Here’s a scenario: You’re a solid intermediate skier or snowboarder. You ride most of the mountain and you’re feeling good a...

Update: This blog post was originally published in November 2017. It was updated in November 2019 to include information most rele...

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...

Snow goggles? Check. Dry gloves and boots? Check. Your Liftopia beanie? Check.  But how’s that snowboard doing? Think carefully...

Millions of skiers and boarders have not only seen this artist’s work, but they’ve used his artwork for a practical purpose. H...

Our co-founder and CEO Evan Reece recently joined the Next Level Skiing Podcast with Jason Blevins and Wagner Skis to discuss all ...

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...

Skiing with your buddies is always a blast. A weekend-long expedition of sick lines, craft beer and an overindulgence of calorie-l...

Update: This blog post was originally published in November 2011. It was updated in October 2019 to include information most relev...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

When it started snowing last week at several Colorado ski resorts, there were few clouds in the sky and no natural precipitation i...

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 ...

When we’re not breathing in the fresh mountain air, we live and breathe Liftopia and mountain life culture. So it’s no surpris...

Skiing with your buddies is always a blast. A weekend-long expedition of sick lines, craft beer and an overindulgence of calorie-l...

In July, we asked the Liftopia community to share their favorite photos and stories of their mountain town in an Instagram contest...

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...

Editors Note: A big thank you to Natalie Ooi, Program Director, Ski Area Management Program, Colorado State University Coming off ...