Dataset of the Day: Washington DC, Let’s Get Out and Ski

The winter season is upon us and the cold weather is giving people the itch to run off to the ski slopes. Unfortunately, in Washington DC this requires a flight to the west coast or a drive out to east coast mountains to partake in the winter recreation. Going out to the west is a tough option for many east coast city folk. This blog is intended to help the urban dwellers of Washington, DC not only find a close resort in the area, but also find a ski shop where they can find the necessary equipment to shred the fresh powder.

The first map I have is one of all the ski shops that around the Washington DC area. The dataset can be found in Finder! at http://finder.geocommons.com/overlays/8388 The map can be found at http://maker.geocommons.com/maps/2030 Click on the picture for a larger view or click on the previous maker map for an interactive map.

The next map now combines the location of Washington DC, the ski shops in the area, and ski resorts that are close by in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Southern Pennsylvania. The dataset can be found at http://finder.geocommons.com/overlays/8389 and the map can be found at http://maker.geocommons.com/maps/2029

Hopefully with all this information from Finder! and Maker! you will now be able to make a trip to the mountains and ski to your heart’s content!