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twin58 shares Hawksnest’s claim that police patrols and DUI enforcement caused its decline, while others question that explanation and point to the resort’s limited terrain, pricing, and transportation alternatives.
twin58 shares Hawksnest’s claim that police patrols and DUI enforcement caused its decline, while others question that explanation and point to the resort’s limited terrain, pricing, and transportation alternatives.
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Updated November 14, 2001 by lbotta
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DCSki members weigh Snowshoe against Vermont for a family’s early-season Christmas trip, considering uncertain conditions, snowmaking, cross-country skiing, prices, and last-minute flexibility.
DCSki members weigh Snowshoe against Vermont for a family’s early-season Christmas trip, considering uncertain conditions, snowmaking, cross-country skiing, prices, and last-minute flexibility.
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Updated November 9, 2001
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An anonymous skier training for the American Birkie asks about Rock Creek Park’s weekend roller-skiing group and seeks used skate-style roller skis.
An anonymous skier training for the American Birkie asks about Rock Creek Park’s weekend roller-skiing group and seeks used skate-style roller skis.
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Updated November 6, 2001
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Scott announces the D.C. National Ski and Snowboard Expo’s new location, while readers criticize its distance from Metro and the $5 admission fee.
Scott announces the D.C. National Ski and Snowboard Expo’s new location, while readers criticize its distance from Metro and the $5 admission fee.
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Updated November 1, 2001 by Rich
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johnfmh shares a late-October Snowshoe webcam photo showing fresh snow, with the resort’s opening day just 22 days away.
johnfmh shares a late-October Snowshoe webcam photo showing fresh snow, with the resort’s opening day just 22 days away.
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Updated October 31, 2001 by johnfmh
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lbotta shares an upbeat winter forecast, offering hope to skiers who are weary of warm weather.
lbotta shares an upbeat winter forecast, offering hope to skiers who are weary of warm weather.
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Updated October 29, 2001 by lbotta
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John asks where to find accurate Snowshoe weather reports, prompting members to compare resort-specific forecasts with lower-elevation Elkins data and share a surprise six-inch snowfall.
John asks where to find accurate Snowshoe weather reports, prompting members to compare resort-specific forecasts with lower-elevation Elkins data and share a surprise six-inch snowfall.
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Updated October 29, 2001 by lbotta
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twin58 reports that the Gotthard Tunnel fire could close the key Swiss-Italian route for months, threatening tourism and winter business at nearby Airolo ski resort.
twin58 reports that the Gotthard Tunnel fire could close the key Swiss-Italian route for months, threatening tourism and winter business at nearby Airolo ski resort.
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Updated October 28, 2001 by twin58
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Mitch asks whether Mid-Atlantic resorts might open early after Halloween snow, while johnfmh shares posted opening dates for several mountains.
Mitch asks whether Mid-Atlantic resorts might open early after Halloween snow, while johnfmh shares posted opening dates for several mountains.
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Updated October 26, 2001 by johnfmh
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lbotta celebrates Snowshoe’s first snowfall of the season, with johnfmh adding a link to photos and sharing hopes for a long, snowy winter.
lbotta celebrates Snowshoe’s first snowfall of the season, with johnfmh adding a link to photos and sharing hopes for a long, snowy winter.
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Updated October 18, 2001 by twin58
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b-town81 welcomes the coming winter with an enthusiastic shout-out to fellow powder hounds.
b-town81 welcomes the coming winter with an enthusiastic shout-out to fellow powder hounds.
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Updated October 10, 2001
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Anonymous announces a Seven Springs winter-break package for Dec. 22-26, including lodging, lift tickets, meals, and ski check, with discounted lessons and rentals available.
Anonymous announces a Seven Springs winter-break package for Dec. 22-26, including lodging, lift tickets, meals, and ski check, with discounted lessons and rentals available.
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Updated October 4, 2001
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