Arapahoe Basin, CO, Announces Closing Date & Spring Festivities The longest season in Summit County, CO, is coming to a strong finish on Sunday, June 4, 2023. On Wednesday morning, A-Basin announced their closing date and Spring mountain festivities for the end of the season. Not only will A-Basin be open 7 days a week for skiing and riding until closing day, but they also have some on-mountain celebrations planned […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 26, 2023 0 Comments
Police Towed 25 Illegally Parked Cars from Loveland Pass on April 1st Loveland Pass, the stretch of highway off of I-70 that provides sole access to the popular ski resort Arapahoe Basin, experienced a parking fiasco on April 1st. Bluebird powder conditions combined with weekend crowds on a day that has seen historically high visitation led to a large number of skiers hitting the slopes that day. 25 cars were towed as […] Industry News Matt Scribner | April 7, 2023 0 Comments
Colorado’s Oldest Chairlift Set to Be Retired After 70 Years Colorado’s oldest operating chairlift started spinning almost 70 years ago at Aspen Mountain. The historic double chair, center pole was engineered by lift designer Robert Heron. Serving as Lift 3 at Aspen from 1954 until 1969, the lift was then sold to Sunlight Mountain Resort where it went into service in 1973. Related: These Are All The New Chairlifts Being […] Industry News Luke Guilford | March 7, 2023 4 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Season Passes Are Almost Sold Out The popular Summit County resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, is nearly sold out of 2022-23 season passes. The resort announced on Tuesday that they have sold 90% of their available passes, giving skiers and riders a short window of time to purchase one for this year. The A-Basin Season Pass is the only available method of receiving unlimited, unrestricted access to […] Industry News Matt Scribner | December 8, 2022 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Installing 4 New Tower Fan Snow Guns Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (Colorado) will install four new tower fan snow guns on the Lower High Noon trail this upcoming season. The High Noon trail is a mellow intermediate run on the front side of A-Bay, taking skiers and riders from the top of the Black Mountain Express lift to the Base Lodge. A fun cruiser run, High Noon […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | September 2, 2022 0 Comments
Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is Turning 75 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? If you find yourself in Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin, you’re in luck! Arapahoe Basin is inviting all skiers and snowboarders to a weekend-long celebration for the ski area’s 75th anniversary. The festivities start on Friday, April 1, and end on Sunday, April 3. Activities will satisfy all ages with events ranging from the […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | March 30, 2022 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Arapahoe Basin, CO In a corporate and crowded Colorado ski scene, Arapahoe Basin stands out as a breath of fresh air against its well known affluent neighbors. Perched near the top of Loveland Pass, a mere hour and fifteen minutes from downtown Denver, A-Basin’s local passionate vibe is what keeps it my favorite mountain near the front range. It’s a true skiers mountain that […] Lucas Gauthier | July 29, 2021 2 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO: “Next Season We Are Going to Continue to Restrict Our Pass and Ticket Visits” Changes are coming to A-Basin next season. The premier Colorado ski area says that COVID-19 has taught it many valuable lessons, that it’s listening to its season pass holders, and that it’ll be making a few big changes next season to “preserve our culture and vibe,” according to Arapahoe Basin COO Alan Henceroth. Those changes include but are currently not […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | March 12, 2021 4 Comments