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Denis describes an early-morning skin-and-ski outing at Whitegrass that delivers exceptional powder, inspiring interest in organizing future dawn patrols and other adventure outings.
Denis describes an early-morning skin-and-ski outing at Whitegrass that delivers exceptional powder, inspiring interest in organizing future dawn patrols and other adventure outings.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by fishnski
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Kris plans to take his athletic 12-year-old nephew skiing at Timberline for the first time, prompting advice about lessons and hopes that rain will hold off.
Kris plans to take his athletic 12-year-old nephew skiing at Timberline for the first time, prompting advice about lessons and hopes that rain will hold off.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by TGV
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TomH reminds skiers about Timberline’s affordable, all-day telemark clinic, while participants compare its recurring instruction with White Grass’s annual workshop and share event details.
TomH reminds skiers about Timberline’s affordable, all-day telemark clinic, while participants compare its recurring instruction with White Grass’s annual workshop and share event details.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by TGV
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TGV shares a photo gallery celebrating Canaan Valley and nearby wilderness, prompting a fellow outdoor enthusiast to recall visiting the area and hope for a return snowboarding trip.
TGV shares a photo gallery celebrating Canaan Valley and nearby wilderness, prompting a fellow outdoor enthusiast to recall visiting the area and hope for a return snowboarding trip.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by TGV
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skiobsessed praises Jim Kenney’s detailed trip reports for inspiring future ski-trip planning, with bousquet19 agreeing and Jim crediting Scott Smith’s editorial help.
skiobsessed praises Jim Kenney’s detailed trip reports for inspiring future ski-trip planning, with bousquet19 agreeing and Jim crediting Scott Smith’s editorial help.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by JimK
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Kris asks for photos or video of the enormous snow whales formerly built on OTW and The Drop, and David responds with links to several past images.
Kris asks for photos or video of the enormous snow whales formerly built on OTW and The Drop, and David responds with links to several past images.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by Kris
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JohnL shares a warm, sunny Whitetail ski day followed by front-yard relaxation, while others compare foggy mountain conditions and growing anticipation for winter.
JohnL shares a warm, sunny Whitetail ski day followed by front-yard relaxation, while others compare foggy mountain conditions and growing anticipation for winter.
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Updated January 20, 2010 by fishnski
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BushwackerinPA shares helmet-cam footage of skiing Mount Mansfield’s challenging tree terrain, prompting praise for his turns and discussion of the VIO POV 1.5 camera.
BushwackerinPA shares helmet-cam footage of skiing Mount Mansfield’s challenging tree terrain, prompting praise for his turns and discussion of the VIO POV 1.5 camera.
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Updated January 19, 2010 by Murphy
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skiobsessed asks how to prevent ski edges from cutting his pant cuffs, prompting advice on reinforced pants, gaiters, duct tape, patches, and improving his skiing technique.
skiobsessed asks how to prevent ski edges from cutting his pant cuffs, prompting advice on reinforced pants, gaiters, duct tape, patches, and improving his skiing technique.
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Updated January 19, 2010 by skiobsessed
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Eug asks whether K2 Crossfires or Fischer RX8s would better suit a level 6-7 skier improving in moguls, prompting discussion of ski stiffness, technique, and softer twin-tip alternatives.
Eug asks whether K2 Crossfires or Fischer RX8s would better suit a level 6-7 skier improving in moguls, prompting discussion of ski stiffness, technique, and softer twin-tip alternatives.
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Updated January 19, 2010 by Godog
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A fatal Whitetail collision prompts members to discuss the weekend’s injuries, helmet use, lessons, skier control, resort safety measures, and the hazards of high-speed skiing.
A fatal Whitetail collision prompts members to discuss the weekend’s injuries, helmet use, lessons, skier control, resort safety measures, and the hazards of high-speed skiing.
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Updated January 19, 2010 by therusty
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TGV reports great snow and no lift lines at Timberline before sharing photos that spark discussion about hardboot snowboarding, technique, and teleboarding.
TGV reports great snow and no lift lines at Timberline before sharing photos that spark discussion about hardboot snowboarding, technique, and teleboarding.
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Updated January 18, 2010 by RodSmith
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