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    What's In A Trail Name: What's Your Spookiest/Trail Name Lore

    Mine occurred last night during the light snow on NJ Mountain Creek's Southern Sojourn. Trails were fairly empty due to superbowl. I was going a good 25-30mph, as I typically do on this trail and scream Bear! to the hiking snowboarders, and swear I saw someone slowly waving their arms just off...
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    Hunter - 12/25 Christmas Day!!

    DATE SKIED: CHRISTMAS!! 12/25 RESORT: HUNTER SKI BOWL, NY CONDITIONS: POWDERY GOODNESS TRIP REPORT: Best ski day so far(for me a least), Hunter Staff pulled us through the last warm trend very beautifully. Low crowds probably because of blasting guns. TRAILS OF THE DAY: Jimmie Huega, Racer's...
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    New Trails?

    Anyone know of that are currently open? Windham's Wide Connection is open but the new Whataride Glades & Windfall trails aren't. What's up with that?
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    New Catskill Trails?

    I saw a sign at Windham's Wide Connection trail that there is a new trail(s?) for 2013-2014? Anyone confirm any similar happenings at Plattekill, Belleayre, or Hunter?
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    You realize it's Spring when....

    1)...you hear everyone say this is their "last" weekend after listening about how great their "last" weekend trip to Vail, or any West mountain:sadwalk:.
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    Elk or Plattekill

    Thinking of heading over to Elk in PA over Platekill, NY but I'm not sure since Elk is hosting a race (feb 22,23,24). Anyone been to either/both recently and care to comment?
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    Best Night Skiing Resort in the Northeast

    Just wanted to know which one has the most diverse open trails for night skiing. Are there some with lighted glades?
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    Waxing and Tuning: What u using?

    Anybody have suggestions for a portable quick filler/lube and grind pack/tools when on the trails? I take a grinding stone for the edges, any suggestions for a plastic filler?
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    Belleayre 2/10/13

    Belleayre 2/10/13 Conditions: Sunny, temps in the 30s, Loosely packed snow on edges, thin cover centers. Trip Report: Crazy busy, Tomahawk lift and that side of the mountain was definitely smoother and quieter. I was hoping glades would be open(like their trail report stated):-x, everything was...
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    Camelback Ski Resort 1/26/13

    Date(s) Skied: 1/26/13 Resort or Ski Area: Camelback Conditions: Cold, dry packed powder(my skis could sing and scream!) Trip Report: We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun. My skis were finally carving PA pow pow. Avoided blues and Greens as they were crowded. These are the best...
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    MLK: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon or all 4

    Which day do you plan on getting most runs?
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    Belleayre Glades (NY)

    Anyone know how the glades currently are (with the lack of natural snow are there many rutted/rooted and rocky boiler plated areas?) Thanks,
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    Ski Jacket Fitting

    Currently have Salomon, does anyone use a smaller sized core jacket(M) and larger shell(L)?
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    Appalachian Ski

    Trying to make the best of a bad situation, Anyone recommend ski resorts/backcountry skiing spots in Appalachia?
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    Season Warm-Ups (Pre-Skiing Workouts)

    What are your top 5 exercise routines before hitting the White Pow? 1) 24 mile hike with hiking poles. 2) 12 mile hike with 30lb backpack hike with hiking poles. 3) Calf stretches 4) Arm stretches 5) Snowboarding: Sit on a 5gallon bucket of frozen water for 10minutes Skiing: Passing mall...
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    Echoes From An Old Ski Injury

    Ok..I had bumped my knee into a orange flag post going down the mountain awhile ago. It was one of those "it doesn't hurt when I rotate it" injuries. Now when I sit to put my socks on and rotate my knee and leg I feel a minute numb pain beneath my kneecap. Any ideas what it could be?, it...
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    Unknown Calf Bruise

    I have it only on my left lower calf musle. I think it's from tight boot straps and skiing on heels when making right turns..I do spend five continuous hours outdoors also. No pain, or swelling (yet) and it's slightly sore. Any healing tips? Will a blood clot head to my lungs or head?
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    NE Glades: Which ones in NE?

    I have done some glade skiing at Belleayre,NY and Killington (not this season). What are the top 3 in NE that are lift accessible this season and are prefereably the longest, least rock/root rutted, and just fun?
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    Camelback, 1/22

    Mostly Cloudy, mid 20s on the summit, no wind gusts. New Snow was nicely packed, runs were not as crowded after 2pm. I started from right and worked to Cliffhanger. All diamond trails were fluffy along edges and not plowed by snowboarders like green and blue runs. Did I mention I stayed on...
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    Top 10 Playlist

    What's your top 10 skiing playlist? Personally I don't use headphones but opt for external speakers. 1) Red Hot Chili Peppers - Cover of Search and Destroy 2) Iron Maiden - The Trooper 3) James Brown - Superbad 4) Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground 5) Dick Dale - Misirlou 6) Beastie Boys -...
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