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johnfmh highlights reduced direct flights from Washington to European and Western ski destinations, while members compare alternatives, airfare deals, connections, and same-day lift-ticket promotions.
johnfmh highlights reduced direct flights from Washington to European and Western ski destinations, while members compare alternatives, airfare deals, connections, and same-day lift-ticket promotions.
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Updated October 30, 2003
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Brian offers several high-end ski boots for sale, including Salomon, Tecnica, and Lange models in various sizes and configurations.
Brian offers several high-end ski boots for sale, including Salomon, Tecnica, and Lange models in various sizes and configurations.
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Updated October 27, 2003
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johnfmh celebrates October’s first snow in West Virginia, while members compare Canaan Valley conditions, question forecast accuracy, and share reports of snowfall and lingering coverage.
johnfmh celebrates October’s first snow in West Virginia, while members compare Canaan Valley conditions, question forecast accuracy, and share reports of snowfall and lingering coverage.
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Updated October 27, 2003 by johnfmh
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snow1214 seeks advice on skiing near Chesapeake after moving from Squaw Valley, prompting comparisons of local terrain, drive times, and expert options such as Timberline.
snow1214 seeks advice on skiing near Chesapeake after moving from Squaw Valley, prompting comparisons of local terrain, drive times, and expert options such as Timberline.
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Updated October 19, 2003 by snow1214
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gatkinso recommends Dave’s Killington site as a useful resource for trail photos and lift-access information.
gatkinso recommends Dave’s Killington site as a useful resource for trail photos and lift-access information.
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Updated October 17, 2003 by gatkinso
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DCSki members debate how to navigate ski purchases, emphasizing boots, reliable gear research, and demoing skis when possible while acknowledging the realities of shopping on sale.
DCSki members debate how to navigate ski purchases, emphasizing boots, reliable gear research, and demoing skis when possible while acknowledging the realities of shopping on sale.
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Updated October 17, 2003
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Anonymous asks whether free Heierling FX87 boots will adequately support his skis, while replies focus on checking for age-related deterioration, fit, and potential safety problems.
Anonymous asks whether free Heierling FX87 boots will adequately support his skis, while replies focus on checking for age-related deterioration, fit, and potential safety problems.
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Updated October 16, 2003
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canaanman reports that Dolly Sods’ historic hunting cabin collapsed under heavy snow and was later removed and burned by the Forest Service, prompting a reader to share photos of its final days.
canaanman reports that Dolly Sods’ historic hunting cabin collapsed under heavy snow and was later removed and burned by the Forest Service, prompting a reader to share photos of its final days.
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Updated October 15, 2003
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DCSki members debate how Timberline might safely reopen Cherry Bowl’s challenging glades, sharing proposed trail controls, volunteer-clearing ideas, maps, and memories of lost expert terrain.
DCSki members debate how Timberline might safely reopen Cherry Bowl’s challenging glades, sharing proposed trail controls, volunteer-clearing ideas, maps, and memories of lost expert terrain.
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Updated October 15, 2003 by johnfmh
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JohnL shares his experience buying a properly fitted ski helmet, prompting advice about helmet-compatible goggles, phototropic and night-skiing lenses, and fitting goggles with the helmet.
JohnL shares his experience buying a properly fitted ski helmet, prompting advice about helmet-compatible goggles, phototropic and night-skiing lenses, and fitting goggles with the helmet.
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Updated October 15, 2003 by comprex
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Forum members offer practical ways to remove and prevent ski-edge rust, including brushing, waxing, protective products, proper storage, and professional preseason tuning.
Forum members offer practical ways to remove and prevent ski-edge rust, including brushing, waxing, protective products, proper storage, and professional preseason tuning.
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Updated October 14, 2003 by comprex
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JohnL asks about SkiMaps.com’s uncertain status, prompting discussion of its history, changing trail-map technology, and an announcement that the site will return.
JohnL asks about SkiMaps.com’s uncertain status, prompting discussion of its history, changing trail-map technology, and an announcement that the site will return.
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Updated October 14, 2003
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