Connie Lawn

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Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort (March 25)
Connie Lawn provides a late-season Firsthand Report from Liberty Mountain Resort, which recently held a “bring your pets to the slope” event. Liberty plans to stay open through March 30, 2013, conditions permitting.

Firsthand Report: Warfighter Weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort and Gettysburg, PA (March 6)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman participated in the Warfighter Weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort on March 3, 2013. The annual event hosts injured military veterans and their families for a weekend on the slopes.

Firsthand Report: Whitetail Resort (February 20)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort over the Presidents Day holiday weekend, discovering prime conditions. They provide this Firsthand Report, describing Whitetail’s Adaptive program and sharing plans for future enhancements by Whitetail General Manager Don MacAskill.

Firsthand Report: Ninth Annual Warriors Conference at Wintergreen (January 27)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the past weekend at Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort, attending activities for Wounded Warriors. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Snowshoe Mountain Resort (January 13)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the weekend at West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(7 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort (January 6)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on Saturday, making their first turns of the season and assisting Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (BRASS). They provide this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: 2012 Fall Festival at Liberty Mountain Resort (October 27, 2012)
Connie Lawn was on hand at Liberty Mountain’s Fall Festival October 21, 2012. She provides this Firsthand Report.

Ski Butlers Recognized in Washington, DC (May 28, 2012)
The two young founders of Ski Butlers, Bryn Carey and Riley Tippet, were the Western Region winners of The US Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, and were recently recognized in a ceremony in Washington, DC.

Interview with Colorado Ski Country USA’s Jennifer Rudolph (April 24, 2012)
Connie Lawn recently interviewed Colorado Ski Country USA’s Jennifer Rudolph. Jennifer describes how Colorado resorts weathered a milder-than-normal winter.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Springtime in the Rockies (April 13, 2012)
Connie Lawn, Charles Sneiderman, and Kathryn Whiteman went skiing in the Colorado Rockies in late March and early April, 2012. They contributed several dispatches from the trip, compiled into this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Wounded Warfighter Weekend at Liberty Mountain (March 10, 2012)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman closed out their season (at least on the East Coast) with a visit to Liberty Mountain Resort on March 3, 2012, covering the Wounded Warfighter Weekend. Liberty and Whitetail ended their ski season on March 4, 2012.

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain (February 21, 2012)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent Saturday at Liberty Mountain Resort, where they volunteered to helping 23 disabled students enjoy skiing. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Liberty and Whitetail (February 5, 2012)
In recent days, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania’s Liberty and Whitetail Mountain Resorts. On Saturday, they experienced a snow squall at Liberty, which added a layer of snow across the resort. They provide this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: New Ski Technology for Whitetail Rentals (January 28, 2012)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort this past week, where they tried out new ski technology available across Whitetail’s rental fleet.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Wintergreen Wounded Warrior Weekend (January 22, 2012)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman filed this Firsthand Report from Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort, which is hosting its Eighth Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report from Liberty Mountain: Skiing is Therapeutic! (January 8, 2012)
Connie Lawn provides a Firsthand Report from the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Ski Club of Washington DC 75th Anniversary (November 13, 2011)
The Ski Club of Washington DC celebrated its 75th anniversary on Saturday night by hosting its annual Fall Fashion Show. Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman were on hand, and filed this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Whitetail Great Outdoors Festival (October 23, 2011)
Connie Lawn filed this report from the first day of Whitetail’s 11th Annual Great Outdoors Festival.

An Escape from Washington: Fall Festival at Liberty Mountain Resort (October 18, 2011)
Liberty Mountain Resort recently held its annual Fall Festival, and Connie Lawn was on hand to file this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Aspen, Snowmass, and Aspen Hospital with a Broken Hip (April 2, 2011)
Connie Lawn’s trip through Colorado takes her to Aspen/Snowmass. Unfortunately, her trip includes an unscheduled visit to the Aspen Valley Hospital, where Connie is diagnosed with a hip fracture. That doesn’t stop her from covering the Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, hosted at Aspen/Snowmass.
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Beaver Creek (April 2, 2011)
Connie Lawn continues her Colorado adventures with a stop at Beaver Creek Resort. She filed this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Vail (April 1, 2011)
Connie Lawn checks in from the road with a report on skiing at Vail Resort, the first stop during a spring skiing trip in Colorado.

