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The Barkley Marathons: The Toughest & Most Bizarre Race on the Planet?
by Heather BaloghImagine a race with a total distance so long that it is referred to as “marathons” rather than a “marathon.” A race with 59,000+ feet of elevation gain. A race that has been in existence for 30 years but only… Read More →
Alpine World Ski Championships Week 1 Recap: It’s All About the Austrians
by Kristen LummisOtte and Matthias are rock stars at home, dodging ski racing mad fans, posing for photos and signing autographs. But at the Vail Beaver Creek 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Colorado, they were (seemingly at first) just two… Read More →
Top 11 Gear Picks From 2015’s Outdoor Retailer Market
by Erika WigginsEvery outdoor gear nerd’s dream, Outdoor Retailer, is where manufacturers bring their latest and greatest creations. My partner and I spent the day scouring their recent Winter event held in Salt Lake City, January 20-24. As always, we didn’t see it all,… Read More →
Colorado Welcomes You to the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
by Kristen LummisHere in the Centennial State, we love World Cup racing. Every year, Colorado hosts the only World Cup races in the U.S., usually at Aspen for the women, and Beaver Creek for the men. And this winter, it gets even… Read More →
MLK Weekend: Day Off, Ski On!
by RoseAnne MoisesMartin Luther King Jr. (MLK) weekend is traditionally a big ski weekend. Not only does the holiday guarantee you an extra day of skiing, but it’s also right at the time when the ski season is in high gear and… Read More →
New Year’s Eve Ski Resort Celebrations To Rave, Ride & Ring in 2015
by Katie CoakleyYou’ve waited up for Santa, decimated the wrapping on your presents and started the annual “gift returning and re-gifting” relay, so there’s just one more opportunity to whoop it up in 2014: New Year’s Eve. It’s perhaps one of the… Read More →
5 Steps to Planning a Women’s Ski Vacation
by Erika WigginsGirl time refreshes my soul. With ski season just starting and International Women’s Ski Day coming up on December 13th, now is the time to plan a ski/riding vacation. Don’t get me wrong, my guy is sweet and romantic, but there’s… Read More →
14 Ski Resort Events Delivering Holiday Cheer This Season
by Erika Wiggins‘Tis the season for skiing powder! Oh, and the holidays are upon us as well. I’d rather bury my head in the snow than deal with shopping and, luckily, there are some festive events taking place at ski resorts across… Read More →
Liftopia Ski Season Kickoff Parties: Coming To A City Near You!
by Steph WellsIt might only be October, but it’s already snowing on some lucky mountains and the lifts have begun to spin! We’re pumped for the upcoming season and, to help spread the stoke, the Liftopia crew is hitting the road, throwing ski season… Read More →
5 Things You Need to Know About Enduro Mountain Biking (Now Trending On A Trail Near You)
by Lisa RichardsonEditor’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 →
