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superguy reports that Seven Springs and Hidden Valley have started snowmaking, raising hopes for Thanksgiving skiing, while Laurel Mountain has yet to fire up its guns.
superguy reports that Seven Springs and Hidden Valley have started snowmaking, raising hopes for Thanksgiving skiing, while Laurel Mountain has yet to fire up its guns.
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Updated November 8, 2019 by superguy
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marzNC highlights Randy Johnson’s updated guide to Southern skiing, prompting discussion of its historical value and Cataloochee’s occasionally opened High Meadow backcountry terrain.
marzNC highlights Randy Johnson’s updated guide to Southern skiing, prompting discussion of its historical value and Cataloochee’s occasionally opened High Meadow backcountry terrain.
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Updated November 4, 2019 by Denis
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Keith_Moon reports Cataloochee’s early opening, prompting discussion of how elevation, snowmaking, snowfall, and four-season operations help North Carolina resorts survive.
Keith_Moon reports Cataloochee’s early opening, prompting discussion of how elevation, snowmaking, snowfall, and four-season operations help North Carolina resorts survive.
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Updated November 3, 2019 by marzNC
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Keith_Moon asks how Pennsylvania resorts compare with Snowshoe, prompting discussion of terrain, snowmaking, crowds, and alternatives including Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, and Hidden Valley.
Keith_Moon asks how Pennsylvania resorts compare with Snowshoe, prompting discussion of terrain, snowmaking, crowds, and alternatives including Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, and Hidden Valley.
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Updated November 3, 2019 by marzNC
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DCSki members compile 2019 ski-swap dates across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, while also comparing used-gear pricing and sharing additional events and buying advice.
DCSki members compile 2019 ski-swap dates across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, while also comparing used-gear pricing and sharing additional events and buying advice.
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Updated November 2, 2019 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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ksampson3 offers a new pair of Outdoor Research heated mittens for sale, prompting discussion about heated gear, cold hands, battery life, and alternatives such as liners and hand warmers.
ksampson3 offers a new pair of Outdoor Research heated mittens for sale, prompting discussion about heated gear, cold hands, battery life, and alternatives such as liners and hand warmers.
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Updated November 1, 2019 by ksampson3
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Laurel Hill Crazie shares Laurel Mountain’s one-day First Snowfall Sale, featuring discounted lift tickets, rentals, and an extra day added to the Wildcat Six Pack.
Laurel Hill Crazie shares Laurel Mountain’s one-day First Snowfall Sale, featuring discounted lift tickets, rentals, and an extra day added to the Wildcat Six Pack.
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Updated November 1, 2019 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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DCSki members compare 2019 improvement plans across Mid-Atlantic resorts, focusing on Snowshoe’s lift and trail projects, widespread snowmaking upgrades, and Blue Knob’s ongoing challenges.
DCSki members compare 2019 improvement plans across Mid-Atlantic resorts, focusing on Snowshoe’s lift and trail projects, widespread snowmaking upgrades, and Blue Knob’s ongoing challenges.
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Updated October 30, 2019 by marzNC
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Denis reports kicking off Mt. Rose’s October season while continuing his quest to ski 12 consecutive months, praising the high-elevation resort’s relaxed atmosphere and sharing his summer skiing stops.
Denis reports kicking off Mt. Rose’s October season while continuing his quest to ski 12 consecutive months, praising the high-elevation resort’s relaxed atmosphere and sharing his summer skiing stops.
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Updated October 26, 2019 by Denis
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JimK shares an enthusiastic report on Crested Butte’s varied terrain, friendly locals, low crowds, and memorable spring skiing, highlighting why it suits mixed-ability groups.
JimK shares an enthusiastic report on Crested Butte’s varied terrain, friendly locals, low crowds, and memorable spring skiing, highlighting why it suits mixed-ability groups.
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Updated October 23, 2019 by eggraid
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Bob’s shared article sparks a discussion of altitude acclimatization, with members comparing travel strategies, performance, lingering adaptation, and firsthand experiences with altitude sickness.
Bob’s shared article sparks a discussion of altitude acclimatization, with members comparing travel strategies, performance, lingering adaptation, and firsthand experiences with altitude sickness.
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Updated October 22, 2019 by kemperski
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Laurel Hill Crazie reports on Laurel Mountain’s fall trail mowing and glade-clearing work, with volunteers planning another cleanup day ahead of the winter season.
Laurel Hill Crazie reports on Laurel Mountain’s fall trail mowing and glade-clearing work, with volunteers planning another cleanup day ahead of the winter season.
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Updated October 21, 2019 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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