How To Know You’re Ready for Boxes and Rails
Here’s a scenario: You’re a solid intermediate skier or snowboarder. You ride most of the mountain and you’re feeling good a...
5 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals For Skiers & Snowboarders
Update: This blog post was originally published in November 2017. It was updated in November 2019 to include information most rele...
20 Best Single-Day Deals on Liftopia.com Right Now
You’ve seen the snow reports. You might even have your gear prepped for your first day on the slopes. With many ski areas openin...
5 Tips to Maintain Your Snowboard This Season
Snow goggles? Check. Dry gloves and boots? Check. Your Liftopia beanie? Check. But how’s that snowboard doing? Think carefully...
James Niehues Paints His Way to Ski Hall of Fame
Millions of skiers and boarders have not only seen this artist’s work, but they’ve used his artwork for a practical purpose. H...
Next Level Skiing Podcast: Liftopia’s Evan Reece Explains Everything You’ve Wondered About Lift Ticket Prices
Our co-founder and CEO Evan Reece recently joined the Next Level Skiing Podcast with Jason Blevins and Wagner Skis to discuss all ...
Why You Should Never Teach Your Loved Ones to Ski
The next time you think about volunteering to teach a friend or family member how to ski, remember this true story. It was a sno...
10 Lesser Known Family-Friendly Ski Areas in North America
Skiing with your buddies is always a blast. A weekend-long expedition of sick lines, craft beer and an overindulgence of calorie-l...
Top 5 Snow Tires for 2019-2020
Update: This blog post was originally published in November 2011. It was updated in October 2019 to include information most relev...
How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Kids’ Ski Gear
Getting ready for the ski season? Since we’re still ahead of the snowiest months, fall is a terrific time to do a family ski...
10 Tips for When You Haven’t Skied in Awhile
When people ask me how long I’ve been skiing, I actually have to give it some thought. Because it’s really not that simple: I ...
15-Minute Workout: Get In Shape for Ski or Snowboard Season
If 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...
Park City Breaks The Shotski Record With 1,310 Shot Takers
Après ski is a unifying force. Social activities at the end of an epic day of skiing and snowboarding has the kind of bonding pow...
How Is Snow Made? The Science Behind Snowmaking
When it started snowing last week at several Colorado ski resorts, there were few clouds in the sky and no natural precipitation i...
Our Favorite Times to Wear a Hip Pack
Call it whatever you want: the fanny pack, waist bag, belt bag, or if you’re in the UK, bum pack. But here at Liftopia, we’re ...
Introducing Liftopia Essentials: Curated Gear For Every (Aspiring) Ski Bum
When we’re not breathing in the fresh mountain air, we live and breathe Liftopia and mountain life culture. So it’s no surpris...
10 Family-Friendly Ski Areas in North America
Skiing with your buddies is always a blast. A weekend-long expedition of sick lines, craft beer and an overindulgence of calorie-l...
Vote in Our Liftopia Locals Contest for a Chance to Win
In July, we asked the Liftopia community to share their favorite photos and stories of their mountain town in an Instagram contest...
Ideas for Free Summer Family Fun at Ski Resorts
Ah, summer! Long warm days and life at a slower pace; doesn’t it sound great? It does, until the days get hot and the kids get b...
Career in the Ski Industry? It’s More Attainable Than You Think
Editors Note: A big thank you to Natalie Ooi, Program Director, Ski Area Management Program, Colorado State University Coming off ...