Firsthand Report: Liberty Wounded Warrior Weekend (March 11, 2011)
Connie Lawn visited Liberty Mountain Resort on March 5, 2011 to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend. She filed this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Special Times at Whitetail (February 19, 2011)
Connie Lawn recently made two visits to Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Mountain Resort. She provides this combined Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Perfect Day of Snowsports at Liberty Mountain (February 8, 2011)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent Sunday skiing at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort. Connie checks in with some comments on the conditions, as well as information on adaptive programs at Liberty.

Firsthand Report: Wounded Warrior Weekend at Wintergreen (January 24, 2011)
Wintergreen Resort hosted its Seventh Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend this past weekend; Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Solitude at Sunset at Liberty Mountain (January 16, 2011)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent a day in early January skiing at Liberty. They provide this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Whitetail (March 7, 2010)
Connie Lawn provides this quick Firsthand Report from Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort, where she skied on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Firsthand Report: Liberation at Liberty (March 7, 2010)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on February 27, 2010 to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend. They filed this Firsthand Report.

Notes from the Road: Stuck in Utah (February 11, 2010)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman intended to take a short trip to Utah, but with back-to-back blizzards hitting the mid-Atlantic and airports closed, they’ve been unable to return to the East coast. Thankfully, there’s pretty good skiing in Utah, too. They provide this series of Firsthand Reports from the slopes of Park City, Deer Valley, Alta, and Snowbird.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Embedded with the Wounded Warriors at Wintergreen Resort (February 1, 2010)
On January 23, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort to cover the Wounded Warrior Weekend, which brings service members wounded in battle to the slopes for winter recreation. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Notes from the Road: Snowshoe Mountain (updated) (January 9, 2010)
Connie Lawn is spending the weekend at snowy Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. She filed these notes from the road.
(7 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Copper Mountain (December 21, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Copper Mountain Resort in early December during a Colorado ski trip. They provide this Firsthand Report.

Notes from the Road: The Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colorado (December 21, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently attended the 22nd Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular in Breckenridge, Colorado, one of the largest winter sports events for people with disabilities. They filed these notes from the road.

Firsthand Report: Splendor in the Leaves - the 9th Annual Great Outdoors Festival at Whitetail (November 1, 2009)
After checking out the Liberty Mountain Fall Fest earlier in October, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman headed to Whitetail Resort on October 25, 2009 to visit the 9th Annual Great Outdoors Festival. They provide this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Fall Fest (October 18, 2009)
Rain finally moved out of the area, allowing Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman to visit Liberty Mountain Resort’s Annual Fall Fest. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop rounds them up at the Shawan Downs Steeplechase (September 28, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently participated in the Shawan Dawns, where they saw a taste of some adventurous activities offered at Ski Roundtop. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Colorado Gold! Snowmass and Aspen and National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic - March 28 - April 3, 2009 (April 9, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the first week of April in Colorado, covering a Wounded Warriors event at Snowmass. Colorado has received a healthy does of natural snow over the past week, leading to great April conditions. Connie filed these notes from the road.

Firsthand Report: Mardi Gras Weekend at Wintergreen Resort (March 12, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort on March 7, 2009 to cover the Mardi Gras Weekend, which supported the Adaptive program at Wintergreen. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Liberty Mountain Resort - Band of Brothers, and a Sister (March 2, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on February 28, 2009 to cover the Third Wounded Warrior Weekend. The event brought 8 wounded warriors, their loved ones, instructors, and therapists to the slopes for a day on the snow. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Shirtsleeve Weather in February at Whitetail, February 7, 2009 (February 14, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman enjoyed unusually warm weather on Saturday, February 7, 2009 by swinging by Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort. There was plenty of snow and fun to go with the mild temperatures. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Big Fun, Big Snow, and Big Adventure at Big Sky, Montana (February 7, 2009)
Connie Lawn recently returned from a late-January trip to Big Sky, Montana. She discovered that Big Sky offers an awful lot of terrain per person with low crowds. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort - Skiing and Tubing in the Sunshine (January 26, 2009)
After a busy week of covering the Presidential Inauguration, Connie Lawn and a friend left Washington on Friday, January 23 for a sunny day skiing and tubing at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.

New Whitetail Adaptive Sports and Wounded Warrior Program (January 13, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Whitetail Resort on Sunday, January 11, 2009 to witness the launch of a new adaptive skiing program. They provide this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain (January 4, 2009)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent Saturday skiing the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort. They check in with this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Wonders at Whitetail on December 26, 2008 (December 27, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Whitetail for some post-Christmas fun. They visited the Pennsylvania slopes on December 26, 2008 and tried out Whitetail’s new enhancements, including the new Sidewinder trail. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado (December 17, 2008)
Following on the heels of their Breckenridge visit, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman swung by Colorado’s Beaver Creek and Vail Resorts. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.

