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snowsmith seeks advice on skiing Solitude, Brighton, and nearby Utah resorts, while later contributors share terrain, transportation, dining, avalanche, and storm-condition updates.
snowsmith seeks advice on skiing Solitude, Brighton, and nearby Utah resorts, while later contributors share terrain, transportation, dining, avalanche, and storm-condition updates.
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Updated February 7, 2020 by Bonzski
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The Colonel reports on skiing Arizona Ski Bowl near Flagstaff, prompting recommendations and firsthand accounts of lesser-known Western options including Lee Canyon and Powder Mountain.
The Colonel reports on skiing Arizona Ski Bowl near Flagstaff, prompting recommendations and firsthand accounts of lesser-known Western options including Lee Canyon and Powder Mountain.
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Updated February 5, 2020 by UintaTerp
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fosphenytoin weighs overnight stops and driving routes to Snowshoe, ultimately taking US 250 from Staunton in daylight and sharing caution about its twisty mountain roads.
fosphenytoin weighs overnight stops and driving routes to Snowshoe, ultimately taking US 250 from Staunton in daylight and sharing caution about its twisty mountain roads.
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Updated February 3, 2020 by fosphenytoin
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DCSki members report surprisingly good conditions at Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs, and Massanutten, while discussing crowds, limited terrain, and a lift-safety incident.
DCSki members report surprisingly good conditions at Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs, and Massanutten, while discussing crowds, limited terrain, and a lift-safety incident.
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Updated February 3, 2020 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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The Colonel questions whether skiers should support struggling resorts despite high prices and limited terrain, prompting debate over snowmaking, ticket models, resort choices, and family destinations.
The Colonel questions whether skiers should support struggling resorts despite high prices and limited terrain, prompting debate over snowmaking, ticket models, resort choices, and family destinations.
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Updated February 2, 2020 by Vermont
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Shotmaker shares a richly detailed article about Snowshoe’s Western Territory, prompting reflections on Cupp Run’s evolving design, skiing memories, and Jean-Claude Killy’s legacy.
Shotmaker shares a richly detailed article about Snowshoe’s Western Territory, prompting reflections on Cupp Run’s evolving design, skiing memories, and Jean-Claude Killy’s legacy.
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Updated February 2, 2020 by fosphenytoin
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Mo asks about Whitetail’s Women’s Day clinic, while participants share experiences with Liberty’s longer women’s program and offer additional local instruction.
Mo asks about Whitetail’s Women’s Day clinic, while participants share experiences with Liberty’s longer women’s program and offer additional local instruction.
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Updated February 2, 2020 by Vermont
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Vermont offers four Wintergreen eight-hour lift tickets for $100, and pagamony responds with interest and payment options.
Vermont offers four Wintergreen eight-hour lift tickets for $100, and pagamony responds with interest and payment options.
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Updated January 31, 2020 by pagamony
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DCSki members examine Crystal Mountain’s decision to limit walk-up tickets, weighing Ikon Pass economics, overcrowding, capacity strategies, and the broader decline in downhill skiing.
DCSki members examine Crystal Mountain’s decision to limit walk-up tickets, weighing Ikon Pass economics, overcrowding, capacity strategies, and the broader decline in downhill skiing.
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Updated January 28, 2020 by snowsmith
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DCSki members explore what causes skis to become “railed,” clarifying that uneven waxing may indicate temperature issues while explaining proper base flattening, edge tuning, and repair.
DCSki members explore what causes skis to become “railed,” clarifying that uneven waxing may indicate temperature issues while explaining proper base flattening, edge tuning, and repair.
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Updated January 27, 2020 by songfta
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Denis reports challenging, varied powder skiing at Squaw after major storms, while replies reflect on the alarming number of in-bounds avalanches across western resorts.
Denis reports challenging, varied powder skiing at Squaw after major storms, while replies reflect on the alarming number of in-bounds avalanches across western resorts.
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Updated January 26, 2020 by itdoesntmatter
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Keith_Moon seeks advice on making the most of a family trip to Massanutten, while members share tips on lodging, groceries, terrain, night skiing, snow conditions, and discounted tickets.
Keith_Moon seeks advice on making the most of a family trip to Massanutten, while members share tips on lodging, groceries, terrain, night skiing, snow conditions, and discounted tickets.
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Updated January 26, 2020 by marzNC
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