DCSki Columnist

M. Scott Smith

M. Scott Smith is the founder and Editor of DCSki. Scott loves outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and mountain biking. He is an avid photographer and writer.

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About Scott

Scott is Editor and founder of DCSki. He writes the articles, takes the photographs, designs the pages, programs the site, pays the bills, and occasionally catches a wink of sleep. In addition to DCSki, Scott works full time as a researcher and computer scientist.

Scott loves outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, travel, skiing, kayaking, and mountain biking. He is an avid photographer and writer, and also plays keyboards and drums. Scott grew up in Colorado and currently resides in Maryland. (That's right - he went from Colorado to Maryland - what was he thinking?!) Scott maintains a personal weblog at www.mscottsmith.org.

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DCSki Resort Profiles Updated for the 2026–2027 Winter Season

DCSki Resort Profiles Updated for the 2026–2027 Winter Season

DCSki has completed its 2026–2027 Resort Profile updates, refreshing information on 30 Mid-Atlantic ski areas. Explore detailed mountain statistics, interactive maps, weather forecasts, driving directions, and tools for comparing resorts and planning ski trips.
Whatever Happened to the Halfpipe?

Whatever Happened to the Halfpipe?

Once a familiar sight at Mid-Atlantic ski resorts, halfpipes have largely disappeared. DCSki looks back at their heyday, the challenges of maintaining them, and a recent revival at Seven Springs.
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