Heroes of the Hills - Breckenridge, Colorado (December 10, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman check in from Colorado, where they recently attended a “Wounded Warriors” event at Breckenridge.
(1 reader comment)

Notes from the Road: Return to Breckenridge and Vail Associates (December 9, 2008)
Connie Lawn is currently on a Colorado ski trip, attending the Hartford Ski Spectacular at Breckenridge. She checks in with these Notes from the Road.

Firsthand Report: First Snowball of the Season at Ski Roundtop (November 30, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman made their inaugural season runs at Ski Roundtop on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Fall Foliage Festival and Membership Appreciation Barbecue at Liberty Mountain Resort (October 20, 2008)
Connie Lawn visited Liberty Mountain Resort on October 19, 2008 for their Fall Festival. She provides this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: The Ski Club of Washington DC Rocks at Ski Fest 2008 (September 23, 2008)
Connie Lawn recently attended Ski Fest 2008, sponsored by the the Ski Club of Washington DC, one of the largest ski clubs in the nation. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Sundance Resort, Utah (August 3, 2008)
A recent business trip drew Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman to Utah, where they swung by Sundance Resort for a summer visit. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Crossing the Hudson on Horseback (June 29, 2008)
While attending her son’s wedding, DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn visited the 1000 Acres Ranch Resort in New York. There was no skiing (not at this time of year, anyway), but she did try out activities such as horseback riding, and filed this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Ski Utah Ability Awareness Trip (March 15, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently returned from a magical week in Utah, where they visited several ski areas to learn about adaptive programs, including Park City, Snowbasin, Snowbird, and Sundance. Learn more about their trip in this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Western Wanderings: Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak (March 9, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman check in with a firsthand report from California’s Alpine Meadows and Nevada’s Diamond Peak - two ski areas located near Lake Tahoe.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Wounded Warrior Weekend at Snowshoe Mountain Resort (March 5, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort February 23-24, 2008, where they observed Snowshoe’s first Wounded Warrior Weekend. The event brought wounded service members to the slopes of Snowshoe to learn how to ski and snowboard. Connie filed this Firsthand Report, describing both the event and the overall skiing experience at Snowshoe.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Gliders and Sunshine at Liberty Mountain Resort (February 18, 2008)
Connie Lawn swung by Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort on Saturday, February 16, 2008. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail Resort on Groundhog Day (February 10, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Whitetail Resort on Groundhog Day, just after Whitetail had experienced the effects of a small ice storm. Icy conditions caused Connie to reflect on slope safety. She also describes the Adaptive Skiing program at the Pennslyvania resort.
(6 reader comments)

Wintergreen and the Fourth Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend (February 2, 2008)
From January 25-27, 2008, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman participated in the Wounded Warrior Weekend at Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort. The event introduces wounded soldiers to skiing. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Canaan Valley, Timberline, and Special Love Families (January 27, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman ventured to the Canaan Valley region of West Virginia January 18-21, 2008 to participate in Special Love, which brings families with children battling cancer to the slopes. Connie describes the trip, which included visits to Canaan Valley and Timberline Resorts.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Snow, Sunshine, and Beautiful Trails in Tahoe (January 17, 2008)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited several ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region frmo January 8-13, 2008. They filed this Firsthand Report, describing a whirlwind press trip that included lots of skiing and lots of eating.
(3 reader comments)

The Long and Winding Road to Bryce Resort - Skiing with the Camp Fantastic/Special Love Children (January 10, 2008)
In her 100th story for DCSki, Connie Lawn describes a visit to Virginia’s Bryce Resort on January 5, 2008. During the trip, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman participated in Special Love and Camp Fantastic, which brings children recovering from serious diseases such as cancer to the slopes for a day of fun and instruction.
(3 reader comments)

Preview of the Wounded Warrior Weekend at Wintergreen (December 30, 2007)
Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort will be hosting its fourth Wounded Warrior Weekend January 25-27, 2008. Connie Lawn provides a preview.

Firsthand Report: Christmas Eve at Liberty (December 30, 2007)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Liberty Mountain Resort on Christmas Eve, and filed this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Pre-Christmas Bonfire and Winterfest at Whitetail (December 30, 2007)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort on December 22, 2007. They filed this Firsthand Report, describing pre-Christmas conditions and Whitetail’s Winterfest festivities.

