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GRK seeks advice on a family trip to Stowe, weighing its green-and-blue terrain, late-March conditions, and attractions for a nonskiing spouse against alternative Vermont and Quebec resorts.
GRK seeks advice on a family trip to Stowe, weighing its green-and-blue terrain, late-March conditions, and attractions for a nonskiing spouse against alternative Vermont and Quebec resorts.
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Updated January 14, 2008 by GRK
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Timberline regulars assess whether Upper White Lightning and Off the Wall will survive a warm spell, then discuss snowmaking, blue-trail openings, March visits, and travel advice for newcomers.
Timberline regulars assess whether Upper White Lightning and Off the Wall will survive a warm spell, then discuss snowmaking, blue-trail openings, March visits, and travel advice for newcomers.
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Updated January 14, 2008 by The Colonel
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Oldensign kicks off a conversation about extraordinary Western snowfall, as members compare storm totals in Colorado, Tahoe, and Utah while lamenting the Mid-Atlantic’s lack of winter.
Oldensign kicks off a conversation about extraordinary Western snowfall, as members compare storm totals in Colorado, Tahoe, and Utah while lamenting the Mid-Atlantic’s lack of winter.
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Updated January 14, 2008 by The Colonel
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JohnL reports Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop closing ahead of rain, while members debate Snowtime’s management, customer service, and the prospect of new ownership.
JohnL reports Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop closing ahead of rain, while members debate Snowtime’s management, customer service, and the prospect of new ownership.
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Updated January 14, 2008 by Finsout
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Members suggest several alternatives to Hidden Valley’s on-site rentals, including Route 31 Ski and Board, Thrifty Ski Rental, and shops near Washington, D.C.
Members suggest several alternatives to Hidden Valley’s on-site rentals, including Route 31 Ski and Board, Thrifty Ski Rental, and shops near Washington, D.C.
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Updated January 14, 2008 by SkiBoarder
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JimK raises questions about newspapers’ transition to online news, while Scott explains why he initially missed the discussion in DCSki’s Columnist’s Corner.
JimK raises questions about newspapers’ transition to online news, while Scott explains why he initially missed the discussion in DCSki’s Columnist’s Corner.
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Updated January 13, 2008 by Scott
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skier219 reviews Peter Shelton’s account of the 10th Mountain Division, highlighting its World War II exploits and veterans’ lasting influence on American skiing.
skier219 reviews Peter Shelton’s account of the 10th Mountain Division, highlighting its World War II exploits and veterans’ lasting influence on American skiing.
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Updated January 13, 2008 by fishnski
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DCSki members trade weekend ski plans, from Blue Knob and Timberline to Hidden Valley and Denton, while sharing reports of limited but skiable conditions.
DCSki members trade weekend ski plans, from Blue Knob and Timberline to Hidden Valley and Denton, while sharing reports of limited but skiable conditions.
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Updated January 12, 2008 by The Colonel
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Skiers compare Mid-Atlantic resorts with twisty, New England-style trails, highlighting Blue Knob, Canaan Valley, Snowshoe, Elk, and others while suggesting accessible green and blue options.
Skiers compare Mid-Atlantic resorts with twisty, New England-style trails, highlighting Blue Knob, Canaan Valley, Snowshoe, Elk, and others while suggesting accessible green and blue options.
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Updated January 11, 2008 by Buckeye Skier
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fishnski jokes about Baghdad’s first recorded snow, imagining residents celebrating, blaming Al Gore, and considering a move to Canaan Valley.
fishnski jokes about Baghdad’s first recorded snow, imagining residents celebrating, blaming Al Gore, and considering a move to Canaan Valley.
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Updated January 11, 2008 by fishnski
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Jim highlights ski-area efforts to use radar and impose slope speed limits, prompting discussion of typical skiing speeds, physics, and whether a 19-mph cap goes too far.
Jim highlights ski-area efforts to use radar and impose slope speed limits, prompting discussion of typical skiing speeds, physics, and whether a 19-mph cap goes too far.
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Updated January 11, 2008 by langleyskier
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Jeremy’s storm hopes prompt a forecast discussion, with langleyskier predicting limited metro snow but substantial upslope accumulations for western Maryland resorts and colder weather ahead.
Jeremy’s storm hopes prompt a forecast discussion, with langleyskier predicting limited metro snow but substantial upslope accumulations for western Maryland resorts and colder weather ahead.
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Updated January 11, 2008 by Jeremy
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