Snowboarding

Ski Butlers Were a Hit in Washington, D.C.

Connie Lawn | Posted 05.23.2012

Connie Lawn

The two young founders of Ski Butlers, Bryn Carey and Riley Tippet, were the Western Region winners of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award.

Ski Season Weather Wrap Up

Liftopia | Posted 05.14.2012

Liftopia

The most popular phrase used by meteorologists this season was, "The weather pattern looks like it will change in the next week or two." Not so much.

PHOTOS: Best Cars For Ski Towns

Liftopia | Posted 04.25.2012

Liftopia

You need to get to the hill in style, right? So Team Liftopia threw their opinions into the mixer, and I've assembled a list of the best ski cars.

Pro Snowboarder Travis Rice Mentors Inner City Youth

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.30.2012

Steve Larosiliere

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I'm With Stupid: Skiing Teletubbies and the Death of Spontaneity

Todd Hartley | Posted 05.27.2012

Todd Hartley

Nowadays kids can hardly do anything without a parent or friend insisting they wait a few minutes while the cameras come out. It's ridiculous.

Top 5 Night Skiing Spots

Liftopia | Posted 05.22.2012

Liftopia

Why stop shredding the slopes when the sun goes down? At many resorts around the globe you can ski for more than 12 hours a day and well into evening ...

Thirty Years Later, Burton U.S. Open Preserves Its Roots

Ariston Anderson | Posted 05.15.2012

Ariston Anderson

In the past three decades snowboarding has broken into the Olympics, grown into a billion-dollar industry and, most importantly, established a new fellowship on the snow, uniting people from the U.S. to Japan.

Ski Colleges Above And Below the Radar

Liftopia | Posted 05.10.2012

Liftopia

Here's a handful of additional schools ideal for skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers and winter outdoor enthusiasts attempting to spend a lot of time on the slopes.

A Family Ski Weekend, Even Without The Snow

Lisa McElroy | Posted 05.05.2012

Lisa McElroy

The trip was a bit of a last minute plan -- spring had arrived early in the Philadelphia area, and it felt like we all had a bit of spring fever. Our biggest fear? That it would get so warm that we'd never get a chance to hit the slopes

Top 5 Mountain Activities For Non Skiers

Liftopia | Posted 04.28.2012

Liftopia

Growing up, we always thought sledding was meant for kids.

PHOTOS: America's 5 Most Epic Ski Runs

Liftopia | Posted 04.23.2012

Liftopia

A poll of the Liftopia crew's favorite runs resulted an amazing response and our list of the Top 5 Epic Ski Runs.

Liftopia's Top 5 Après Ski Spots

Liftopia | Posted 04.15.2012

Liftopia

What goes best with skiing? Drinking, of course!

PHOTOS: The 8 Best Ski Airports

Liftopia | Posted 04.08.2012

Liftopia

At Liftopia, we travel quite a bit for work -- and for play! -- and spend a fair amount of time in airports across the country. Below are our favorites based on easy access to resorts, speed of baggage delivery and how quickly we can get in and out of the terminal and out on the slopes.

Top 5 Slopes To Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday

The Ski Channel | Posted 04.06.2012

The Ski Channel

We've compiled a quick list of some of the nation's top ski resorts to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday.

Wintergreen Resort's Eighth Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend

Connie Lawn | Posted 03.31.2012

Connie Lawn

Fog enveloped much of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as we began the Wounded Warrior Weekend. The warriors and their families have faced greater ...

On the Slopes, Take Smart Steps to Prevent Ski Knees, Skier's Thumb, Serious Head Injuries

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 03.31.2012

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

As snow sport enthusiasts invade ski resorts this winter, two to three in every 1,000 ski visits and nearly seven snowboard visits will result in an injury. Fortunately, most ski and snowboarding injuries are not serious or life threatening.

WATCH: Shaun White Earns Historic Perfect Score

AP | Posted 03.30.2012

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — With the gold medal already his, Shaun White laid down a victory lap to remember — a perfect one. White earned ...

Danny Kass' Top Five Tips For The Sundance Slopes

Sarah Hall | Posted 03.22.2012

Sarah Hall

Figuring out how to snowboard isn't easy. Unless you are at the Oakley Learn to Ride event at Sundance. It's a magical place where they dress you in cool clothes and give you a professional to help you fall your way down the mountain.

POLL: What's Your Idea Of The Perfect Winter Getaway Vacation?

Posted 03.21.2012

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Snow (Finally) Comes To Mammoth Mountain

The Ski Channel | Posted 03.21.2012

The Ski Channel

For skiers and snowboarders in California and across the nation, the time for waiting is over.

PHOTOS: In Alaska, Winter Wonder At 20 Below

Kirsten Dixon | Posted 03.19.2012

Kirsten Dixon

We've been shoveling non-stop just to keep the roofs from caving in and the snow from obscuring the doorways. We have to work to keep pathways to and fro carved into the six feet or more of snow covering the ground. It might seem a little out there to come to such a place for rest and relaxation, but I'll let you in on a little secret: For many people living in Alaska, it's our favorite time of year.

HuffPost Guides: Bald Mountain Ski Area

The Huffington Post | Jane Ellis | Posted 01.12.2012

Bald Mountain Ski Area in Idaho is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offer...

HuffPost Guides: Silverton Mountain

The Huffington Post | Sara Ipatenco | Posted 01.09.2012

Silverton Mountain in Colorado is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers...

HuffPost Guides: Burke Mountain Resort

The Huffington Post | Eliza Martinez | Posted 01.06.2012

Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offe...

HuffPost Guides: Tamarack Resort

The Huffington Post | Laura Agadoni | Posted 01.06.2012

Tamarack Resort in Idaho is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our g...