Blogging from Breckenridge, Part Three (December 11, 2007)
Connie Lawn provides her third and final installment of notes from the Wounded Warriors and Disabled Skiers Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.
(5 reader comments)

Blogging from Breckenridge, Part Two (December 7, 2007)
Connie Lawn is currently in Breckenridge, Colorado, attending the Wounded Warriors and Disabled Skiers Conference. She provides these latest notes direct from the slopes.

Blogging from Breckenridge: The Wounded Warriors and Disabled Skiers Conference (December 4, 2007)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman are spending the week in Breckenridge, Colorado, covering the Wounded Warriors and Disabled Skiers Conference. Connie describes the first three days of the event in this article.
(2 reader comments)

Whitetail’s 7th Annual Great Outdoors Festival: A Firsthand Report (October 28, 2007)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman attended Whitetail’s 7th Annual Great Outdoors Festival, held October 27-28, 2007 at the Pennsylvania resort. They provide this Firsthand Report, including a look at Whitetail’s snowmaking facilities.

Ski Liberty Fall Festival: A Firsthand Report (October 23, 2007)
Connie Lawn visited the Fall Fest and Customer Appreciation Picnic at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort on October 21, 2007. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

The Fagowees Ski Club Meeting - a Firsthand Report (October 8, 2007)
Connie Lawn recently attended a meeting of the Fagowee Ski Club, which has been serving the D.C. area since 1966. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Sunshine, Steeplechase, and Ski Roundtop: A Firsthand Report (October 3, 2007)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently attended the Ski Roundtop Timber Steeplechase at Shawan Downs, where they touched based with Irv Naylor, owner of Ski Roundtop, Liberty, and Whitetail. They filed this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

The Ski Club of Washington DC’s SkiFest - A Firsthand Report (September 17, 2007)
On September 15, 2007, Connie Lawn attended SkiFest, an event sponsored by the Ski Club of Washington DC (SCWDC). SCWDC is one of the largest ski clubs in the nation, with over 2,200 members. She describes the event in this Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

Paradise at Crested Butte, Colorado: March 28 - April 1, 2007 (April 7, 2007)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman recently returned from a trip to Colorado’s Crested Butte, where they attended the annual North American Snowsports Journalists Association convention. They provide this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort, March 18, 2007 (March 22, 2007)
Connie Lawn made her final trip of the season to Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort this past Sunday. She filed this Firsthand Report and video snippet.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail, March 11, 2007 (March 18, 2007)
Connie Lawn skied one last time at Whitetail Resort on March 11, 2007, enjoying Springfest, the Pond Skimming competition, and a live band. Whitetail closed for the season on March 18 at 5 p.m.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Cardboard Derby at Whitetail, March 4, 2007 (March 7, 2007)
Connie Lawn visited Whitetail Resort this past Sunday, where she observed the Cedar Ridge Wild and Wacky Cardboard Sled Derby.
(1 reader comment)

Liberty Mountain Firsthand Report: Wounded Warriors, Spring Fling, and Wacky Aliens (March 6, 2007)
This past weekend was many things at Liberty Mountain Resort: both wacky and touching, with plenty of good snow conditions to go around. Connie Lawn provides a Firsthand Report explaining why Liberty employees dressed up like aliens. She also provides a description of the Wounded Warrior Weekend, which brought wounded soldiers to the slopes.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain, Feb. 21, 2007 (February 25, 2007)
Connie spent Wednesday afternoon at Liberty Mountain, finding good conditions and low crowds, leading her to believe Liberty was her own “private resort.”
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Massanutten, Feb. 17, 2007 (February 19, 2007)
Connie Lawn skied at Virginia’s Massanutten Resort on Saturday, and provides this Firsthand Report.
(6 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail, Feb. 11, 2007 (February 12, 2007)
Connie Lawn spent Sunday skiing at Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Liberty Mountain Resort, Feb. 3, 2007 (February 4, 2007)
A minor spill did not keep Connie Lawn from enjoying a day skiing at Liberty Mountain Resort, but it gave her a chance to reflect on ski and snowboard safety. Connie also participated in the Verizon Luge Challenge. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(10 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Wounded Warriors Weekend at Wintergreen Resort (February 3, 2007)
Connie Lawn visited Wintergreen Resort January 26-28, 2007, participating in a great weekend of skiing and witnessing Wintergreen’s “Wounded Warriors Weekend.” The event provided an opportunity for soldiers wounded in Iraq, Afghanistan, Europe, and Saudi Arabia to be introduced to adaptive skiing.
(2 reader comments)

Liberation at Liberty: A Firsthand Report (January 21, 2007)
Connie Lawn skied at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort on Saturday, and found great conditions thanks to aggressive snowmaking the past week. She filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

“Special Love” Ski Weekend at Canaan Valley Resort: A Firsthand Report (January 16, 2007)
Rain and warm weather didn’t dampen spirits at the Special Love weekend at Canaan Valley Resort. Connie Lawn and her husband, Charles Sneiderman, volunteered over the holiday weekend to help introduce the joys of skiing to children and families of those who have or have had cancer. Connie provides this detailed Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

Of Empty Slopes and Polar Bears (December 28, 2006)
The above-freezing weather has driven DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn to poetry. She provides these rhythmic thoughts on the ski season’s current state of affairs.

