solitude
8 Ski-Themed Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
by Amanda NatividadLooking to liven up your video conference calls? Us too. Pretending to be in outer space or on the Golden Gate Bridge during a Zoom meeting gets old pretty fast. Over at Liftopia HQ, we compiled these gorgeous photos from… Read More →
Meet The Cutest Rescuers On Ski Patrol: Our Favorite Avy Dogs Of 2016-17
by Alyssa EricksonAdd a large portion of snow, an equal amount of mountains and a dash of our favorite avalanche rescue dogs, and we found the perfect ingredients for a smile! Everyone loves these four legged and furry friends that keep us… Read More →
North America’s Snowiest Resorts
by Patrick ThorneWith many ski areas across North America reporting big pre-season snowfalls, winter 2016-17 is already off to a good start! Arapahoe Basin in Colorado was able to open in mid-October, while Jackson Hole reported more than five feet of October… Read More →
New High Speed Ski Lifts Coming To Colorado & Utah
by Kristen LummisIn 1981, Breckenridge installed a detachable high-speed lift, the Quicksilver SuperChair. Clipping along at over twice the speed of conventional fixed-grip lifts, this chair was the first of what would become the ski industry standard. This summer is seeing a… Read More →
Utah Ski Schools: How to Pick the Best One & Learn in the Greatest Snow on Earth
by Erika WigginsBooking destination ski lessons can be intimidating. I did it from Florida and had no idea what to expect or even what to wear. However, after writing about my experience, I was determined to prove that it was possible to learn… Read More →
Better Than Ever: Additions and Improvements to Utah Ski Resorts
by Erika WigginsStoke is high in Utah. Snow is on the mountains and locals are already skiing and riding preseason powder. We are ready to get the official season underway. If you’ve visited Utah ski resorts before, this season is even more… Read More →
Connecting Mountains: Ski Area Interconnects
by Otto ImkenConnected ski areas provide many benefits for skiers and riders looking to extend their fun, and the ability to access multiple mountains from one set of lifts can lead to a great vacation. However, ski area interconnects often lead to… Read More →
Utah – Come For The Winter Stay For The Summer
by Mike DoyleThere’s an old adage you hear often from people living in ski country – “I came for the winter, but I stayed for the summer” and this is certainly the case for many, if not the majority of Park City… Read More →
Top 5 Backcountry Spots in the Lower 48
by Kate ChristiaanseConsidering I work at Liftopia and spend my days thinking about how we can get people to buy more lift tickets, sharing the best non-lift-served terrain in the lower 48 might seem a bit odd. But we are equal opportunity… Read More →
