MERCERSBURG, Pa. — I typically get in one day of skiing annually and I was concerned that was going to be too warm when I went out way back on February 12 — I thought we’d be skiing in “white mud.” Thankfully, despite 42° temperatures, the conditions at Whitetail in southern Pennsylvania were surprisingly [...]
The latest snowstorm to hit BeltwayLand happened (for the most part) while I was in the Poconos skiing with my wife. We were at Camelback and it is pretty much the same as it always is except that my favorite slope, the Nile Mile has been changed to a blue square from a double green [...]
It all goes downhill, nicely, for fit skiers – USA TodayWhy yes, all of that snow in Happy Valley last week did get me thinking about skiing already. While we are months away from hitting the slopes, the time to prepare is now. I have previously linked to these article and found the exercises really [...]
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — For an early birthday present, my brother and his family gave me a day of skiing. For the first time in forever, we skied together. It was also his first time skiing on the east coast in a long time. The conditions at Camelback would be described as “packed powder.” Christopher, who [...]
Big Boulder is open. Camelback and several other resorts (Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association) are making snow. Even Roundtop, near Harrisburg, is making snow (Patriot-News).
I’m getting stoked, though I’m probably two months away from hitting the slopes. Family/friends/acquittances be warned — I’m going to be asking you if you are ready for some skiing a lot [...]
Even though it will not last long enough to become part of this upcoming season’s base, I am pleased to learn that Camelback ski resort in the Poconos, my favorite, has been blanketed by snow (might pop open Windows Media player). Over the weekend, I was telling my wife I already have skiing on the [...]
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — Family and friends can breathe a sigh of relief — I finally went to Camelback Ski Area in the Poconos for my annual ski trip. I won’t be complaining I haven’t hit the slopes yet or asking them to come with me anymore!
Saturday morning, I woke up at regular time and [...]
I am finally going skiing! In mere minutes, I’ll be on the way to Camelback in the Poconos. Hopefully, I won’t break anything. More tomorrow!
©MMX William F. Yurasko
Over the years, I have been skiing about thirty times in three different states. Here is a quick rundown of places I have been and my ratings for them. The scale increases from green circle to black diamond .
COLORADO
Eldora (1) – Easily the best I’ve skied because it is in Colorado.
MARYLAND
Wisp (1) — [...]
I learned everything I know about skiing from this video:
Here’s to hoping Wiley has a stunning recovery and is available for a Saturday trip to Camelback.
©MMX William F. Yurasko
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