Beginners
The Adult Beginner’s Guide to Skiing
by Katie JollHey you! Yeah you, the adult of a certain age considering whether learning to ski is a good idea. I’ve been where you are and I get it. Will I look stupid? Will this hurt?! We can attach so many… Read More →
Why You Should Never Teach Your Loved Ones to Ski
by Kristen LummisThe next time you think about volunteering to teach a friend or family member how to ski, remember this true story. It was a snowy winter evening in the mountains of Colorado. We were sitting in a hotel hot tub… Read More →
10 Lesser Known Family-Friendly Ski Areas in North America
by Rich StonerSkiing with your buddies is always a blast. A weekend-long expedition of sick lines, craft beer and an overindulgence of calorie-laden foods. But a buddies trip can be unrealistic to pull off on a regular basis, especially when you have… Read More →
10 Tips for When You Haven’t Skied in Awhile
by Wendy ClinchWhen people ask me how long I’ve been skiing, I actually have to give it some thought. Because it’s really not that simple: I skied for a number of years, then stopped for awhile, and then took it up again…. Read More →
15-Minute Workout: Get In Shape for Ski or Snowboard Season
by Kristen LummisIf you’re a skier or snowboarder, chances are you’re also a biker, a hiker, a runner, a yogi or maybe even a gym rat. You know, someone who is in pretty good shape. And while that may be true (or… Read More →
January is Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month
by Ken ChinWelcome 2019! Now that the calendar has shifted to January, we are so excited to say – It’s Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month! Here at Liftopia, we have a lot of passion and love for the mountains, and what… Read More →
Getting the Most Out of Ski and Snowboard Lessons – A Guide for All Ages
by Kristen LummisJanuary is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month! Resorts and ski areas across the United States are offering discounted lessons, rentals, lift tickets and more to beginner skiers and snowboarders. If you’re ready to learn, ski and ride school pros… Read More →
4 Skills Every Beginner Skier Should Master Before Moving On To Steeper Terrain
by Alyssa EricksonAs the ski season winds down, many of us are looking to “up our game” in terms of the terrain we can ski or ride. Spring is the perfect time for a beginner skier to take that next step toward… Read More →
10 Scenic Green Runs That Every Skier & Snowboarder Will Love
by Eric WagnonOnce skiers and boarders progress to a certain ability level, they often scorn those tame trails marked by green circles. However, a select few green runs offer such tranquil beauty that it would be a mistake to dismiss them just… Read More →
How Old Is “Too Old” To Start Skiing Or Snowboarding?
by Rose Marie CleeseWhat’s the cut-off age for starting to ski or snowboard? The answer is simple: you can take up—and keep—skiing or boarding at any age! You can never be too “over the hill.” It’s unanimous. Just as health experts have been… Read More →
