Article written by Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager)

As Social Media Manager for Liftopia, Katie oversees the brand's strategic social development, content creation and community management on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Tumblr from conception to completion. She also manages the Liftopia blog and its 35+ internal and external contributors to drive new user growth and to ensure content is compelling, engaging and a credible source for media outlets. Prior to joining the Liftopia team in September 2012, she worked as a Community Manager and Account Manager at Likeable Media in Boston. She worked with twelve online communities across seven brands, including Visit Salt Lake, Logitech, Restaurant.com, and Things Remembered. Katie is a native New Yorker who graduated from Boston College with degrees in International Studies and French. She moved from Boston to San Francisco in June 2012, and you can usually find her thinking or talking about traveling, food or photography. Connect with her on Twitter at @kmkearsey!

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May 20, 2013

30 Incredible Outdoorsy Instagram Accounts to Follow

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

Here at Liftopia, we love skiing and riding. A lot. If we can’t be out on the slopes, you can rest assured, we’re getting our fix in other ways – reading ski magazines, watching any and all ski movies, looking at an absurd amount of photos from the mountains, and then talking about and sharing…  Read the rest of the post!

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May 6, 2013

4 Great Reasons to Enter the Fun in the Sun Valley Sweepstakes

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

Fancy yourself a long weekend getaway this Summer?  Looking to kick back and have some fun, eat delicious food, and relax in one of the most scenic destinations in these here United States? We don’t blame you, which is why we’re co-hosting a sweepstakes with Hipmunk to give away a trip to the incredible Sun…  Read the rest of the post!

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April 1, 2013

Pep Fujas Ski Giveaway

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

Editor’s Note: Pep Fujas is one of the most versatile freestyle skiers in the world, and we’ve been working with him to launch the Pep Fujas’ Kung Fu Haiku Contest to give away a pair of his 2013 Kung Fujas K2 Skis!  Learn more about these sweet skis and why Pep wanted to run the…  Read the rest of the post!

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March 28, 2013

Behind the Scenes with Pep Fujas

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

Pep Fujas is one of the most versatile freestyle skiers in the world.  He took X Games silver in 2003.  He’s won “Breakthrough Performer,” “Best Powder” and “Best Trick” at the Powder Video Awards. He’s a regularly featured athlete in Poor Boyz Productions films and in 1997 he founded film production company Nimbus Entertainment with skiers…  Read the rest of the post!

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March 20, 2013

Liftopia’s Spring Skiing Sale

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

There’s still plenty of great skiing to be had this season! Spring skiing means warm temps, sunny skies, soft snow, short lift lines and rockin’ Spring festivals. Deals this great won’t last for long! Colorado Lift Ticket Deals Loveland Lift Tickets from $29.99 save 51% Copper Mountain Lift Tickets from $64.00 save 44% Arapahoe Basin…  Read the rest of the post!

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March 12, 2013

The Mountain Collective Just Got Bigger and Badder for 2013-2014

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

This past Winter, many of you lived out your dreams of skiing and riding at four legendary resorts on one badass pass with The Mountain Collective: Alta, Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows.  You might’ve skied the Baldy Chutes at Alta.  Or maybe you’ve explored Burnt Mountain for the first time at Aspen/Snowmass.  Perhaps…  Read the rest of the post!

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February 28, 2013

Best Excuses for Playing Hooky and Skiing

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

In case you haven’t already heard the great news, March 4th marks the start of the 2nd Annual National Play Hooky and Ski Week!  We’ve already convinced you why you need to skip out on work, school or other obligations, but now it’s time to arm you with the excuses you’ll need to successfully pull it…  Read the rest of the post!

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February 25, 2013

Top 7 Benefits of Playing Hooky and Skiing

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

In case you haven’t heard, the 2nd Annual National Play Hooky & Ski Week is fast approaching.  Grab your family, friends and (trusted) co-workers and ditch school, work or your other obligations to hit the slopes from March 4-8, 2013!  In need of further convincing?  Here are seven benefits of playing hooky and squeezing in…  Read the rest of the post!

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February 20, 2013

Liftopia Presents: 2nd Annual National Play Hooky & Ski Week!

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

Colorado Lift Ticket Deals Crested Butte Lift Tickets from $55.00 save 42% Arapahoe Basin Lift Ticket + Bacon Bloody Mary from $54.99 save 38% Copper Mountain Lift Tickets from $64.00 save 38% Durango Lift Tickets from $46.99 save 37% Sunlight Mountain Lift Tickets from $35.99 save 35% See All Deals in Colorado→ Utah Lift Ticket…  Read the rest of the post!

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February 6, 2013

It’s Time to Hit the Slopes! Let’s Get After It!

Katie Kearsey (Social Media Manager) tells it like it is:

Here are 100 great reasons to get back out there and hit the slopes! Lift ticket deals up to 84% off. Colorado Lift Ticket Deals Copper Mountain Lift Tickets from $55.00 save 47% Arapahoe Basin Lift Tickets from $47.99 save 39% Durango Lift Tickets from $46.99 save 37% Steamboat 3-Day Lift Ticket + Base Club…  Read the rest of the post!

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