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bawalker asks whether anyone is heading to Timberline or Canaan after an expected storm, while gatkinso shares alternate weekend plans and Roger Z seeks a conditions report.
bawalker asks whether anyone is heading to Timberline or Canaan after an expected storm, while gatkinso shares alternate weekend plans and Roger Z seeks a conditions report.
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Updated January 25, 2004 by Roger Z
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KevR reports a rare powder day at Whitetail, with 3-6 inches of light snow, excellent coverage, open terrain, manageable crowds, and slick travel conditions.
KevR reports a rare powder day at Whitetail, with 3-6 inches of light snow, excellent coverage, open terrain, manageable crowds, and slick travel conditions.
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Updated January 24, 2004 by KevR
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johnfmh reports varied conditions and frustrating holiday crowds at Timberline, sparking broader discussion about the Silver Queen lift, limited terrain, snowmaking, and the resort’s operations.
johnfmh reports varied conditions and frustrating holiday crowds at Timberline, sparking broader discussion about the Silver Queen lift, limited terrain, snowmaking, and the resort’s operations.
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Updated January 24, 2004 by canaanman
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DCSki members compare famous steep runs worldwide, sharing experiences and debating how their actual difficulty, cliffs, mandatory airs, and reputation stack up.
DCSki members compare famous steep runs worldwide, sharing experiences and debating how their actual difficulty, cliffs, mandatory airs, and reputation stack up.
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Updated January 23, 2004 by Roger Z
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DCSki members recommend family-friendly beginner resorts including Bryce, Wisp, Canaan Valley, Seven Springs, and Hidden Valley, with advice on lodging, childcare, tubing, and indoor pools.
DCSki members recommend family-friendly beginner resorts including Bryce, Wisp, Canaan Valley, Seven Springs, and Hidden Valley, with advice on lodging, childcare, tubing, and indoor pools.
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Updated January 23, 2004
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Kahuna613 and MangyMarmot report mixed Whitetail conditions, prompting debate over snowboarders’ skidding, skiers’ side-slips, and safe ways to recover from a fall.
Kahuna613 and MangyMarmot report mixed Whitetail conditions, prompting debate over snowboarders’ skidding, skiers’ side-slips, and safe ways to recover from a fall.
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Updated January 22, 2004 by tommo
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MangyMarmot asks whether Seven Springs can match Snowshoe for terrain and lodging while offering easier access and lower costs, prompting comparisons of both resorts’ amenities and nearby alternatives.
MangyMarmot asks whether Seven Springs can match Snowshoe for terrain and lodging while offering easier access and lower costs, prompting comparisons of both resorts’ amenities and nearby alternatives.
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Updated January 22, 2004
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A Puerto Rican family planning its first Virginia ski trip seeks advice on beginner-friendly resorts, children’s programs, snow conditions, and whether slope-side lodging is worth the cost.
A Puerto Rican family planning its first Virginia ski trip seeks advice on beginner-friendly resorts, children’s programs, snow conditions, and whether slope-side lodging is worth the cost.
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Updated January 22, 2004
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DCSki members weigh expected MLK weekend crowds at Canaan Valley and Timberline, ultimately reporting that Timberline saw longer lift lines while Canaan Valley remained comparatively manageable.
DCSki members weigh expected MLK weekend crowds at Canaan Valley and Timberline, ultimately reporting that Timberline saw longer lift lines while Canaan Valley remained comparatively manageable.
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Updated January 22, 2004 by JimK
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Justin asks whether Timberline’s expert terrain is more legitimate than Snowshoe’s, and Warren says it can be good when open but warns about limited snowmaking and unreliable trail reports.
Justin asks whether Timberline’s expert terrain is more legitimate than Snowshoe’s, and Warren says it can be good when open but warns about limited snowmaking and unreliable trail reports.
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Updated January 22, 2004
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Jules questions whether Weather.com’s Skier’s Comfort Index accurately reflects skiing conditions, especially after it rated snowy, 22-degree weather at Boyne Mountain as uncomfortable.
Jules questions whether Weather.com’s Skier’s Comfort Index accurately reflects skiing conditions, especially after it rated snowy, 22-degree weather at Boyne Mountain as uncomfortable.
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Updated January 22, 2004 by Jules
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Forum members examine ski-fatality statistics, likely causes, and helmet use, with links to national data and reports of recent deaths at resorts.
Forum members examine ski-fatality statistics, likely causes, and helmet use, with links to national data and reports of recent deaths at resorts.
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Updated January 21, 2004
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