Arapahoe Basin OPENS TODAY First Ski Resort to Open North America | Conditions Report:

Arapahoe Basin ski resort in Colorado is Open for business today.  They’re the first ski resort to open in North America for the 2014/15 winter season.  Congrats, A-Basin.  Their 10,800-foot base elevation always makes them one of the first to open.

A-Basin’s CEO, Al, took a run yestereve to see how the run was skiing.  Here’s what he said about it:

I went for a run this afternoon [Oct. 16th, 2014] just to make sure everything was ready for the opening. It was so good I stayed out and took a few extra laps. Either my boots shrunk or my feet got a little fatter over the summer. Our staff is putting the finishing touches on everything. The lift crew is training and setting up ramps and signs. The Ski Patrol is doing their thing. There is a lot of vacuuming going on around here. I am off to The 6th Alley for a “trial run” on their products and services. Friday will be a very good day. You know, this ski thing is a lot of fun. – Al

What Will Be Open:

Lifts = Black Mountain Express Chair:  – 9am-4pm

Trails = High Noon (intermediate)

Park = 3 features:  Lift Tower Tube, Picnic Table, and 30′ Down Rail.