aspen/snowmass
Fire on the Mountain: New Hike-To Terrain and Ullr Nights at Snowmass
by Kristen LummisWhen organized skiing began on Colorado’s Snowmass Mountain in 1963, it’s unlikely those early skiers, dreamers and developers could imagine how large and comprehensive the resort would become. In 1963, the mountain didn’t even have chairlifts. Those wouldn’t be installed… Read More →
Snowcat Adventures – No Skis or Boards Required!
by Kara WilliamsLet’s face it. We’re not all adventurous skiers or boarders who crave the untracked powder, backcountry bowls and pristine glades that snowcat tours offer. Some of us (ahem) actually like to stick to groomed corduroy on in-bound trails! Personally, I… Read More →
The Mountain Collective Chronicles, Chapter 4: The Lonely Road
by Michael AmesDriving 507 miles in a single day is not, in the broader context of human history, a great endeavor. But when you’re in the middle of moving your life across North America in the back of a Subaru, driving 507… Read More →
The Mountain Collective Chronicles, Chapter 3: Aspen, The Civilized Ski Town
by Michael AmesEvery ski town has its own DNA. There is a unique culture that makes Telluride Telluride, and Mammoth Mammoth. These are small places with outsized personalities, and every town strives to be a destination like no other. The Mountain Collective… Read More →
The Mountain Collective Chronicles, Chapter 2: Searching for Aspen
by Michael AmesThe first thing I saw was the wok. Granted, there is nothing quite like walking off a plane in a distant city and meeting an old friend at the curbside. Brother Sesko looked happy behind the wheel of his Subaru,… Read More →
The Mountain Collective Chronicles, Chapter 1: The Call
by Michael AmesEditor’s Note: Liftopia travel bloggers Michael Ames and Michael Sesko have just embarked on the road trip of a lifetime. In a mere two weeks, they’ll be hitting up all four Mountain Collective resorts: Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Alta and Squaw… Read More →
Top Ski Resort Spas
by Kara WilliamsTo me, a ski vacation isn’t complete without a soak in a hot tub and a sports massage to soothe sore muscles after a day on the slopes. I’d sooner spend money on a good rubdown than a fleece souvenir… Read More →
Five Reasons to Enter The Mountain Collective Giveaway
by Katie KearseyYou may or may not have heard about The Mountain Collective Giveaway we launched last Tuesday. If you haven’t, you’re in luck – we’re going to give you five solid reasons to enter for your chance to win the greatest… Read More →
Top 5: Best Chairlifts in North America
by Rob WebbBeing a chairlift isn’t easy. You’re out there in the cold, constantly spinning in circles, pushing people’s butts around all day. Plus, no one ever says thank you after a good ride and an angry mob forms when you’re out… Read More →
Top 5 Ski School Programs
by Greg ChampionAloha snow-people, it’s me again – back for another round of Top Cinco. It looks like my first blog got over 10 gazillion reads, which is some kind of new internet world record so they green-lighted me to write another… Read More →
