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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Keeping The “Legend” Alive With an Abundance of Investment Coming in New Master Plan

[UPDATED: 8:25 a.m. PST, December 2, 2025] Arapahoe Basin, known as the “legend” for its long season and local vibe, is committed to significant infrastructure investments as outlined in its Master Development Plan (MDP). The proposed MDP, first introduced in 2023 before Alterra’s 2024 acquisition of Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin), is set to keep the “Legend” alive for decades. A-Basin sits in […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Fires Up Snow Guns for the First Time This Season

Snowmaking has begun at Arapahoe Basin, CO. | Photo: Lucas Herbert, Arapahoe Basin

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, began snowmaking for the 2025–26 season on Sunday night, marking the first run of its snow guns this year. Operations kicked off on October 12 at approximately 8:30 p.m. under prime early-season conditions and continued through the morning of October 13. Related: Brain Post: How Snow Guns Work The mountain’s snowmaking team worked overnight to […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Boosts Ikon Base Pass Access for Early Winter 2025-26

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Ikon Base Pass holders will enjoy expanded early season access to Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, this winter, following an access change announced ahead of the 2025-26 season. A-Basin, one of the earliest U.S. resorts to open for winter, will now offer unlimited skiing and riding to Ikon Base Pass holders from opening day through Friday, December 19. These days do not […]
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First Snowfall at Arapahoe Basin, CO, Signals Countdown to Season Opening

Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin saw its first dusting of snow today, September 13, marking the first sign of winter for the 2025-26 season. Storms are expected to continue overnight, raising hopes that “A-Basin will open ASAP, depending on Mother Nature,” as the resort shared in an email. Snowmaking typically begins in early to mid-October, depending on temperatures and A-Basin aims to […]
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Adds Labrador Puppy to Avalanche Dog Team

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is adding a new member to its avalanche safety team this winter: a 4‑month‑old Labrador retriever named Walker—and ain’t he adorable?  Walker, adopted in May by fifth-year ski patroller Darcy Forsythe, will train alongside four other avalanche dogs at the resort, two of which are already certified, Post Independent reports. Forsythe said she was inspired to […]
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Huge 20-Foot Deep Landslide Closes Section of Loveland Pass, CO, Disrupting Arapahoe Basin Closing Day

Huge landslide on Loveland Pass, CO. | Photo: CDOT

A significant landslide forced the closure of Loveland Pass, Colorado, early Sunday morning, blocking U.S. Highway 6 near mile marker 226, roughly one mile before the Summit County line. The slide, which measured approximately 100 feet wide and 20 feet deep, did not involve any vehicles or cause injuries, according to officials from the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office and […]
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Summer Starts Where Ski Season Ends: Arapahoe Basin, CO, Shifts Gears With New Trails, Passes, and Mountain Adventure

In Colorado’s high alpine country, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado—known simply as “A-Basin” to locals and die-hard skiers—is wasting no time pivoting from winter to summer. The resort, famous for having one of the longest ski seasons in North America, officially wraps up skiing on June 15. But just days later, on June 27, the lifts will spin once again—this […]
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Colorado’s Last Ski Resort To Close for the 2024-25 Season: Arapahoe Basin Extends Season to June 15

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, known worldwide for its steep terrain, high-alpine energy, and famously long ski seasons, is once again making headlines for pushing well into summer. Nestled high on the western slope of the Continental Divide in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, A-Basin—affectionately called “A-Bay” by locals—sits at a base elevation of 10,520 feet and rises to a summit of 13,050 feet. […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Releases Master Development Plan, Revealing Ambitious Long-Term Vision

Arapahoe Basin is one of the highest-elevation ski resorts in North America, has one of the longest ski seasons on the continent, and is one of the most challenging ski resorts in the country. A-Basin’s high-alpine environment is incredibly diverse, ranging from easy lower mountain cruisers and the wide-open intermediate terrain of the upper mountain and Montezuma Bowl, to the […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Adjusts Parking Reservations for 2025-26 Amid Ikon Pass Changes

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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, will adjust its parking reservation program for the 2025-26 season, coinciding with its first full winter of unlimited access for full Ikon Pass holders, reports The Summit Daily. The resort introduced its current parking system during the 2024–25 season to address mounting traffic issues along U.S. Highway 6 near Loveland Pass. That system required reservations […]
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Bikes Meet Snow at “Slush N’ Spokes” Race This Weekend at Arapahoe Basin, CO

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This weekend, Saturday, May 10, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado is bringing back one of its most electrifying events with Slush N’ Spokes, a human-powered downhill bike race on snow that promises adrenaline, camaraderie, and full-throttle fun. If you’ve ever looked down a snowy ski run and thought, “I should ride my bike down that,” this event is your dream come […]
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5 U.S. Athletes Qualify for 2026 Freeride World Tour After Arapahoe Basin, CO, Challenger

Five U.S. athletes have secured their spots on the 2026 Freeride World Tour (FWT) following standout performances at the final Challenger Series event held at Arapahoe Basin in Colorado. The competition, which concluded on April 16, marked the culmination of the Region 2 (Americas) qualifying circuit.​ Related: Historic Day for Skiing as Massive Tricks Meet the Planet’s Most Dynamic Terrain at […]
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Adds Unlimited Ikon Pass Access for 2025-26 Season

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Arapahoe Basin is going all-in on Ikon. Starting next winter, full Ikon Pass holders will have unlimited access to A-Basin, marking the first time since 2019 the resort has offered unrestricted access to a multi-resort pass. Previously, Ikon Pass users were limited to 7 days per season at the independently owned ski area. Ikon Base Pass holders will still be […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Leave Mountain Collective Pass After 2024-25 Season

Arapahoe Basin will exit the Mountain Collective pass after the 2024-25 season, “a widely expected move” following last year’s acquisition by Alterra Mountain Company, as reported by The Storm Skiing Journal. The departure leaves Aspen as the only remaining Mountain Collective destination in Colorado, though it includes four ski areas. The decision comes as no surprise after Alterra removed Mammoth, […]
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