The Art of Après Ski in the Springtime
Après ski: the art of “drinking, listening to music and making fun of your friend’s epic wipeouts that day.” ~ Feet Banks on après ski at Whistler. Once upon a time, late spring in a ski town was a time of tumbleweeds, lost gloves appearing beneath the chairlift as the snow melted, and frustrated golfers… Read the rest of the post!
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!
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Hot Tub Etiquette
My friend’s brother used to be such a skibum that he laundered his dirty socks in the dishwasher alongside yesterday’s dinner crockery. In one sharehouse from my skibum days, ski socks were worn in the shower for an “in-between visits to the Laundromat”-refresh. Luckily, we never had a hot tub. I can’t imagine what it… Read the rest of the post!
Get Your Santa Ski On This Holiday Season
Looking to get into the holiday spirit on the slopes this month? Here’s a list of events across North America for you to get your Santa Ski on. After all, ’tis the season! Mt. Rose | Saturday, December 15, 2012 Head over to Mt. Rose on Saturday, December 15 from 10am to 4pm to take… Read the rest of the post!
The 5 Best Chairlifts in North America
Being a chairlift isn’t easy. You’re out there in the cold, constantly spinning in circles, pushing people’s butts around all day. Plus, no one ever says thank you after a good ride and an angry mob forms when you’re out sick. It’s a thankless task, really. We at Liftopia want to take a moment to… Read the rest of the post!
Summer Festivals
There are all kinds of festivals throughout the summer season: music, wine, beer and even yoga to name a few. But let’s be real, what better way is there to spend a sunny summer day than at a beautiful mountain resort stuffing yourself with delicious food! I hereby declare the following as the best food and wine summer festivals hosted… Read the rest of the post!
