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Skier22 asks about winter camping near Snowshoe, and ski_guy_59 points to nearby state parks and Lake Sherwood Recreation Area while noting seasonal closures.
Skier22 asks about winter camping near Snowshoe, and ski_guy_59 points to nearby state parks and Lake Sherwood Recreation Area while noting seasonal closures.
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Updated September 18, 2002 by ski_guy_59
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Jim seeks dog-friendly, slopeside Christmas lodging at Snowshoe, while members suggest nearby pet-friendly rentals and alternatives given the resort’s no-pets policy.
Jim seeks dog-friendly, slopeside Christmas lodging at Snowshoe, while members suggest nearby pet-friendly rentals and alternatives given the resort’s no-pets policy.
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Updated September 17, 2002 by Otto
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Anonymous reports buying discounted rental packages for a return to skiing, encouraged by the children’s snowboarding, and thanks Forum members for advice on ski sizing.
Anonymous reports buying discounted rental packages for a return to skiing, encouraged by the children’s snowboarding, and thanks Forum members for advice on ski sizing.
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Updated September 15, 2002
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Katja Jackson asks whether her 178cm Volkl P40 skis are too long at 5-foot-5, prompting advice about skier weight, ability, ski model, and trying shorter skis before buying.
Katja Jackson asks whether her 178cm Volkl P40 skis are too long at 5-foot-5, prompting advice about skier weight, ability, ski model, and trying shorter skis before buying.
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Updated September 12, 2002 by PhysicsMan
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An anonymous skier recounts a serious icy parking-lot fall and shares steps for documenting hazards, while members debate resort responsibility, personal caution, and the costs of litigation.
An anonymous skier recounts a serious icy parking-lot fall and shares steps for documenting hazards, while members debate resort responsibility, personal caution, and the costs of litigation.
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Updated September 10, 2002
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Scott introduces DCSki’s new page for tracking the 15 most recent article comments, while readers praise the feature and note how it helps surface overlooked discussions.
Scott introduces DCSki’s new page for tracking the 15 most recent article comments, while readers praise the feature and note how it helps surface overlooked discussions.
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Updated August 24, 2002 by ski_guy_59
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Kennedy asks where to ride a mountainboard, and Johnfmh suggests Rock Creek Park, mountain-bike-friendly ski terrain, and trails in the Catoctins.
Kennedy asks where to ride a mountainboard, and Johnfmh suggests Rock Creek Park, mountain-bike-friendly ski terrain, and trails in the Catoctins.
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Updated August 13, 2002 by johnfmh
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An updated two-bedroom condo at Keystone’s Mountain House base is available, offering walk-to-lift access, nearby dining and shopping, covered parking, and clubhouse amenities.
An updated two-bedroom condo at Keystone’s Mountain House base is available, offering walk-to-lift access, nearby dining and shopping, covered parking, and clubhouse amenities.
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Updated July 31, 2002
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johnfmh shares a strange report about Italian police investigating thieves who allegedly harvested glacier snow to sell to struggling European ski areas during a warm, difficult season.
johnfmh shares a strange report about Italian police investigating thieves who allegedly harvested glacier snow to sell to struggling European ski areas during a warm, difficult season.
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Updated July 31, 2002 by johnfmh
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DCSki members investigate Sno-Peak’s location, history, and unrealized terrain potential while comparing it with other former and proposed ski areas in the region.
DCSki members investigate Sno-Peak’s location, history, and unrealized terrain potential while comparing it with other former and proposed ski areas in the region.
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Updated July 30, 2002 by dtqjr
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ski_guy_59 laments the off-season and looks ahead to Snowshoe, prompting members to share snowstorm history and debate whether Chile or Europe offers better summer skiing.
ski_guy_59 laments the off-season and looks ahead to Snowshoe, prompting members to share snowstorm history and debate whether Chile or Europe offers better summer skiing.
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Updated July 27, 2002 by johnfmh
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twin58 reports on the Cog Railway’s preliminary plan to carry skiers partway up Mount Washington, where they could ski groomed beginner terrain back down alongside the tracks.
twin58 reports on the Cog Railway’s preliminary plan to carry skiers partway up Mount Washington, where they could ski groomed beginner terrain back down alongside the tracks.
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Updated July 26, 2002 by twin58
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