Firsthand Report: Fall Fest and Barbecue at Liberty Mountain Resort (October 31, 2006)
DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn spent a beautiful fall day at Liberty Mountain Resort on October 22, 2006, enjoying a barbecue and other family-oriented activities. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Great Outdoors Festival at Whitetail Resort (October 22, 2006)
On Saturday, October 21, 2006, Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman attended Whitetail’s Great Outdoors Festival. Connie filed this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

Magical Visit to New Zealand (September 13, 2006)
Connie Lawn recently returned from a trip to New Zealand. What can you do in the southern hemisphere during the summer? You can ski, of course! Connie and her husband, Charles, traveled across New Zealand, taking in the sites and catching a few carves on the slopes. She documents some of the highlights in this detailed trip diary.
(11 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Bretton Woods, New Hampshire (March 23, 2006)
Connie Lawn recently returned from her last major ski trip of the season. She visited New Hampshire’s Bretton Woods, staying at the historic Mount Washington Hotel. Connie provides this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop (March 19, 2006)
Connie Lawn swung by Ski Roundtop on Saturday, March 18, the day before Roundtop closed for the 2005-2006 winter season. She filed this Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Snowbasin, Utah (March 19, 2006)
On her last visit to Snowbasin in 2003, Connie Lawn didn’t get to see much due to whiteout conditions caused by a blizzard. The views were much better on her recent visit, and Connie now rates Snowbasin as one of her favorite resorts. She wraps up her series of Utah Firsthand Reports with this look at the Utah resort.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Solitude, Utah (March 19, 2006)
On her recent Utah trip, Connie Lawn found “abundant beauty, wonderful scenery, and terrific skiing” at Solitude Mountain Resort. She provides this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Snowbird, Utah (March 19, 2006)
There aren’t too many ski resorts in the U.S. that get you to the top of the mountain on a tram, but Utah’s Snowbird ski area is one of them. Connie Lawn provides this Firsthand Report from a recent visit.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Alta (March 19, 2006)
Utah’s Alta Ski Area is known for its steeps and deeps. Connie Lawn visited the area during her recent Utah trip, and checks in with this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: The Canyons (March 19, 2006)
Connie Lawn swings by the Canyons during her Utah trip, catching up with Eric Mosel, a frequent contributor to the DCSki Message Forums. Connie provides this Firsthand Report describing the expansive ski area.
(8 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Utah’s Park City (March 4, 2006)
In the midst of a Utah ski trip, Connie Lawn filed this Firsthand Report from Park City Mountain Resort.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Utah’s Deer Valley Resort (March 4, 2006)
Connie Lawn is currently sampling different ski resorts in Utah. Her first stop was at the posh Deer Valley Resort, where she filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

A Very Special Trip to Canaan Valley - with “Special Love,” and the NIH Ski Club (February 26, 2006)
Over President’s Day weekend, Connie Lawn visited Canaan Valley Resort, where she interacted with children battling cancer as part of the “Special Love” program. Connie details this experience, along with her own hands-on attempt at airboarding, a new sledding adventure offered by Canaan Valley Resort.
(6 reader comments)

Wonderful Weekend - Winter Wonderland at Whitetail, Wintergreen, and Wisp (February 23, 2006)
On the weekend of February 11, Connie Lawn and her two sons, Daniel and David Rappaport, split up and headed to three “W” resorts in the region: Whitetail, Wintergreen, and Wisp. They provide a “three for one” special in this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Adaptive Skiing at Snowshoe (February 3, 2006)
During a recent visit to West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Connie Lawn learned about adaptive wintersports programs that allow athletes with a range of disabilities to enjoy the slopes. Connie reports on the program in this story.
(6 reader comments)

Let the Luges Rip at Liberty! (January 30, 2006)
The Verizon Luge Challenge was held at Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort this past weekend, and Connie Lawn was among those present. She provides this Firsthand Report.

