Top Exotic (Or Just Plain Bizarre) Ski Destinations
Venturing off the beaten path can be rewarding for a skier or boarder. Going “off-piste” as the Europeans say is a major aspec...
Give the Gift of Ski This Holiday Season
Liftopia Gift Cards are back! At Liftopia, we are all about sharing our love for the mountains and there is no better way than giv...
The Toughest Ski Runs in North America – Part Two
One prime reward for improving your skiing or snowboarding is the ability to enjoy a wider variety of terrain. Along those lines, ...
The Toughest Ski Runs in North America – Part One
Lots of top-10 lists for the most difficult ski runs have been tried. Many of the same runs do tend to make the lists, but like be...
Snow Falling on Both Coasts- Deep Powder Abundant
This article was originally posted on Opensnow.com by Powderchaser Steve. Summary 12-18 inches for New England (Chase now) and 2...
Top Resorts with Great Family Friendly Apres-Ski
At its heart, skiing is a social activity. A sport that, although when done alone has its own virtues, is a far better experience ...
Turkey Day Powder with Stronger Systems for the Weekend.
This article was originally posted on Opensnow.com by PowderChaser Steve. Summary 3 storm systems move ashore this week with 2 d...
Deep Pow for New England and a Moderate Tease for the Northern Rockies
This article was originally posted on opensnow.com by Powderchaser Steve. Summary 8-11 inches of snow will be falling in central a...
Top Ski Resorts for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Plenty of ski areas open in early November— or even October— but for many skiers and boarders, the Thanksgiving holiday weeken...
10 Tips to Nailing Your Dream Trip to SkiBig3 in the Canadian Rockies
Want to win a dream trip to SkiBig3? Liftopia has partnered with SkiBig3 and Alaska Airlines to bring help you escape with a frien...
A Snowy Treat for Colorado on Halloween
This article was originally posted on OpenSnow.com by Meteorologist Joel Gratz. Summary On Wednesday morning, snow is winding d...
How to Dress for Maximum Warmth and Comfort
I hate the cold. There. I said it. Seems almost blasphemous when you consider that this is a ski blog. So maybe I should amend tha...
Ski Better, Snowboard Better, Feel Better: Six Warm Up Moves to Up Your Game
Here’s a typical ski/snowboard day scenario. It’s a cold morning in winter. You wake up early, roll into your long johns, grab...
Big Sky Resort: Change is its Middle Name
One of the benefits of being a ski writer is that you get revisiting rights. And use them. Saw Squaw in 2000? What’s it like...
Resort Opening Day Tracker 2018
The season is nigh. We will keep this blog updated as opening dates are announced. The good news? We do have lift tickets for reso...
How to Save Money on Family Ski Trips
Warren Miller famously said that “the family that skis together, goes broke together.” Today, ways to prove Mr. Miller wrong a...
Best Resorts For Early Season Skiing
Listen: can you hear it? That soft, insidious whisper, coming from your garage? It’s time…take me out. Dust me off; wax me up....
How to Know When it’s Time to Replace or Repair Kids’ Ski Gear
Fall is a terrific time to do a family ski gear inventory. Skis and Bindings Stand your child next to their skis. Ideally, the tip...
10 New Developments in the Rest-of-the-World For Winter 2018-19
Every year ski areas around the world spend millions on fancy new lifts to make getting up the slopes quicker and more comfortable...
8 Great Ski Towns You Must Visit
What makes a great ski town? Everyone’s preferences are different. Obviously, proximity to skiing is important (otherwise, it’...