clothing
The Bread and Butter of Outerwear
by Jordan SunshineEveryone knows that good outerwear is key to a great day on the mountain. But why does one jacket cost $500 and another $150? The $150 jacket may have 10 pockets, a powder skirt, and it comes with a bandana,… Read More →
5 Rising Ski Brands to Scope This Winter
by Active JunkyInnovation comes in many different forms, and nowhere is it quite as diverse as the ski-wear world. A new generation of labels are taking on the market with style, techie knowhow and some snazzy looks. Check out five of our… Read More →
10 Tips for Starting a Mountain Town Business
by Cody TownsendThe ski bum lifestyle is a dangerously addicting attraction of career procrastination held accountable by unlimited powder chasing. It’s glory cannot be celebrated too much. But that glory also doesn’t pay those expensive winter heating bills and a diet based… Read More →
The Ultimate Trail Running Gear Guide
by Active JunkyThe snow may be gone, but having fun on the mountain doesn’t have to end with Winter! Our new obsession here at Activejunky.com is trail running. We love the fresh air, amazing views, and the awesome cardio training for ski season (only… Read More →
Most Stoke-Worthy Gear from SIA 2013
by Active JunkyEvery year, ActiveJunky.com sends a 5 man crew out to the largest ski and snowboard gear show in North America, SIA 2013. The mission: to find the coolest, most mind blowing, earth shattering ski gear to hit the market for… Read More →
How to Suit Up for the Hill: A Beginner’s Ski Gear Guide
by Taylor RhoadsEditor’s Note: Need more help dressing for the slopes? Check out our updated Ski Gear Guide for Beginners. In this edition of the Liftopia blog, I’m gonna help all of you first-timers gear up from the feet up so you’ll… Read More →
5 Ridiculous Ski Accessories on eBay
by Shaun PlanderSkiers and snowboarders are practitioners of a very expensive pastime. Unlike sports such as basketball or soccer that only require a ball and a place to play, or activities like jogging, which only requires you to have feet and the… Read More →
“BRB” Strategy for Beginners – Buy, Rent, Borrow
by Darren MakwangwalaWhen I started working at Liftopia in October 2011, I was excited to realize I would be in prime position to begin skiing again after 20 some odd years. When snow finally began to appear with some earnest in February,… Read More →
Resort Townies Explained
by Taylor RhoadsAlright, so everyone prides themselves on their unique style on the hill. Let’s face it, our beloved sport has, whether you like it or not, become an image based industry. Everyone has their choice of outerwear colors, their preference in… Read More →
