Opening Weekend Photos from Mid-Atlantic Resorts
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It was opening day weekend for many ski resorts in the mid-Atlantic region, and with a solid week of snowmaking, opening day conditions were pretty stellar. The following photos show opening weekend conditions from several resorts throughout the region.
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The sun rises over Eagle Swoop on Wintergreen Resort’s opening day. Photo taken at 7:15 a.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wintergreen Resort.
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A web cam shot at Seven Springs shows the bottom of the “six pack” lift. Photo taken at 4:25 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Seven Springs Resort Web Cam.
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A view from Wisp’s slopes to Deep Creek Lake. Wisp had 5 trails open for opening day weekend, with a base depth of 10-32 inches. More trails will open in the coming days. Photo taken on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp Resort.
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Wisp is making mounds of snow in preparation for opening the Bear Claw Snow Tubing Park. Photo taken December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp Resort.
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A huge pile of snow awaits grooming at Wisp. Photo taken December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp Resort.
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A snow-blown tree at Wisp. Photo taken December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Wisp resort.
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Whitetail had 8 trails open for opening day, with a ninth set to open on Sunday. Photo taken at 12:06 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Whitetail Resort's Web Cam.
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Whitetail offered 935-feet of vertical from the top of Angel Drop on opening day. Photo taken at 12:04 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Whitetail's Web Cam.
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The sun sets on Whitetail’s opening day. Photo taken at 4:23 p.m. on December 9, 2006. Photo provided by Whitetail's Web Cam.
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Mid-Atlantic ski resorts: Would you like your photos included in DCSki pictorials? Simply send them to DCSki’s Editor, Scott.
Wonderful Scott! The exquisite photos remind us why snow sports are so special to us, both physically and spiritually. Thank you! Can't wait to get up there. Yours, Connie Lawn