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itdoesntmatter shares a Facebook link reporting an apparent avalanche at Wisp.
itdoesntmatter shares a Facebook link reporting an apparent avalanche at Wisp.
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Updated December 14, 2025 by itdoesntmatter
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hockeydave questions Seven Springs’ decision to replace the aging Blitzen lift, prompting debate over lift priorities, crowd management, and Vail’s broader investment strategy.
hockeydave questions Seven Springs’ decision to replace the aging Blitzen lift, prompting debate over lift priorities, crowd management, and Vail’s broader investment strategy.
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Updated December 13, 2025 by snowsmith
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Laurel Highlands skiers track snowmaking, opening plans, lift problems, and Vail’s operations at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain while weighing early-season trip options.
Laurel Highlands skiers track snowmaking, opening plans, lift problems, and Vail’s operations at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain while weighing early-season trip options.
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Updated December 13, 2025 by Blue Don 1982
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Canaan Valley’s long-awaited upgrades, including improved snowmaking, rebuilt lifts, new grooming equipment, and management changes, fuel debate over the resort’s potential and future.
Canaan Valley’s long-awaited upgrades, including improved snowmaking, rebuilt lifts, new grooming equipment, and management changes, fuel debate over the resort’s potential and future.
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Updated December 12, 2025 by RodneyBD
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DCSki members track early snowmaking and opening plans across Mid-Atlantic resorts, while comparing terrain, conditions, crowds, and strategies for early-season skiing.
DCSki members track early snowmaking and opening plans across Mid-Atlantic resorts, while comparing terrain, conditions, crowds, and strategies for early-season skiing.
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Updated December 11, 2025 by Argent
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DCSki members share early-season reports from Mid-Atlantic resorts and Western destinations, finding surprisingly good coverage, manageable crowds, and varied conditions while swapping gear impressions and upcoming plans.
DCSki members share early-season reports from Mid-Atlantic resorts and Western destinations, finding surprisingly good coverage, manageable crowds, and varied conditions while swapping gear impressions and upcoming plans.
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Updated December 9, 2025 by Argent
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DCSki members recommend ski areas near Portsmouth, including Gunstock, Ragged Mountain, Tenney Mountain, Sunapee, and Pleasant Mountain, while noting that Sunday River may be too far.
DCSki members recommend ski areas near Portsmouth, including Gunstock, Ragged Mountain, Tenney Mountain, Sunapee, and Pleasant Mountain, while noting that Sunday River may be too far.
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Updated December 9, 2025 by Laurel Hill Crazie
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Scott announces Epic Pass sales will end December 4, while members compare pass prices and debate advance-sales economics, affordability, and Vail’s impact on the skiing experience.
Scott announces Epic Pass sales will end December 4, while members compare pass prices and debate advance-sales economics, affordability, and Vail’s impact on the skiing experience.
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Updated December 3, 2025 by needawax
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Blue Don 1982 asks which Timberline midweek days are least crowded, prompting reports of generally empty slopes, with Friday afternoons occasionally busier.
Blue Don 1982 asks which Timberline midweek days are least crowded, prompting reports of generally empty slopes, with Friday afternoons occasionally busier.
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Updated November 29, 2025 by JohnL
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wgo seeks recommendations for over-the-glasses ski goggles that resist fogging, and HokieDave recommends Shady Rays based on their performance and value.
wgo seeks recommendations for over-the-glasses ski goggles that resist fogging, and HokieDave recommends Shady Rays based on their performance and value.
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Updated November 27, 2025 by HokieDave
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Trickshotscott questions Vail’s limited summer improvements at Laurel Highlands resorts, while members discuss Seven Springs snowmaking, Hidden Valley lodging repairs, and seasonal upgrades.
Trickshotscott questions Vail’s limited summer improvements at Laurel Highlands resorts, while members discuss Seven Springs snowmaking, Hidden Valley lodging repairs, and seasonal upgrades.
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Updated November 25, 2025 by needawax
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marzNC tracks 2025-26 Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective, and Indy Pass pricing, deadlines, resort additions, and benefit changes to help skiers choose the best combination.
marzNC tracks 2025-26 Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective, and Indy Pass pricing, deadlines, resort additions, and benefit changes to help skiers choose the best combination.
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Updated November 21, 2025 by marzNC
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