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PHOTOS: Up To 12″ of October Snow At These 11 Ski Resorts
by Kris KendallLast week the internet was abuzz with predictions of October snow that could total up in feet for certain parts of Western North America. The Atmospheric River, which was actually the remnants of Typhoon Songda, has come and gone leaving much… Read More →
10 Iconic Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in the West
by Alyssa EricksonThere is an attitude prevalent amongst singles and couples alike, that once you have kids your adventurous lifestyle is over. For good. I once believed this to be true as well. But after standing on the family side of the… Read More →
North America’s Favorite Resorts for Tree Skiing
by Kristen LummisFor many skiers and snowboarders, skiing the trees is the holy grail of winter fun. When you duck into a glade, you’re one step closer to skiing’s backcountry roots. You leave behind the noise and commotion of the larger resort… Read More →
Plan Your Ski Holiday: North American Ski Resorts At A Glance
by RoseAnne Moises“What are you doing over your Winter break?” This is a question frequently being asked by both family members and friends, despite winter break being several weeks away. However, as I’ve learned from past experiences, the holiday season is the… Read More →
Liftopia Weekly Goods: Sept. 8, 2014
by RoseAnne MoisesOk. So summer isn’t technically over yet, but if you’re like us, you’re already praying to Mother Nature for an early start to the season! In between your ritual pre-season snow dances, you’re dusting off your skis/snowboards, scanning the Internet… Read More →
5 Purpose-Built Mountain Bike Trails That Deliver Stoke & Sustainability
by Erika WigginsEditor’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 →
10 Spring Beers for Springtime Sippin’
by Katie CoakleyAhhh, Spring. It’s a season of sunshine, blooming flowers and long, leisurely deck sessions after a hike, bike, paddle or stroll. After all, you deserve it after a Winter of polar vortexes. Unless you live in the mountains, that is…. Read More →
2013/14 Snow Report: Where the Snow Fell This Season
by Joel GratzMeteorologists can’t always make an accurate prediction, but we’re quite good at analyzing what has happened in the past. And since I find seasonal snow forecasts unreliable, lets stop predicting and instead look back at the 2013-2014 season to see… Read More →
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Oregon Ski Resorts
by Eric WagnonPortland, Ore., is an underrated urban gateway to skiing and snowboarding. This area deserves attention in light of its snow-capped, 11,240-foot dormant volcano on its horizon. About 60 miles from downtown Portland, Mount Hood has more than 4,500 skiable acres… Read More →
Snow Report: The State of the Snow
by Joel GratzWe’re more than half way through the season, so let’s look back at the last few months to see what mountains have had the most snow. While I love the east coast (I grew up there), and they’ve been having… Read More →
