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DCSki members remember Herman Dupre, honoring the Seven Springs founder’s influence on skiing, snowmaking, education, and the many lives he touched.
DCSki members remember Herman Dupre, honoring the Seven Springs founder’s influence on skiing, snowmaking, education, and the many lives he touched.
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Updated May 3, 2020 by HVdad
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Vermont asks whether indoor skiing could fill the gap before next season, prompting discussion of Lorton’s proposed slope, existing facilities, and carpet skiing as effective training.
Vermont asks whether indoor skiing could fill the gap before next season, prompting discussion of Lorton’s proposed slope, existing facilities, and carpet skiing as effective training.
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Updated April 25, 2020 by Denis
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Vermont shares how riding an Electra Townie helps maintain ski fitness, while DCSki friends exchange Easter greetings and hopes for a return to the slopes.
Vermont shares how riding an Electra Townie helps maintain ski fitness, while DCSki friends exchange Easter greetings and hopes for a return to the slopes.
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Updated April 12, 2020 by The Colonel
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marzNC highlights the Northeast Faceshield Project’s GoFundMe campaign supporting volunteer 3D printing and delivery of face shields to healthcare workers, while others share related PPE donations and efforts.
marzNC highlights the Northeast Faceshield Project’s GoFundMe campaign supporting volunteer 3D printing and delivery of face shields to healthcare workers, while others share related PPE donations and efforts.
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Updated April 5, 2020 by The Colonel
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bob shares news of Vail Resorts’ widespread furloughs and salary reductions, along with plans to put new lift projects on hold.
bob shares news of Vail Resorts’ widespread furloughs and salary reductions, along with plans to put new lift projects on hold.
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Updated April 1, 2020 by bob
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kwillg6 announces Timberline Mountain’s planned press event and reception, while later posts cover their cancellation over COVID-19 and the resort’s promised updates on future plans.
kwillg6 announces Timberline Mountain’s planned press event and reception, while later posts cover their cancellation over COVID-19 and the resort’s promised updates on future plans.
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Updated March 28, 2020 by Khgom
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DCSki members track Perfect North’s Timberline revival, debating lift replacements, snowmaking, and infrastructure before the owners announce plans for a high-speed six-pack and mid-mountain quad.
DCSki members track Perfect North’s Timberline revival, debating lift replacements, snowmaking, and infrastructure before the owners announce plans for a high-speed six-pack and mid-mountain quad.
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Updated March 27, 2020 by Khgom
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marzNC reports that thieves stole Sugarbush employees’ ski and snowboard gear and hand sanitizer after the resort closed, prompting a fundraiser and debate over competing pandemic relief priorities.
marzNC reports that thieves stole Sugarbush employees’ ski and snowboard gear and hand sanitizer after the resort closed, prompting a fundraiser and debate over competing pandemic relief priorities.
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Updated March 27, 2020 by Vermont
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marzNC reports the widespread closure of U.S. ski resorts for the 2019-20 season, while members weigh public-health concerns, financial impacts, alternative activities, and hopes for next winter.
marzNC reports the widespread closure of U.S. ski resorts for the 2019-20 season, while members weigh public-health concerns, financial impacts, alternative activities, and hopes for next winter.
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Updated March 21, 2020 by marzNC
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Members look for silver linings in a disrupted ski season, sharing reflections on memorable challenges, canceled trips, falling gas prices, injuries, and accomplishments such as reaching Kachina Peak.
Members look for silver linings in a disrupted ski season, sharing reflections on memorable challenges, canceled trips, falling gas prices, injuries, and accomplishments such as reaching Kachina Peak.
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Updated March 20, 2020 by bousquet19
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Forum members discuss limited uphill access at Colorado resorts and the possibility of late-season skiing, while noting lodging closures and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Forum members discuss limited uphill access at Colorado resorts and the possibility of late-season skiing, while noting lodging closures and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
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Updated March 20, 2020 by Vermont
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As Vail and Alterra resorts close amid the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, DCSki members debate safety at remaining open areas and whether any ski resorts will reopen soon.
As Vail and Alterra resorts close amid the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, DCSki members debate safety at remaining open areas and whether any ski resorts will reopen soon.
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Updated March 16, 2020 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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