Snowshoe and Silver Creek: A Firsthand Report (January 29, 2006)
Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman visited West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort on January 21-22, 2006, and provide this Firsthand Report.
(4 reader comments)

January Thaw and Special Olympics Training at Whitetail (January 16, 2006)
On a recent visit to Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort, Connie Lawn watched volunteers train for the upcoming Maryland Special Olympics. She describes the program in this Firsthand Report.
(7 reader comments)

New Year’s Eve 2005 at Whitetail: A Firsthand Report (January 2, 2006)
Connie Lawn hopped on the Attiva Outdoors bus shuttle on New Year’s Eve and headed to the slopes of Whitetail. While at Whitetail, she took a private lesson and tackled the moguls on Exhibition. She filed this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

Rain Can’t Ruin Roundtop - a Firsthand Report (January 1, 2006)
Despite recent rain, Connie Lawn visited Ski Roundtop the day after Christmas and found conditions she couldn’t complain about. She filed this Firsthand Report.

Sunny Christmas Eve at Liberty - A Firsthand Report (December 26, 2005)
Connie Lawn visited the slopes and lanes of Liberty Mountain Resort on Chistmas Eve, skiing with Santa and then hurtling down an inner tube at Liberty’s Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing area. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail, Dec. 10, 2005 (December 11, 2005)
Connie Lawn began her ski season at Whitetail Resort. She provides this Firsthand Report from Saturday, Whitetail’s second day of the ski season.
(2 reader comments)

Local Company Plans Bus Service to Whitetail (December 5, 2005)
Connie Lawn reports on a local company’s efforts to bring weekend bus service from the D.C. metro area to the slopes of Whitetail.
(4 reader comments)

Whitetail Fall Foliage Festival: Firsthand Report (October 24, 2005)
Connie Lawn visited the Fifth Annual Great Outdoors Festival at Whitetail Resort this weekend, and filed this Firsthand Report. Connie also reports that Whitetail is looking for ski instructors and will soon begin instructor training courses.
(1 reader comment)

The Ski Season is Up and Running — at a Steeplechase Track! (October 3, 2005)
Connie Lawn recently attended the Shawan Downs horse race in Hunt Valley, Maryland, where she bumped into some officials from local ski resorts Liberty, Ski Roundtop, and Whitetail. She provides a glimpse of upcoming improvements at these three areas and passes on word that there’s a need for instructors.
(3 reader comments)

Adventure at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado (May 8, 2005)
While snow may seem a distant memory as spring flowers continue to bloom, there’s still a month left to the ski season at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin. Connie Lawn filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

On the Top of the Continental Divide at Loveland, Colorado (May 8, 2005)
During her spring trip to Colorado, Connie Lawn spent Earth Day skiing at the Loveland Ski Area, and provides this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

Eldora - A Gold Nugget in the Colorado Rockies (April 23, 2005)
It may not be the largest or most popular ski resort in Colorado, but as Connie Lawn describes in this Firsthand Report, the Eldora Mountain Resort has a healthy dose of character.

Incomparable Beauty at Vail (April 23, 2005)
Unphased by the closing of Mid-Atlantic ski resorts, DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn headed west and spent Vail’s closing weekend on the high-altitude snow. She provides this Firsthand Report direct from Colorado.
(4 reader comments)

Adaptive Skiing at Wintergreen (March 28, 2005)
Connie Lawn provides this Firsthand Report from a recent trip to Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort. She describes the resort, with a focus on Wintergreen’s adaptive skiing program.
(4 reader comments)

Rollicking Runs at Roundtop: A Firsthand Report (March 21, 2005)
Connie Lawn swung by Ski Roundtop for the resort’s Spring Carnival, and provides this Firsthand Report.
(6 reader comments)

Love Life at Liberty - Firsthand Report from March 5, 2005. (March 6, 2005)
Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort celebrated Springfest this weekend, and Connie Lawn was on hand to document the event. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(6 reader comments)

Bold Decisions at Whitetail - A Feb. 26, 2005 Firsthand Report (March 1, 2005)
DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn hit the slopes of Whitetail this past weekend and provides this Firsthand Report. Whitetail has received over a foot of fresh snow over the past few days.

Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop, Feb. 19, 2005 (February 26, 2005)
Connie Lawn visited Ski Roundtop on Saturday, February 19, 2005, and provides this Firsthand Report. She also describes some upcoming events at Roundtop, including the “Ski 4 Life” 24-hour marathon scheduled for March 12-13.
(5 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Taos Ski Valley (February 24, 2005)
Connie Lawn concludes her New Mexico trip with a Firsthand Report from the Taos Ski Valley.
(6 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Red River Ski Area, New Mexico (February 21, 2005)
Connie Lawn swings by the Red River Ski Area during her trip to New Mexico, and provides this Firsthand Report.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Angel Fire, New Mexico (February 17, 2005)
Connie Lawn continues to file Firsthand Reports from New Mexico, where she recently visited the Angel Fire ski area.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico (February 15, 2005)
Still in the midst of a New Mexico ski trip, Connie Lawn files this Firsthand Report on Ski Santa Fe.
(8 reader comments)

Ski Apache - Land of the Mountain Gods (February 10, 2005)
Connie Lawn files a Firsthand Report from Ruidoso, New Mexico, describing a trip to Ski Apache on February 6, 2005.
(10 reader comments)

The World is at Whitetail - Firsthand Report from Saturday, January 29, 2005 (January 30, 2005)
Connie Lawn headed to Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort on Saturday to enjoy mid-season conditions, and filed this Firsthand Report.

Perfect Night of Skiing at Liberty - January 25, 2005 (January 26, 2005)
Connie Lawn headed up to Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort on Tuesday evening for night skiing. She provides this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Splendor at Squaw (January 16, 2005)
Connie Lawn closes out her series of Firsthand Reports from the Lake Tahoe region with an entry on Squaw Valley, and tips on avalanche survival.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Northstar at Tahoe, January 9, 2005 (January 15, 2005)
Connie Lawn files another Firsthand Report from her trip to Lake Tahoe. In this installment, she describes her experience at Northstar at Tahoe.

Elvis Skis in the Nevada-California Blizzard (January 10, 2005)
Dodging heavy winds and blustery blizzards, Connie Lawn filed this Firsthand Report from the snow-battered Sierras.
(2 reader comments)

Too Much Snow at Tahoe (January 9, 2005)
While the mid-Atlantic region has been befuddled by warm temperatures and a lack of snow this January, the Lake Tahoe region is experiencing the opposite problem: too much snow. Why is that a problem? Connie Lawn, in the midst of a trip to the Tahoe region, reports that blowing snow and heavy winds have temporarily shut down many ski areas. With skiing out of the question, she reports on an activity she has been able to participate in: dog sledding.
(6 reader comments)

Powder at Roundtop - December 26, 2004 (December 27, 2004)
Connie Lawn spent the day after Christmas on the slopes of Ski Roundtop, and provides this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

Opening Weekend at Liberty (December 19, 2004)
Connie Lawn swung by Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort this weekend and provides this Firsthand Report on opening weekend conditions.
(1 reader comment)

Opening Weekend at Whitetail (December 19, 2004)
Connie Lawn visited Whitetail Resort on Saturday, December 18, 2004, and provides this Firsthand Report of opening day conditions.
(1 reader comment)

Whitetail Hosts Outdoors Festival (October 24, 2004)
Connie Lawn made a trip to Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort on Saturday, October 23, taking in all the activities at the resort’s annual Outdoors Festival. She provided this Firsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop Rail Jam (October 10, 2004)
Snow in October is always a treat for Mid-Atlantic resorts, and Ski Roundtop hauled in some of the white stuff for its Roundtop Rail Jam, held this past Saturday. Connie Lawn was on hand and filed this firsthand report.

Notes from the Washington Ski International Banquet (May 16, 2004)
Connie Lawn attended the Washington Ski International banquet on April 18, and filed these notes.
(4 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Taos, New Mexico (April 12, 2004)
Connie Lawn closed out the month of March by spending a couple days skiing at New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley Resort. She filed this firsthand report.
(8 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Telluride, Colorado (Mar. 24-28, 2004) (April 7, 2004)
Connie Lawn recently returned from a convention in Telluride, Colorado, and filed this detailed firsthand report.
(9 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail (March 13, 2004)
Connie Lawn swung by Whitetail Resort for one last time this season on Thursday, and filed this brief firsthand report. She notes that Whitetail, Liberty, and Roundtop are offering a “two for one” special on lift tickets, rentals, and lessons March 13-14, for the final weekend of the season.
(1 reader comment)

Springfest at Whitetail and Liberty: Firsthand Report (March 8, 2004)
Connie Lawn swung by Whitetail and Liberty Resorts this past weekend to check out some Springfest action. She filed this Firsthand Report.
(1 reader comment)

The Verizon Luge Challenge at Liberty (February 27, 2004)
Last weekend, Connie Lawn swung by Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort to participate in the Verizon Luge Challenge. The United States Luge Association swung by the resort to offer free instruction and an opportunity for visitors to try out a scaled-down version of the Olympic Sport. Connie describes the experience along with current conditions at Liberty.

