Ski & Snowboard
A Few Creative Ways to Warm Up or Chow Down if the Lodge is Full
by Kathryn QuinnWe all know this winter season might look a little different – standing 6 ft apart in lift lines, riding the gondola with your own pod, potential daily capacity limits at resorts, and more. The good news is that since… Read More →
6 Ski Area Upgrades to Check Out This Winter
by Kathryn QuinnWhile the uncertainty of COVID-19 put plans on pause for many of us across the world, a handful of ski areas forged ahead with planned capital improvements in advance of the 2020/2021 ski season. A ton goes on at ski… Read More →
Distilleries Who Are Now Making Hand Sanitizer
by Amanda NatividadFrom giants like Anheuser Busch to independently owned Amass Spirits, a number of distilleries have recently pivoted to making hand sanitizers. Some are focused on manufacturing specifically for first responders and healthcare workers, and others are selling or giving directly… Read More →
3 Ways To Help Medical Workers with Your Ski Goggles
by Amanda NatividadThe U.S. is only several weeks into living through the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s no secret that healthcare workers are experiencing a vast undersupply of personal protective equipment (PPE). For a frame of reference, healthcare workers are expected to need… Read More →
8 Ski-Themed Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
by Amanda NatividadLooking to liven up your video conference calls? Us too. Pretending to be in outer space or on the Golden Gate Bridge during a Zoom meeting gets old pretty fast. Over at Liftopia HQ, we compiled these gorgeous photos from… Read More →
Roundup: Backcountry Skiing, Outdoor Brands Step Up, and More
by Amanda NatividadIt’s a new world we’re living in, and we’re all still reeling at the abrupt end to the ski season. We’ll try to keep the stoke alive here on the Liftopia Blog by rounding up interesting and relevant news and… Read More →
Ski Resorts That Sell Merchandise Online
by liftopiaThinking about what you can do to support your favorite ski towns? We have ideas for that. If you want to show your pride for a particular ski resort and support their business from afar, rock their swag! We searched… Read More →
Want To Support Ski Towns? Here Are 6 Ideas.
by Amanda NatividadWith the ski season coming to an abrupt end, you may be feeling in shock or disappointment, or even wondering how you can help out the businesses affected by the industry we love so deeply. If you’re thinking about how… Read More →
Updated: Ski Areas That Are Now Closed (2020)
by liftopiaNo longer updated: 12:40PM PT, 3/27/2020: As of March 26, all ski areas in the U.S. and Canada are closed. To our customers: Please note that we are experiencing a higher than usual volume of contacts, largely due to COVID-19…. Read More →
How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Ski Industry
by Jules OlderA note to readers: The news cycle is rapidly evolving, and we may continue to update this post. For continual updates on ski resort closures, you can follow our post, “In Progress: Ski Areas That Are Now Closed.” Last updated,… Read More →
