Ski & Snowboard
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 →
The Toughest Ski Runs in North America – Part One
by Eric WagnonLots of top-10 lists for the most difficult ski runs have been tried. Many of the same runs do tend to make the lists, but like beauty, challenge is often in the eye of the beholder. Pitch, obstacles and snow… Read More →
Ski Better, Snowboard Better, Feel Better: Six Warm Up Moves to Up Your Game
by Kristen LummisHere’s a typical ski/snowboard day scenario. It’s a cold morning in winter. You wake up early, roll into your long johns, grab a coffee and load into the car. And then you drive. Arriving at the resort, you boot up…. Read More →
10 New Developments in the Rest-of-the-World For Winter 2018-19
by Patrick ThorneEvery year ski areas around the world spend millions on fancy new lifts to make getting up the slopes quicker and more comfortable than ever before, as well as making other infrastructure improvements. There are at least 200 new lifts… Read More →
The Big New Improvements on the Slopes for 2018/19 (North America)
by Patrick ThorneWhen you’re pondering the price of your lift ticket this winter keep in mind that every summer ski resorts collectively spend hundreds of millions of dollars on new lifts and upgrades – and that’s just a small part of your… Read More →
16 North American Skiing Bucket List Ideas (Part 1)
by Eric WagnonEditor’s note: This is part one of a three part skiers by Eric Wagnon – A Skier’s Bucket List. North America will be split into two parts. Part three will be focused on the Europe and the rest of the… Read More →
2018/19 Winter Gear Preview – 7 New Ski Products
by liftopiaSure, the summer might be in full swing, but for diehard skiers, winter is always top of mind. Whether you’re dreaming up a ski trip to Japan next winter, or plotting a summer escape to ski in Chile, we’ve got… Read More →
How to Build the Ultimate Shot Ski
by Katie CoakleyEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 24, 2014 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. Though the origins of the shot ski may remain murky (there are rumors of one being created at University of British… Read More →
2018-2019 Season Tickets Now on Sale
by Ken ChinThe season is winding down to a close, but before you get your ski withdrawals, you can get a head start on the 2018-19 season. Below you can find next year’s season tickets, available to purchase today. Let’s check ’em… Read More →
Great Deals for Spring Ski Gear
by evoSpring has sprung, or at least spring is springing, and we’re stoked for carefree laps in the sunshine. Spring riding is the best, well maybe next to powder, with warm temperatures and soft corn snow. While spring does signal the… Read More →