Firsthand Report: Wintergreen (February 17, 2004)
Connie Lawn visited Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort on Valentine’s Day, and filed this Firsthand Report.
(5 reader comments)

You’re Never Too Old to Ski! (January 30, 2004)
In this column, Connie Lawn explains why you’re never too old to ski or board, and provides some money-saving tips for senior skiers.
(16 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Massanutten (January 26, 2004)
Connie Lawn visited Virginia’s Massanutten Resort on Saturday, January 24, and provides this Frsthand Report.

Firsthand Report: Ski Roundtop (January 6, 2004)
DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn didn’t let the January thaw keep her from hitting three local resorts in recent days: Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail. In this Firsthand Report, she focuses on a trip she took to Roundtop this past Saturday.
(1 reader comment)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail (January 4, 2004)
Connie Lawn visited Whitetail Resort on Thursday, January 1, and found that warm temperatures don’t dampen the fun. She filed this Firsthand Report, including a description of Whitetail’s tubing.
(5 reader comments)

Liberty Mountain Resort - Skiing with the Ghosts of Gettysburg (December 28, 2003)
DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn hit the slopes of Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort on Saturday, and provides this firsthand report.
(3 reader comments)

Whitetail Before Christmas - Snowdancing at Sunset (December 22, 2003)
Connie Lawn visited Whitetail Resort on Saturday, December 20, and provides this firsthand report.
(2 reader comments)

DCSki Columnist Encourages President Bush to Take Up Skiing (December 21, 2003)
DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn, a White House reporter, suggested to President Bush last week that he take up snow skiing. She relays the encounter in this story.
(15 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Killington (Dec. 5-7) (December 10, 2003)
Connie Lawn just returned from a trip to Vermont’s Killington Resort, where she spent time skiing and attending an annual gathering of snowsports journalists. She describes both in this two-part firsthand report.
(18 reader comments)

Ski Roundtop Celebrates 40th Anniversary (November 26, 2003)
On Sunday evening, Ski Roundtop celebrated its 40th anniversary with a dinner attended by many of the people that made Roundtop possible. DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn attended the dinner and files this firsthand report.
(5 reader comments)

Whitetail in October - The 3rd Annual Great Outdoors Festival (October 26, 2003)
DCSki Columnist Connie Lawn visited Whitetail Resort over the weekend, attending Whitetail’s 3rd Annual Great Outdoors Festival. She discovered great fall views and plenty of fun for the whole family, which she describes in this firsthand report.
(2 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Snowbasin, Utah (April 13, 2003)
Connie Lawn concludes her series of firsthand reports from Utah with a look at Snowbasin.
(16 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Return to the Canyons and Deer Valley, Utah (April 7, 2003)
Connie Lawn continues her Utah ski trip with a report on Deer Valley and a return visit to the Canyons.
(3 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Park City, Utah (April 6, 2003)
Connie Lawn continues her Utah ski trip with a report on Park City, Utah.

Firsthand Report: The Canyons at Park City, Utah (April 3, 2003)
Guest Columnist and White House reporter Connie Lawn is currently skiing in the Park City region of Utah. She took a break from skiing to describe her visit to The Canyons, which has received 14 inches of new snow in the past day.
(7 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail (March 16, 2003)
Guest Columnist Connie Lawn spent the day skiing at Whitetail on Saturday, and filed this firsthand report.
(3 reader comments)

Skiing with Olympic Gold Medalist Diann Roffe at Liberty (February 25, 2003)
Ever take a ski lesson from an Olympic Gold Medalist? There’s only one way to do it east of the Mississippi. DCSki Guest Columnist Connie Lawn visited Liberty this past weekend and took a lesson from Olympian Diann Roffe.
(22 reader comments)

Firsthand Report: Whitetail (Feb. 2) (February 7, 2003)
Connie Lawn visited Whitetail Resort on February 2, and was surprised to find a lack of crowds, despite great conditions. Connie contributes this firsthand report, and also offers her reflections on the Columbia tragedy.
(2 reader comments)

Dangers and Joys of Snowsports (January 22, 2003)
In her debut article for DCSki, Guest Columnist Connie Lawn describes some of the dangers of snowsports, and how to take precautions to ensure your visit to the slopes is a pleasant and fun one. You might recognize Connie — when she’s not skiing, she covers the White House as a reporter, thus earning the nickname “The Skiing White House Reporter.”
(7 reader comments)