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KevR proposes expanding DCSki’s weather tool to cover more Mid-Atlantic resorts, prompting discussion of forecast sources, snowmaking conditions, and an unusually warm, discouraging start to winter.
KevR proposes expanding DCSki’s weather tool to cover more Mid-Atlantic resorts, prompting discussion of forecast sources, snowmaking conditions, and an unusually warm, discouraging start to winter.
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Updated January 1, 2004 by ski_guy_59
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JohnL praises Jay Peak’s exceptionally well-covered glades after a late-December visit, while noting holiday crowds, tracked-out terrain, and recurring lift problems.
JohnL praises Jay Peak’s exceptionally well-covered glades after a late-December visit, while noting holiday crowds, tracked-out terrain, and recurring lift problems.
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Updated January 1, 2004 by JohnL
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Scott seeks advice on trying snowboarding, while experienced riders share tips on lessons, protective gear, learning conditions, equipment setup, and the transition from skiing.
Scott seeks advice on trying snowboarding, while experienced riders share tips on lessons, protective gear, learning conditions, equipment setup, and the transition from skiing.
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Updated December 30, 2003 by kennedy
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Roger Z reports an exceptionally empty early-season day at Whitetail, sparking discussion of conditions, beginner terrain, cafeteria prices, and ideas for improving the resort’s lifts and trails.
Roger Z reports an exceptionally empty early-season day at Whitetail, sparking discussion of conditions, beginner terrain, cafeteria prices, and ideas for improving the resort’s lifts and trails.
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Updated December 30, 2003 by KevR
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tromano asks for news about Laurel Mountain’s uncertain closure, while replies cite a stalled purchase, likely missed season, and hopes for future investment to preserve its exceptional terrain.
tromano asks for news about Laurel Mountain’s uncertain closure, while replies cite a stalled purchase, likely missed season, and hopes for future investment to preserve its exceptional terrain.
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Updated December 30, 2003
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Jim asks about Jiminy Peak for a family trip, and skiers describe its modest terrain and limited base-area nightlife while suggesting nearby Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley for added variety.
Jim asks about Jiminy Peak for a family trip, and skiers describe its modest terrain and limited base-area nightlife while suggesting nearby Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley for added variety.
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Updated December 29, 2003 by Jim
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tromano reports very good packed-powder conditions and modest crowds during a warm two-day visit to Seven Springs, with some thin natural-snow areas and afternoon softening.
tromano reports very good packed-powder conditions and modest crowds during a warm two-day visit to Seven Springs, with some thin natural-snow areas and afternoon softening.
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Updated December 29, 2003 by tromano
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bawalker invites predictions on the next snowstorm and its accumulation, while Roger Z humorously forecasts a disruptive wintry return trip from Baltimore.
bawalker invites predictions on the next snowstorm and its accumulation, while Roger Z humorously forecasts a disruptive wintry return trip from Baltimore.
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Updated December 29, 2003 by Roger Z
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DCSki members compare Canaan Valley and Timberline for a beginner family’s four-day trip, weighing snow conditions, lift reliability, costs, and the Ski the Valley pass.
DCSki members compare Canaan Valley and Timberline for a beginner family’s four-day trip, weighing snow conditions, lift reliability, costs, and the Ski the Valley pass.
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Updated December 29, 2003
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DCSki members sort out Snowshoe’s actual lift-served vertical, clarifying that the Main Basin offers about 800 feet while the resort advertises its highest 1,500-foot drop.
DCSki members sort out Snowshoe’s actual lift-served vertical, clarifying that the Main Basin offers about 800 feet while the resort advertises its highest 1,500-foot drop.
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Updated December 29, 2003 by johnfmh
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Scott previews DCSki’s annual survey results format, prompting feedback on page layout, sample-size reporting, question context, and how best to organize the findings.
Scott previews DCSki’s annual survey results format, prompting feedback on page layout, sample-size reporting, question context, and how best to organize the findings.
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Updated December 28, 2003 by The Colonel
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A skier reports enjoyable Christmas-week skiing at Eldora, Loveland, and Winter Park, with packed-powder conditions, sunny weather, minimal lift lines, and some fresh snow.
A skier reports enjoyable Christmas-week skiing at Eldora, Loveland, and Winter Park, with packed-powder conditions, sunny weather, minimal lift lines, and some fresh snow.
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Updated December 28, 2003
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