Jenn Palk-Cogley

In the spring of 2010, I joined the Liftopia team as an Operations Associate. A San Francisco native and city girl at heart, my experience on the slopes has been non-existent as I have only been on the slopes twice in my entire life. Last season, I put on a brave face and took my first snowboarding at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Resort – the experience was amazing! My biggest motivator this upcoming season is to keep up with my twelve year old daughter, who learned how to ski at the age of nine (crossing my fingers that she doesn’t “unfriend” me on Facebook out of sheer embarrassment at my attempt to improve my snowboarding skills).

Cheap and Easy Condo Eating

Imagine spending a great day on the slopes with your better half and the lovely kiddies. The snow was perfect and everyone had a wonderful time but now you’re back at the condo and the kids are telling you in… Read More →

Favorite Drinking Games When Snowed In

Drinking games are probably the best past time when you’re snowed in, when the roads are closed, or when the winds make it seem like you’re not in Kansas anymore. Why not join Ullr, the God of Snow, on his… Read More →

Top 10 Female Snowboarders Changing the Industry

When I was a young girl, one of my favorite movies was Terminator 2: Judgement Day, not because of Eddie Furlong (yes, he looked quite dreamy back in day) but because of one of the other main characters: Sarah Connor…. Read More →

Beginner’s Perspective: A Guide to Ski Lingo

Okay, newbies, let’s go down the check list of ski essentials. Lift ticket. Check. Equipment. Check. Apparel. Check. Ski Lingo. What’s that?! An important element in the ski world is understanding the standard vocabulary that makes this sport very special…. Read More →