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Seven Springs seeks slots
August 26, 2005
Seven Springs, the popular resort in the Laurel Mountains, wants to offer its guests more than just skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. read more...
Plan to be safe on ski slopes
April 07, 2005
Skiing is great fun, but like any activity, it carries with it risks and safety issues. read more...
Local youth honored among top skiers
March 05, 2005
Fourteen-year-old Brian Kish, of Peters Township, has been named to the "2005 Sports Illustrated for Kids nextXsnow TEAM" -- the top 25 kids who best represent the future of skiing and snowboarding. read more...
Planning the key to family ski trips
February 28, 2005
Taking children on a skiing trip for the first time can seem a bit daunting, especially if you were previously used to child-free skiing vacations. read more...
Resort Review: Snowshoe Mountain, WV
January 28, 2005
Most of the terrain is hidden during the drive on the winding pass that leads up to the resort village. At Snowshoe, first impressions are first runs. And they were pretty good ones at that. Our group consisted of three snowboarders and one skier. Starting from the top of the "Ball Hooter" high-speed quad chair lift, we had many options to get down. read more...
We have liftoff (Westmoreland County Ski Club)
January 24, 2005
Bob Doerr was lost when the temperature flirted with 70 degrees in the dead of January.
The president of the Westmoreland Ski Club had to resort to a bicycle to get his exercise.
Now the snow bunnies are in their glory and back on the slopes. read more...
Stoke up on energy foods for skiing
January 20, 2005
Although it may not to be top of your priority list while you're on the slopes, paying attention to what you eat could build up your energy and keep you going for longer. But what foods could provide this extra lift and how much should you be eating? read more...
Essential ski trip packing
January 19, 2005
Getting all your gear together and packing tends to be the least favored part of any trip, but making sure you have the essentials is crucial. So, before you head off skiing, what clothing, equipment and other items do you need to squeeze in your suitcase? read more...
Outdoor winter fun ranges from simple to stylish
January 18, 2005
Gerald Watkins of Green Tree took his grandson, also named Gerald, 7, sled riding at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park on Monday afternoon. The younger Gerald was whizzing down the hill on a toy snowboard with a robot on it. read more...
Skin protection important on slopes
January 14, 2005
Taking care of your skin when you're out and about on the slopes might not seem like a top priority, but it should be.
The winter sun can be just as harmful as the rays during the summer, with skin cancer a big risk, so doing your bit to protect you read more...
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