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4 Most Scenic Backpacking Trips in the American West
by Heather BaloghExpansive views, towering cliffs and glistening lakes all await on these scenic trails. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite backpacking trips in the western side of the United States, but I’m sure there are some missing. What would you… 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 →

The Season In Review: Top 10 Ski News Stories of 2014-15
by Eric WagnonThe winter of 2014-15 brought a season of change to the skiing and snowboarding world. More accurately, much of the news involved ownership shifts and agreements that would signal changes for the seasons to come. In other words, many of… Read More →

Let it Snow! – Liftopia Goods: Nov. 10, 2014
by RoseAnne MoisesAs the temperatures drop and the snow sightings become more frequent, resorts across North America are beginning to open one by one. The lifts have already began to spun at a handful of resorts, while others are ferociously preparing for opening day…. 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 →

Resorts Encourage Kids To Get To The Slopes With Great Lift Ticket Prices
by Patrick ThorneWith an ageing population, ski areas know that it’s vital to get children involved in snowboarding and skiing if our sport is to live, thrive and survive in the long term. One of the challenges ski resorts face is how… Read More →