http://www.dcski.com/ DCSki is an independent on-line publication covering skiing and snowboarding in the Mid-Atlantic region. en-us Copyright 2013 DCSki, LLC http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1100&mode=rss Due to an unseasonably warm string of winters, many Mid-Atlantic ski resorts will be using this summer to shift their focus from skiing and snowboarding to vertical hopscotching, a new sport that has seen rising popularity. (From the DCSki Archives.) Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1396&mode=rss In mid-March, DCSki Columnist Lou Botta spent four days at Colorado’s Telluride Ski Resort., In this Firsthand Report, he provides a detailed look at the experience, concluding with three simple words: “I love Telluride.” Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1395&mode=rss Yes, you can still ski or board in the Mid-Atlantic. Several resorts have announced that they plan to remain open into early April. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1394&mode=rss Jim Kenney thought he was done writing trip reports for the 2012-2013 season, but after one last trip to Timberline Resort in West Virginia, he had to share. He describes the Snowy Luau festival and prime late season conditions at Timberline. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1393&mode=rss 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. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1392&mode=rss 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. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1391&mode=rss The 2nd annual “Hope on the Slopes” event is returning to West Virginia’s Canaan Valley Resort March 1-2, 2013, to help raise funds on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1390&mode=rss 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. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1389&mode=rss On a recent winter road trip through the southwest desert, DCSki’s Editor captured photographs of the magical ingredient that makes skiing possible: snow. He provides this collection of shots from national parks such as Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1388&mode=rss Sometimes lunch is worth skipping. Especially when a foot of fresh snow falls the night before. That’s the verdict Jim Kenney made on a recent ski trip to Sierra at Tahoe. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1387&mode=rss The Kirkwood ski area is a bit off the beaten track, located 45 minutes south of Lake Tahoe, but on a recent trip, Jim Kenney discovered it’s worth a visit. He provides this Firsthand Report. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1386&mode=rss Jim Kenney has been skiing at Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort for the past 25 years. That tradition continued with a visit this past weekend, where Jim found Wintergreen’s 25 trails dressed in wonderful snow. Jim provides this Firsthand Report. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1385&mode=rss DCSki Columnist Lou Botta recently returned to Snö Mountain, where he discovered great skiing, but dining options that left a bit to be desired. He provides this Firsthand Report. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1384&mode=rss DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham spent time skiing at what he calls one of the country’s most beautiful resorts: Keystone Resort in Colorado. He provides this Firsthand Report. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1383&mode=rss Ed Fowler describes a recent trip to Roundtop Mountain Resort, finding good snow conditions, less crowded slopes, and hardly any lift lines. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1382&mode=rss DCSki’s Editor just wrapped up a day of skiing at Vail, and a night exploring Vail Village. He provides a Firsthand Report and pictorial, showing a snowy Vail Village at night. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1381&mode=rss DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney reports on his first-ever visit to Sugar Bowl, California, a Lake Tahoe ski area rich in history. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1380&mode=rss DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney skied the Alpine Meadows ski area in California in early January, 2013. He provides this Firsthand Report. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1379&mode=rss Connie Lawn and Charles Sneiderman spent the past weekend at Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort, attending activities for Wounded Warriors. They filed this Firsthand Report. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=1378&mode=rss Heart-stopping steeps are all over the place at Squaw Valley, observes DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney. He provides this Firsthand Report after visiting the California ski area earlier in January. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EDT