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PublishedMarch 25, 2023
On Skiing: Ski prep for spring skiing
Cleaning the bases is a regular part of tuning skis. And it’s critical in spring, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2023
On Skiing: Spring skiing as much about the celebration as the slopes
If there is an official start to spring skiing, it has to be St. Patrick’s Day, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2023
On Skiing: My one-morning career as a ski instructor
Columnist Dave Irons writes that he demonstrated the way he thought a real ski instructor might.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
On Skiing: An unforgettable first Western ski trip
The skiing alone is enough reason to consider Banff for that first Western ski trip, whether you choose to stay in one of the classic CP hotels or in Banff village, where you can walk to plenty of entertainment, food and beverages, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2023
On Skiing: The changing of ski reports, through the years and the seasons
Ski reports no longer feature vague terms like "good" or "excellent," having been replaced by a simple listing of facts, such as trail counts and new snow, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2023
On Skiing: High school championships coming up, but ski season not close to over
Thanks to snowmaking and a good amount of natural snow in the mountains, we have excellent cover, so we will have more than six more weeks of skiing, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2023
On Skiing: Tune-up time for skis has arrived
To get top performance out of those expensive skis, they must be properly tuned, writes columnist Dave Irons. That means sharp smooth edges with correct edge geometry.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2023
On Skiing: Ski-A-Thon returns to Sunday River
The pandemic caused a pause for the event that started more than 40 years ago, but it's back and columnist Dave Irons is hoping it will be a booming fundraiser once again.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2023
On Skiing: Is it race time yet?
Ski racing takes place at some area mountains, and the camaraderie is a big part of the attraction, writes columnist Dave Irons.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2023
On Skiing: The 1998 ice storm’s impact on Maine ski areas, and ice cross at Lost Valley
Columnist Dave Irons cuts through all the different storylines on the slopes to preview a non-skiing event at the Auburn ski area.
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