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DCSki members weigh NOAA and AccuWeather’s promising 2004-05 outlook against recent Mid-Atlantic snowfall, temperatures, and Canaan Valley averages.
DCSki members weigh NOAA and AccuWeather’s promising 2004-05 outlook against recent Mid-Atlantic snowfall, temperatures, and Canaan Valley averages.
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Updated October 8, 2004 by Denis
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Myrto’s humorous complaints about snowboarders spark a broader exchange on slope etiquette, lift unloading, trail blockages, dangerous riding, and the challenges of learning to snowboard.
Myrto’s humorous complaints about snowboarders spark a broader exchange on slope etiquette, lift unloading, trail blockages, dangerous riding, and the challenges of learning to snowboard.
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Updated October 8, 2004 by Denis
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The Colonel flags apparent DCSki Forum glitches, as posts appear misplaced or missing from the homepage and forum index, with Murphy and Roy reporting similar inconsistencies.
The Colonel flags apparent DCSki Forum glitches, as posts appear misplaced or missing from the homepage and forum index, with Murphy and Roy reporting similar inconsistencies.
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Updated October 8, 2004 by Murphy
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DCSki members trade complaints about skier etiquette, from blocked slopes and unsafe gear handling to reckless passes, while snowboarders’ trail habits enter the debate.
DCSki members trade complaints about skier etiquette, from blocked slopes and unsafe gear handling to reckless passes, while snowboarders’ trail habits enter the debate.
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Updated October 8, 2004 by ICEHOCEY77
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Shearer519 reports Killington’s first snowmaking of the season, prompting discussion of early skiing, employee access, and the resort’s expected opening date.
Shearer519 reports Killington’s first snowmaking of the season, prompting discussion of early skiing, employee access, and the resort’s expected opening date.
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Updated October 7, 2004 by Freeskier112389
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Myrto asks whether ski areas should separate skiers and snowboarders on certain trails, prompting debate over safety, etiquette, ability, and snowboarding’s positive impact on skiing.
Myrto asks whether ski areas should separate skiers and snowboarders on certain trails, prompting debate over safety, etiquette, ability, and snowboarding’s positive impact on skiing.
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Updated October 7, 2004 by Freeskier112389
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JimK highlights a dream job guiding powder trips for Canadian Mountain Holidays in British Columbia, while jimmy admires the work and thanks him for his regular off-season photo feature.
JimK highlights a dream job guiding powder trips for Canadian Mountain Holidays in British Columbia, while jimmy admires the work and thanks him for his regular off-season photo feature.
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Updated October 6, 2004 by jimmy
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shearer519 points readers to a website offering free ski movies, with videos featuring resorts primarily in New England and the Rockies.
shearer519 points readers to a website offering free ski movies, with videos featuring resorts primarily in New England and the Rockies.
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Updated October 6, 2004 by shearer519
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JimK remembers Ski Chalet founder Wilbur McBay’s influence on Mid-Atlantic skiing and legendary conditions phone line, while The Colonel adds personal condolences and praise for his leadership.
JimK remembers Ski Chalet founder Wilbur McBay’s influence on Mid-Atlantic skiing and legendary conditions phone line, while The Colonel adds personal condolences and praise for his leadership.
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Updated October 5, 2004 by The Colonel
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catskills points readers to a calculator comparing driving costs to Catskills and northern ski areas, prompting discussion of roof-rack fuel mileage and protective ski sleeves.
catskills points readers to a calculator comparing driving costs to Catskills and northern ski areas, prompting discussion of roof-rack fuel mileage and protective ski sleeves.
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Updated October 5, 2004 by comprex
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bawalker asks about the quality of an eBay snowboard wax, prompting comprex to recommend several affordable alternatives, including Nobi, Hertel, Purl, Swix, and Toko.
bawalker asks about the quality of an eBay snowboard wax, prompting comprex to recommend several affordable alternatives, including Nobi, Hertel, Purl, Swix, and Toko.
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Updated October 5, 2004 by comprex
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Johnfmh asks about fall foliage conditions in Canaan Valley and considers lower-elevation cycling, while replies suggest the Blackwater Canyon Rail Trail for scenic riding through changing elevations.
Johnfmh asks about fall foliage conditions in Canaan Valley and considers lower-elevation cycling, while replies suggest the Blackwater Canyon Rail Trail for scenic riding through changing elevations.
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Updated October 5, 2004 by bawalker
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