Arapahoe Basin, CO will be the first ski resort to open in North America this season tomorrow October 21st, 2016.

Loveland Ski Area, CO, right across the street, plans to open next week.

“Congratulations to our friends at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on their opening day news! We will not open this weekend, but we will keep making snow and expect to be open at some point next week.” – Loveland, CO yesterday

Here is what to expect on opening day at Arapahoe Basin, CO:

OPENING DAY DETAILS for ARAPAHOE BASIN, CO TOMORROW:

• Arapahoe Basin will remain open daily until closing day (May or June)

• 1 Lift Open = Black Mountain Express

• 1 Run Open = High Noon

• Resort Opens at 9am

• Season Pass Office Opens at 8am

• You Can Purchase Tickets Online Here:  tickets.arapahoebasin.com

• Opening Day Ticket Prices:  
  • $76 for adults (ages 19-69)
  • $64 for youth (ages 15-18)
  • $38 for kids (ages 6-14)
  • kids age 5 and under ski free every day

MORE DETAILS:

Food & Beverage

• The Legends’ Cafe and main part of the A-Frame will be closed for construction, but we will still have food!
• Breakfast: We will have a hot dish and grab-and-go items available at the 6th Alley Bar & Grill from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Lunch: Both the 6th Alley Bar & Grill and Black Mountain Lodge at mid-mountain will serve lunch starting at 10:30 a.m.
• Après: The 6th Alley Bar & Grill will run normal après hours (Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Fri-Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Todd Johnson will be playing live in the 6th Alley on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Mug Club: 6th Alley Mug Club sales start at 8:00 a.m. in Marnie’s Bar (2nd floor of the A-Frame). Mugs are $45, one per person, and you must be 21 years of age.

Rental gear & clothing

• The A-Basin Rental Shop is located in the Winter Sports Center on the base area level. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• We have skis, snowboards and boots available for adults and kids ages 3 and up.
• You can rent jackets and pants for $15 per item in the Rental Shop too!
• Do you also need a lift ticket? You can buy your lift ticket when you pay for your rentals.

Snowsports Lessons

• The A-Basin Snowsports School will be open for Value Season Private lessons beginning opening day. Instruction levels are dependent on what terrain is available. You can learn more about our early season lessons here.

Arapahoe Sports Retail Shop

• Arapahoe Sports underwent a huge remodel this summer! We’re not quite moved in to the new space yet, but we’ll be selling items out of the Kids Center for the time being.
• If you forget a hat, socks, goggles, etc., you can find them at Arapahoe Sports.“I don’t think tomorrow will be a good opening. I think it will be a tremendous opening. Yesterday’s snowcat work was outstanding. We were able to keep the snowmaking system running all day long yesterday. This morning, at dawn, the wet bulb temperature was 11 F at mid-mountain. The snowmakers ran the system full bore all night long. Today will be another big day for the snowcat team. Coverage will be outstanding and, more importantly, the skiing and riding will be wicked fun.

“I don’t think tomorrow will be a good opening. I think it will be a tremendous opening. Yesterday’s snowcat work was outstanding. We were able to keep the snowmaking system running all day long yesterday. This morning, at dawn, the wet bulb temperature was 11 F at mid-mountain. The snowmakers ran the system full bore all night long. Today will be another big day for the snowcat team. Coverage will be outstanding and, more importantly, the skiing and riding will be wicked fun.

Now that most of the snow is made, the Park Crew will spend today setting and shaping our rail features. Expect 2-4 features for Friday and we will keep improving on that. As the park comes together, I will post some pictures.” – Arapahoe Basin COO, Alan Henceroth, today