting recommendations to demo longer, sturdier models and seek professional shop guidance.
25 Posts •
Updated February 29, 2004 by Lietmotiv
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DCSki members share excitement and trip plans as a major storm buries Utah, with travelers weighing Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude, and other resorts.
DCSki members share excitement and trip plans as a major storm buries Utah, with travelers weighing Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude, and other resorts.
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Updated February 28, 2004 by KevR
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