beginners
Don’t need instruction? Maybe think again.
by Jules OlderLooking back, it’s hard to believe I was that dumb. Hard to believe unless you look at the evidence. Exhibit A: When I was learning to ski at the University of Vermont, I spent four winters on snow without taking… Read More →
3 First Timer Tips From Ski Patrol
by Mark CroneWith winter well underway, you are either getting out and enjoying this winter wonderland OR you are hiding inside (and on the verge of cabin fever). If you are inside, why not get outside and enjoy winter? As a veteran… 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 →
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 →
What a Beginner Skier or Snowboarder Needs To Know: A Snowsports Glossary
by Learn To Ski And Snowboard MonthNew to skiing or snowboarding? Here is a glossary of terms to help you get familiar with everything you need to know before you head to the slopes. Jump To: When You Arrive In The Lodge & At The Base On The Mountain… Read More →
A Beginner’s Ski Gear Guide
by Erika WigginsEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on March 4, 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. Before your first day of skiing or snowboarding, you have to get dressed up in something that makes you feel great…. Read More →
Win Prizes: January Is Learn To Ski & Snowboard Month!
by liftopiaJanuary is Learn To Ski & Snowboard month! To encourage more people to try skiing or boarding, resorts across the US are offering special programs and discounted rates to any first timers wanting to give it a go. If you, yourself, are… Read More →
Gadgets To Help Teach Your Kids To Ski
by Alyssa EricksonEver pass a parent on the bunny hill and wonder, “What on earth is hooked to their child’s skis?!” Nowadays, there are nearly as many variations of teaching a kid to ski as there are ski resorts in North America…. Read More →
10 Reasons Why You Need To Ski Jackson Hole Mountain Resort This Winter
by Eric WagnonBetween Wyoming’s Tetons and the Gros Ventre mountain ranges sits Jackson Hole, a valley that is 15 miles wide and 80 miles long. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is situated on the Tetons side, about 12 miles from the main town… Read More →
10 Reasons Why You Should Give Downhill Mountain Biking A Try
by Kristen LummisEditor’s Note: This summer, lift-served mountain bike lift tickets and packages from resorts across North America will be available on Liftopia.com for the first time. Check out our FAQs to learn more about lift-served mountain biking, how it works and… Read More →
