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Estebanj asks for a tubing destination near Dulles for visiting friends, prompting recommendations for Cove Snowtubing Park and other nearby resorts.
Estebanj asks for a tubing destination near Dulles for visiting friends, prompting recommendations for Cove Snowtubing Park and other nearby resorts.
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Updated December 1, 2003 by The Colonel
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johnfmh reports White Grass’s early opening on November 29, while subsequent posts celebrate improving Nordic conditions and compare snowfall measurements with Seven Springs’ later opening plans.
johnfmh reports White Grass’s early opening on November 29, while subsequent posts celebrate improving Nordic conditions and compare snowfall measurements with Seven Springs’ later opening plans.
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Updated December 1, 2003
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johnfmh tracks Snowshoe’s delayed opening, snowmaking efforts, and historical snowfall, while members debate early-season conditions and prospects for the broader Mid-Atlantic winter.
johnfmh tracks Snowshoe’s delayed opening, snowmaking efforts, and historical snowfall, while members debate early-season conditions and prospects for the broader Mid-Atlantic winter.
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Updated December 1, 2003 by johnfmh
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Chad shares Wintergreen’s planned Dec. 5 opening, while members debate its upscale resort appeal and correct Washingtonian’s mistaken description of Snowshoe’s Cupp Run.
Chad shares Wintergreen’s planned Dec. 5 opening, while members debate its upscale resort appeal and correct Washingtonian’s mistaken description of Snowshoe’s Cupp Run.
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Updated December 1, 2003 by lbotta
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johnfmh reports that Snowshoe opened 5–10 kilometers of ungroomed Nordic trails after nine inches of natural snow, giving cross-country skiers and snowshoers an early taste of winter.
johnfmh reports that Snowshoe opened 5–10 kilometers of ungroomed Nordic trails after nine inches of natural snow, giving cross-country skiers and snowshoers an early taste of winter.
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Updated December 1, 2003
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DCSki members debate whether Mount Porte Crayon could bring valuable new vertical to West Virginia or instead threaten existing resorts and an environmentally sensitive area.
DCSki members debate whether Mount Porte Crayon could bring valuable new vertical to West Virginia or instead threaten existing resorts and an environmentally sensitive area.
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Updated November 30, 2003
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Kahuna613 shares plans and trail-map renderings for the proposed Laurel Creek Club, while Roger Z adds context about the project’s developer and the abandoned site near Snowshoe.
Kahuna613 shares plans and trail-map renderings for the proposed Laurel Creek Club, while Roger Z adds context about the project’s developer and the abandoned site near Snowshoe.
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Updated November 29, 2003 by Roger Z
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An anonymous poster explains how radar gaps and Canaan Valley’s high elevation can obscure heavy snowfall, influencing his past decision to ski Pennsylvania instead.
An anonymous poster explains how radar gaps and Canaan Valley’s high elevation can obscure heavy snowfall, influencing his past decision to ski Pennsylvania instead.
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Updated November 28, 2003
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jonjon announces a new Davis-area weather website with real-time conditions and snowfall totals, while readers suggest additional high-elevation reports and comparisons across Canaan Valley’s microclimates.
jonjon announces a new Davis-area weather website with real-time conditions and snowfall totals, while readers suggest additional high-elevation reports and comparisons across Canaan Valley’s microclimates.
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Updated November 28, 2003 by Lietmotiv
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Anonymous advertises an Innsbruck ski vacation package starting at €529, including seven nights’ lodging, a six-day pass covering six ski areas, breakfast, hot wine, and a meal.
Anonymous advertises an Innsbruck ski vacation package starting at €529, including seven nights’ lodging, a six-day pass covering six ski areas, breakfast, hot wine, and a meal.
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Updated November 28, 2003
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RyanC asks whether an affordable one-bedroom condo in Canaan Valley would make a good home and investment, while owners discuss appreciation, expenses, development, and association finances.
RyanC asks whether an affordable one-bedroom condo in Canaan Valley would make a good home and investment, while owners discuss appreciation, expenses, development, and association finances.
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Updated November 28, 2003 by DWW
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pkagano asks whether his 170 cm Volkl P60 SC skis will be too demanding, while replies explain how skier height, weight, ability, and preferred turn style affect their suitability.
pkagano asks whether his 170 cm Volkl P60 SC skis will be too demanding, while replies explain how skier height, weight, ability, and preferred turn style affect their suitability.
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Updated November 27, 2003 by Crush
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