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Forum participants recommend ski shops around Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, and Gaithersburg, while also offering advice on affordable clothing, rentals, helmets, and wrist guards.
Forum participants recommend ski shops around Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, and Gaithersburg, while also offering advice on affordable clothing, rentals, helmets, and wrist guards.
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Updated February 7, 2000
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Parents and instructors compare options for introducing a 5-year-old to skiing or snowboarding, recommending children’s programs and private lessons at Ski Liberty, Whitetail, and Hidden Valley.
Parents and instructors compare options for introducing a 5-year-old to skiing or snowboarding, recommending children’s programs and private lessons at Ski Liberty, Whitetail, and Hidden Valley.
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Updated February 6, 2000
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Parents share experiences and advice about introducing five-year-olds to snowboarding, including private lessons at Ski Liberty and beginner programs at Canaan Valley and Hidden Valley.
Parents share experiences and advice about introducing five-year-olds to snowboarding, including private lessons at Ski Liberty and beginner programs at Canaan Valley and Hidden Valley.
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Updated February 5, 2000
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Scott introduces the Ride Board for arranging carpools to ski resorts, and lbotta follows with offers of rides to Snowshoe, Liberty, and Whitetail.
Scott introduces the Ride Board for arranging carpools to ski resorts, and lbotta follows with offers of rides to Snowshoe, Liberty, and Whitetail.
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Updated February 3, 2000 by lbotta
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A snowboarder reports exceptional powder, open terrain, and minimal crowds during a four-day trip to Seven Springs, and hopes to return later in the month.
A snowboarder reports exceptional powder, open terrain, and minimal crowds during a four-day trip to Seven Springs, and hopes to return later in the month.
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Updated February 3, 2000
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DCSki skiers compare Whitetail and Liberty for convenient day trips from Washington, weighing travel time, terrain, crowds, night skiing, snowmaking, amenities, and ticket discounts.
DCSki skiers compare Whitetail and Liberty for convenient day trips from Washington, weighing travel time, terrain, crowds, night skiing, snowmaking, amenities, and ticket discounts.
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Updated February 3, 2000
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A skier seeking a beginner-friendly resort with nightlife near Washington prompts a recommendation for Snowshoe’s restaurants, clubs, pub, and developing village.
A skier seeking a beginner-friendly resort with nightlife near Washington prompts a recommendation for Snowshoe’s restaurants, clubs, pub, and developing village.
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Updated February 2, 2000
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Members compare ski rental options for Seven Springs, weigh cost and equipment quality, and share travel-time and lodging advice for the trip from Washington, D.C.
Members compare ski rental options for Seven Springs, weigh cost and equipment quality, and share travel-time and lodging advice for the trip from Washington, D.C.
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Updated February 1, 2000
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Scott explores organizing midweek bus trips to nearby ski areas, while readers express strong interest in evening departures, convenient pickup locations, and avoiding the drive home after skiing.
Scott explores organizing midweek bus trips to nearby ski areas, while readers express strong interest in evening departures, convenient pickup locations, and avoiding the drive home after skiing.
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Updated January 30, 2000
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DCSki members share European ski-trip experiences and advice, highlighting Zermatt and Switzerland’s spectacular scenery, challenging logistics, high costs, and distinctive mountain culture.
DCSki members share European ski-trip experiences and advice, highlighting Zermatt and Switzerland’s spectacular scenery, challenging logistics, high costs, and distinctive mountain culture.
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Updated January 28, 2000
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DCSki members weigh Ski Liberty’s convenience, facilities, snowmaking, and value against concerns about conditions, pricing, children’s programs, rentals, and trail-depth reporting.
DCSki members weigh Ski Liberty’s convenience, facilities, snowmaking, and value against concerns about conditions, pricing, children’s programs, rentals, and trail-depth reporting.
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Updated January 20, 2000 by don
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Skiers compare holiday-weekend conditions at Whitetail and Liberty, reporting manageable lift lines but limited terrain, improving snowmaking, daytime grooming, and icy conditions after dark.
Skiers compare holiday-weekend conditions at Whitetail and Liberty, reporting manageable lift lines but limited terrain, improving snowmaking, daytime grooming, and icy conditions after dark.
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Updated January 20, 2000 by Otto
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