Liftopia‚ most widely known as a popular website for purchasing discounted ski/snowboard lift tickets‚ may double as a way to describe Whaleback Mountain in Enfield‚ NH on the weekend of March 16th & 17th when Lift Festival‚ the self-proclaimed "Elevated Music Experience" takes over the slopes and setting of the unique mountain located just minutes from Lebanon‚ NH and White River Junction‚ VT for its first installment. Highlights of the weekend's lineup include Conspirator‚ Orchard Lounge‚ Ghostland Observatory‚ Lettuce‚ Paper Diamond‚ Break Science‚ and The McLovins.

Conspirator - photo by Alex Rice-Swiss

Orchard Lounge - photo by Alex Rice-Swiss
All things considered‚ a New England infusion of spring-based mountain festivals including Lift and SnowMont has people amped up early for a spring and summer festival circuit that will undoubtedly see some insane music. Whether ending your winter on the hill or just starting up your festy circuit for 2012‚ Whaleback will serve as an excellent platform for both on March 16th & 17th.

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