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DCSki members debate whether Mid-Atlantic skiers need more than one pair, weighing the practicality of a versatile ski against specialized boards’ performance, learning, and fun.
DCSki members debate whether Mid-Atlantic skiers need more than one pair, weighing the practicality of a versatile ski against specialized boards’ performance, learning, and fun.
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Updated December 3, 2003 by PhysicsMan
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JohnL asks how often Mid-Atlantic skiers should tune and deburr their skis for icy conditions, prompting discussion of waxing, edge sharpening, and personal maintenance preferences.
JohnL asks how often Mid-Atlantic skiers should tune and deburr their skis for icy conditions, prompting discussion of waxing, edge sharpening, and personal maintenance preferences.
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Updated December 3, 2003 by jimmer
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A skier asks about early-season crowds at Massanutten, while JimK and others weigh likely lift and terrain availability, snowmaking, and the effect of a possible storm.
A skier asks about early-season crowds at Massanutten, while JimK and others weigh likely lift and terrain availability, snowmaking, and the effect of a possible storm.
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Updated December 3, 2003
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A rumor about Intrawest possibly buying Blue Knob prompts debate over the resort’s ownership, environmental damage, and development prospects before DCSki reports Intrawest has no interest.
A rumor about Intrawest possibly buying Blue Knob prompts debate over the resort’s ownership, environmental damage, and development prospects before DCSki reports Intrawest has no interest.
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Updated December 3, 2003
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Members confirm Snowshoe will hold Silver Creek’s opening until December 12, despite early snowmaking, while the main basin offers plenty of terrain in the meantime.
Members confirm Snowshoe will hold Silver Creek’s opening until December 12, despite early snowmaking, while the main basin offers plenty of terrain in the meantime.
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Updated December 3, 2003 by johnfmh
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DCSki members track an anticipated early-December storm, comparing forecasts for heavy snow in the Mid-Atlantic highlands and wondering how it could affect resort openings and ski plans.
DCSki members track an anticipated early-December storm, comparing forecasts for heavy snow in the Mid-Atlantic highlands and wondering how it could affect resort openings and ski plans.
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Updated December 3, 2003 by johnfmh
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Anonymous shares details of a weekend ski bus from New York City to Jay Peak, while johnfmh suggests creating a similar affordable DC-to-Snowshoe trip.
Anonymous shares details of a weekend ski bus from New York City to Jay Peak, while johnfmh suggests creating a similar affordable DC-to-Snowshoe trip.
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Updated December 2, 2003
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Canaanman forecasts a major snowstorm for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, while johnfmh shares new snowmaking photos from Timberline.
Canaanman forecasts a major snowstorm for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, while johnfmh shares new snowmaking photos from Timberline.
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Updated December 2, 2003 by johnfmh
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danwxman forecasts a two-part storm bringing snow from Virginia through Pennsylvania, while members share forecast links and National Weather Service warnings about a potentially wintry mix and accumulating snow.
danwxman forecasts a two-part storm bringing snow from Virginia through Pennsylvania, while members share forecast links and National Weather Service warnings about a potentially wintry mix and accumulating snow.
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Updated December 2, 2003 by Chad
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Tromano seeks advice on choosing a shorter, stiffer ski to complement his soft K2 Mod 7.8s, while members recommend models, demo opportunities, and continued technique work.
Tromano seeks advice on choosing a shorter, stiffer ski to complement his soft K2 Mod 7.8s, while members recommend models, demo opportunities, and continued technique work.
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Updated December 2, 2003 by Crush
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Johnfmh reports that Timberline has begun snowmaking ahead of its planned December 11 opening, prompting discussion of weather conditions and nearby backcountry riding possibilities.
Johnfmh reports that Timberline has begun snowmaking ahead of its planned December 11 opening, prompting discussion of weather conditions and nearby backcountry riding possibilities.
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Updated December 2, 2003 by johnfmh
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Chad reports Whitetail is preparing to make snow, while PhysicsMan shares an overnight webcam update and the resort’s tentative December 13 opening target.
Chad reports Whitetail is preparing to make snow, while PhysicsMan shares an overnight webcam update and the resort’s tentative December 13 opening target.
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Updated December 2, 2003 by PhysicsMan
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