winter sports

6 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Learn To Ski
by Erika WigginsGoogle this title and you’ll find there’s a lot of information on how to teach your kids to ski or ride, but little on why it’s a good idea. Getting kids involved in winter sports benefits the whole family in… Read More →

Get Your August Snow Fix with these Instagram Follows
by Sarah WoodsIf you’re at the office grinding out another day while daydreaming about freshies and faceshots, this post is for you. Help pass the time and get stoked for the upcoming season by following these Instagram accounts. 1. X-Games Medalist and… Read More →

Get Ready For Ski Season With These Balance Training Exercises
by Eric WagnonGiven that skiing and snowboarding’s most basic goal is to avoid falling, balance is obviously important. The off-season can be a good time to work on balance skills either at the gym or at home. Related to balance, proprioception is… Read More →

Get Your Ski Gear Ready For The Upcoming Season
by Kristen LummisRemember spring? It was only a few months ago. Maybe you were still skiing in April and May, or maybe your season had ended, but here at Liftopia, we offered you some advice, gently suggesting that you wax and tune… Read More →

Your Desire To Ski Might Be In Your Genes
by Lisa RichardsonCynthia Thomson, a climbing and skiing fanatic fresh from several seasons in Banff, wanted to know: are we hard-wired to ski? After being challenged by her UBC doctoral supervisor, genetics researcher Dr. Jim Rupert, she turned her inquiring mind towards… Read More →