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Truckee and Tahoe City: Under-appreciated Ski Towns?
by Eric WagnonThe northern half of the Lake Tahoe area offers a wide range of choices for skiing and boarding with 11 resorts of at least 120 skiable acres. The California towns of Truckee and Tahoe City make logical home bases to… Read More →
20 Best Single-Day Deals on Liftopia.com Right Now
by Amanda NatividadYou’ve seen the snow reports. You might even have your gear prepped for your first day on the slopes. With many ski areas opening within the past couple weeks, you’re just about ready to rock. If you’re a deal-seeker, thrill-seeker,… Read More →
Crunching the Numbers: Save Big in California With The Mountain Collective
by Eric WagnonThe 2017-18 Mountain Collective pass features 16 ski destinations spread across North America and even down to Australia and New Zealand. For residents of northern California, the $449 pass can easily more than “pay for itself” with just a pair… Read More →
Aspen Skiing Co. & KSL Capital Partners Buy Intrawest for $1.5 Billion
by liftopiaAspen Skiing Company, owner of Aspen’s four mountains, teamed up with KSL Capital Partners, owner of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, to acquire Intrawest Resorts Holdings for about $1.5 billion, including debt. A new entity owned by both partners is offering… Read More →
Meet The Cutest Rescuers On Ski Patrol: Our Favorite Avy Dogs Of 2016-17
by Alyssa EricksonAdd a large portion of snow, an equal amount of mountains and a dash of our favorite avalanche rescue dogs, and we found the perfect ingredients for a smile! Everyone loves these four legged and furry friends that keep us… Read More →
Good News – The Ski Season Has Been EXTENDED At These Ski Resorts
by Eric WagnonThis season, regions in the West saw record-breaking snowfall and, as a result, several ski resorts have already decided to push back their closing dates. With the Easter falling on April 16 this year, it would not be surprising if… Read More →
The Sierra Sees Record-Breaking Snowpacks This Season!
by Rose Marie CleeseThe snowfall records in the Sierra this season have been falling faster than the snow! To date, the ever-so-light snow that’s been falling by the foot has piled up to amounts that exceed resorts’ season totals, and it’s only mid-March… Read More →
The Season In Review: Top 10 Ski News Stories of 2014-15
by Eric WagnonThe winter of 2014-15 brought a season of change to the skiing and snowboarding world. More accurately, much of the news involved ownership shifts and agreements that would signal changes for the seasons to come. In other words, many of… Read More →
Q&A with Andy Wirth: Base-To-Base Gondola To Connect Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows
by Eric WagnonThe corporate owner of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows resorts announced an agreement today with private landowner Troy Caldwell that will likely connect the two California ski areas. Pending local government and U.S. Forest Service approval, Squaw Valley Ski Holdings plans to build a… Read More →
Pro Freeskier Brita Sigourney: Athlete Profile & Q&A
by Fletcher KeyesEveryone knows chicks who ski are rad. Yeah, that’s a vague statement that might cause you to pause and ask, “But, what kind of skiers are you talking about?” I’m talking about the chicks you see on TV tossing their… Read More →
