Martin Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Hey guys, I will be coming up to DC for work and I am wondering if anyone knows about any lakes in the area or within 5 hrs or so. I might be spending the weekend of June 28th-30th. I talked to Corey, but they are gone for a tournament that weekend. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted June 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 5, 2019 Lake Holly in Sparta Va is just south of Washington. Nearby lakes include Lohr Lake and Timber Lake. All have tournaments, so finding contacts via the Tournament Guide should be pretty easy. Good folks. There is also a ski club in Richmond. If you buy a Doozie Lift from Louis Fields, maybe he'll take you for a ski ride. If he does, ask if you can have his wife Marie drive. She's highly qualified. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller riplash Posted June 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2019 There is the South River Ski Club in Annapolis MD. There website is http://southriverskiclub.net/. Also check out Severn River Ski Club at http://severnriverskiclub.org/ I lived about 15 miles from these places for 4 years, and 60 miles from them for 3 years before that and I didn't know anything about them. I found out about them about 4 weeks before I moved from Annapolis to Florida... I wish I knew about them a long time before that. -Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted June 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2019 Be mindful of the true drive time to the lakes suggested by @lpskier. That section of I-95 has the worst traffic in the country, yes it is worse than LA. Trying to go 95 South that far from DC in the evening rush hour isn't worth a ski set. Saturday morning, you better get up real early to beat the rush. It's all doable but traffic must always be considered in that area. I lived there for 35 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted June 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 5, 2019 Take 301. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted June 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2019 I am currently living in Ashburn, VA (about 45 min west of DC) for a year. I have all but completely written off skiing this year. Trying to get anywhere for a set or two would take nearly an entire day between driving, traffic, skiing and the return trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 5, 2019 Isn’t there a big Swamp in DC? You would think they would have a course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted June 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2019 @MS I heard they were suppose to drain it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted June 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 5, 2019 @MS A course in the DC swamp? Full of hungry gators, venomous snakes and lots and lots of floating raw sewage. No thanks. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted June 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2019 @Bruce_Butterfield @Horton says we should not be talking about politicians on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted June 6, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted June 6, 2019 @"Pat M" thanks for the friendly reminder, but I'm pretty sure horton's rules are for siding/promoting any particular side and stirring up emotions and opinions. I'm also pretty sure there are less than 3 ballers that would take issue with my comments above. If horton wants to ban me for that, fine. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted June 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2019 Um Joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emac Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 My oldest daughter (Clemson skier) is doing an internship in DC and says another skier has a place about an hour from DC. I dont know where, but will ask. She says she is going to try and go there on weekends. That remains to be seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BobF Posted June 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2019 We have a course about an hour northeast of DC, just the other side of Baltimore. It's in a bay tributary, but most times we can get good conditions early. Let me know if you still have a need, and I'm sure we can get you a pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted June 8, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2019 @Martin sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted June 9, 2019 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2019 @BrennanKMN I would invite you down to Richmond for some sets but since you’re north of Fredericksburg, VA you might as well live in a different country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerRadar Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Lake Chaney in Brandywine Md is 20 minutes east of the Washington Beltway. Held the Maryland State Championships on June 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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