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ridenski shares video and reflections from his demanding Haute Route ski traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt, including training, altitude challenges, and guide recommendations.
ridenski shares video and reflections from his demanding Haute Route ski traverse from Chamonix to Zermatt, including training, altitude challenges, and guide recommendations.
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Updated July 1, 2017 by ridenski
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DCSki members welcome Majella Group’s purchase of Saddleback, examining planned lift upgrades, the resort’s financial challenges, and ambitions to develop a year-round destination.
DCSki members welcome Majella Group’s purchase of Saddleback, examining planned lift upgrades, the resort’s financial challenges, and ambitions to develop a year-round destination.
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Updated June 30, 2017 by marzNC
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phil77 shares news of a planned indoor ski facility, prompting memories of older ski simulators, debate about their training value, and renewed skepticism about the long-delayed American Dream project.
phil77 shares news of a planned indoor ski facility, prompting memories of older ski simulators, debate about their training value, and renewed skepticism about the long-delayed American Dream project.
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Updated June 30, 2017 by wgo
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johnfmh highlights Maple Valley Ski Area’s $950,000 sale listing, prompting discussion of its dormant lifts, competition from nearby resorts, and whether it could be revived for skiing or another purpose.
johnfmh highlights Maple Valley Ski Area’s $950,000 sale listing, prompting discussion of its dormant lifts, competition from nearby resorts, and whether it could be revived for skiing or another purpose.
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Updated June 19, 2017 by camp
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Laurel Hill Crazie reports on a volunteer effort to clear and restore glades at Laurel Mountain, including the group’s first work day and plans for future trail projects.
Laurel Hill Crazie reports on a volunteer effort to clear and restore glades at Laurel Mountain, including the group’s first work day and plans for future trail projects.
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Updated June 9, 2017 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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wgo shares an article about backcountry skiing along Highway 219, prompting enthusiastic reactions from Denis and The Colonel.
wgo shares an article about backcountry skiing along Highway 219, prompting enthusiastic reactions from Denis and The Colonel.
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Updated June 7, 2017 by The Colonel
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Bob highlights Southwest’s limited-time fare sale for early-season ski trips, while marzNC shares a strategy for booking late-season flights and wonders how policy changes may affect fares.
Bob highlights Southwest’s limited-time fare sale for early-season ski trips, while marzNC shares a strategy for booking late-season flights and wonders how policy changes may affect fares.
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Updated June 7, 2017 by marzNC
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Denis reflects on returning to skiing after major shoulder surgery, including a Memorial Day run on Mount Washington and plans for a bucket-list summer descent at Beartooth Pass.
Denis reflects on returning to skiing after major shoulder surgery, including a Memorial Day run on Mount Washington and plans for a bucket-list summer descent at Beartooth Pass.
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Updated June 4, 2017 by fishnski
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DCSki members react to Alpine Mountain’s closure and speculate about what the Pennsylvania resort’s new owners might offer during winter.
DCSki members react to Alpine Mountain’s closure and speculate about what the Pennsylvania resort’s new owners might offer during winter.
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Updated June 2, 2017 by jimmy
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oldensign reports a Cinco de Mayo ski day at Washington’s Alpental, finding forgiving spring corn, light crowds, and deep late-season coverage despite fog and rain.
oldensign reports a Cinco de Mayo ski day at Washington’s Alpental, finding forgiving spring corn, light crowds, and deep late-season coverage despite fog and rain.
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Updated May 14, 2017 by fishnski
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fishnski celebrates Canaan Valley surpassing 100 inches, while members compare snowfall records, debate measurement sources, and follow late-season storms through May.
fishnski celebrates Canaan Valley surpassing 100 inches, while members compare snowfall records, debate measurement sources, and follow late-season storms through May.
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Updated May 11, 2017 by The Colonel
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oldensign asks how to dispose of unwanted old skis, prompting suggestions to give them away, repurpose them as shot-skis, or safely retire them rather than simply throwing them out.
oldensign asks how to dispose of unwanted old skis, prompting suggestions to give them away, repurpose them as shot-skis, or safely retire them rather than simply throwing them out.
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Updated May 5, 2017 by JohnL
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