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6 Ski Area Upgrades to Check Out This Winter
by Kathryn QuinnWhile the uncertainty of COVID-19 put plans on pause for many of us across the world, a handful of ski areas forged ahead with planned capital improvements in advance of the 2020/2021 ski season. A ton goes on at ski… Read More →
15-Minute Workout: Get In Shape for Ski or Snowboard Season
by Kristen LummisIf you’re a skier or snowboarder, chances are you’re also a biker, a hiker, a runner, a yogi or maybe even a gym rat. You know, someone who is in pretty good shape. And while that may be true (or… Read More →
Summer Apres-Everything Gear
by Rich StonerWith the weather warming many of us are lamenting the end of our favorite season, ski season. It’s simply the best time of year and the end can be unbearable. No more schussing down slopes care free with the wind… Read More →
#LiftopiaLocals – Shining a Light on Mountain Communities in the Summer
by Evan ReeceIn the 14 years that Liftopia has been around, we’ve sent millions of people to ski areas in the winter time. Along the way, we’ve spent countless hours flying, driving (even “train-ing”) from mountain town to mountain town, and have… Read More →
Where to Ski on the 4th of July
by Ken ChinSummer is in full swing and in the United States, people are in preparation for the 4th of July. Now, when one thinks of America’s birthday, we tend to skew towards hot dogs, BBQ, fireworks and sunshine on the lake,… Read More →
Natural Snow Not Required. Summer Skiing in North America
by Kristen LummisAs I sit here typing, it’s snowing. I-70 was intermittently closed yesterday. Arapahoe Basin is reporting powder conditions on a 79” base and just days ago, the iconic Mammoth Mountain sign was buried in a late spring blizzard. If there… Read More →
Why Stop Now? The Lowdown on the Upcoming 2019 Ski Season in the Southern Hemisphere
by Patrick ThorneWhen we think of skiing in the southern hemisphere we often think of South America or possibly New Zealand. However, there are actually six countries on three continents south of the equator (assuming the globe makers have the world the… Read More →
Getting Your Gear Ready for the Off-Season
by Wendy ClinchWe’ve all heard the reports: Squaw and Mammoth have announced they’ll be open through Independence Day, Breckenridge through Memorial Day. With the record snowfalls in the west, it wouldn’t be surprising if more were to follow suit. Buy Lift Tickets… Read More →
10 Photos That Perfectly Describe How Skiers And Snowboarders Feel In The Summer
by Katie CoakleySummer is a glorious time of year. The sun is bright, the days are long and there are plenty of opportunities for getting outdoors and enjoying it. There’s only one problem: There’s no snow. For skiers and snowboarders, summer can… Read More →
Best Ski Resorts To Watch Total Solar Eclipse
by Eric WagnonOn Monday, August 21, a swath of ski country will go dark as a total solar eclipse moves across the continental United States. While the entire continent can see varying degrees of the eclipse, several ski resorts sit in or… Read More →
