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DCSki members compare family-friendly weekend ski destinations, including Canaan Valley, Timberline, Seven Springs, Snowshoe, and Hidden Valley, with advice on lodging, terrain, crowds, and travel times.
DCSki members compare family-friendly weekend ski destinations, including Canaan Valley, Timberline, Seven Springs, Snowshoe, and Hidden Valley, with advice on lodging, terrain, crowds, and travel times.
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Updated January 16, 2000
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Jim announces that Mix 107.3 and Ski Liberty will give away free eight-hour lift tickets on January 21, while warning skiers to arrive early for the expected long lines.
Jim announces that Mix 107.3 and Ski Liberty will give away free eight-hour lift tickets on January 21, while warning skiers to arrive early for the expected long lines.
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Updated January 11, 2000 by Jim
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lbotta argues that skiers should stay on terrain suited to their abilities, prompting debate over slope safety, trail enforcement, and whether the view unfairly dismisses beginners.
lbotta argues that skiers should stay on terrain suited to their abilities, prompting debate over slope safety, trail enforcement, and whether the view unfairly dismisses beginners.
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Updated January 10, 2000 by Otto
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Anonymous asks what to wear under ski bibs, prompting advice on thermal layers, moisture-wicking synthetics, insulation, and the debated role of cotton.
Anonymous asks what to wear under ski bibs, prompting advice on thermal layers, moisture-wicking synthetics, insulation, and the debated role of cotton.
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Updated January 10, 2000
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Lou argues that skiers should stay on trails suited to their abilities, prompting discussion of ski-patrol enforcement, safety hazards, and Liberty’s approach to redirecting beginners from expert slopes.
Lou argues that skiers should stay on trails suited to their abilities, prompting discussion of ski-patrol enforcement, safety hazards, and Liberty’s approach to redirecting beginners from expert slopes.
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Updated January 7, 2000 by lbotta
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Langebanger asks whether Liberty and Whitetail share ownership, and Scott explains SnowTime Inc.’s ownership of both resorts and Roundtop, along with their shared web designer.
Langebanger asks whether Liberty and Whitetail share ownership, and Scott explains SnowTime Inc.’s ownership of both resorts and Roundtop, along with their shared web designer.
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Updated January 6, 2000 by Langebanger
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Langebanger seeks advice on tightening carved turns, and Otto and Jim offer technique tips on inside-ski edging, stance width, and maintaining forward pressure.
Langebanger seeks advice on tightening carved turns, and Otto and Jim offer technique tips on inside-ski edging, stance width, and maintaining forward pressure.
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Updated January 6, 2000 by Langebanger
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ishaffer shares an action photo from a fun day skiing soft snow at Ski Liberty, prompting lighthearted reactions and talk of a future group mountain trip.
ishaffer shares an action photo from a fun day skiing soft snow at Ski Liberty, prompting lighthearted reactions and talk of a future group mountain trip.
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Updated January 6, 2000 by chuckie
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Scott seeks feedback for an article on Mid-Atlantic helmet use, prompting members to weigh safety, comfort, conditions, personal choice, and related goggle concerns.
Scott seeks feedback for an article on Mid-Atlantic helmet use, prompting members to weigh safety, comfort, conditions, personal choice, and related goggle concerns.
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Updated January 5, 2000 by Langebanger
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Bimmer announces a Blue Knob demo day, sharing discounted ticket information and noting an upcoming Ski Chalet demo at Wisp.
Bimmer announces a Blue Knob demo day, sharing discounted ticket information and noting an upcoming Ski Chalet demo at Wisp.
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Updated January 5, 2000 by Bimmer
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VR6Grl asks how to begin snowboarding after previously skiing, and contributors recommend lessons, discuss the sport’s steeper first-day learning curve, and suggest nearby resorts such as Ski Liberty and Whitetail.
VR6Grl asks how to begin snowboarding after previously skiing, and contributors recommend lessons, discuss the sport’s steeper first-day learning curve, and suggest nearby resorts such as Ski Liberty and Whitetail.
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Updated January 5, 2000 by Jim
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Gill asks which skis best balance NASTAR racing with all-day resort skiing, prompting discussion of GS skis’ versatility and slalom skis’ advantages on rutted courses.
Gill asks which skis best balance NASTAR racing with all-day resort skiing, prompting discussion of GS skis’ versatility and slalom skis’ advantages on rutted courses.
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Updated January 5, 2000 by Gill
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