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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Report: Does the ‘Living Legend’ Live Up To Its Hype?

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Report from Thursday, February 20, 2025 A-Basin—it’s 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. For a ski resort that doesn’t even rank in the top 50 in terms of skiable acreage in North America, Arapahoe Basin […]

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Liam Abbott | February 26, 2025
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Top 5 Best Day Ski Trips from Denver

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The ski season is almost upon us here in the Colorado Rockies, which means it is time to start making plans for those day ski trips if you haven’t already. The following empirically and scientifically derived list is thus provided to the reader as an aid in planning and final decision-making for said day trips. #5 Monarch Mountain It isn’t […]

Curtis Weller | October 26, 2022
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Video: New Pallavicini Lift Opens At Arapahoe Basin, CO

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Arapahoe Basin, CO Conditions Report: White Ribbon Of Death

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Arapahoe Basin had a quiet opening earlier this week. Opening in the early afternoon of November 9th via a social media post, many people missed the opening day. With a slower start to snowmaking and a less than abundant October snowfall, the resort opened much later than […]

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Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | November 13, 2020
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO Opens For 2020/2021 Season!

Arapahoe Basin is officially open for skiing for the 2020-2021 season!  Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Announces ‘The Beach Is Not the Party Zone This Year’ The resort announced in a social media post this afternoon that: “We are open for the 2020-21 season. Black Mountain Express, servicing the High Noon trail, will be open until 4:30 this afternoon. Tuesday (tomorrow), […]

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Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | November 9, 2020
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO Begins Making Snow

Temperatures plummeted and snow guns fired up at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area near Dillon, Colorado last night. Air temperatures are in the teens up there and relative humidity is low, making for the perfect time to begin making snow. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Reveal Winter 20/21 Plan | Mid-October Opening and No Reservations Required for Season Pass Holders Alan Henceroth, […]

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This Weekend Launches “Snowstang”, Ski Bus From Denver to A-Basin, Loveland and Steamboat

Colorado skiers will soon be able to take a bus from Denver to A-Basin, Loveland and Steamboat. The service is called “Snowstang”, and involves three 51-seat buses equipped with restrooms, power outlets, Wi-Fi and luggage racks. Starting December 14, the bus system will run every Saturday and Sunday, as well as the Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents Day holidays. […]

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Micho | December 11, 2019
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The Ultimate Colorado Season Pass Buyers Guide

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When it comes to selecting a ski/ride season pass in Colorado there are as many options as there are mountains. Comparing passes can be difficult and time-consuming. So we have done the hard work for you and compiled all of the relevant data here for your convenience. All prices are for 2019/2020 season passes unless otherwise noted. All prices are […]

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Curtis Weller | August 23, 2019
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Arapahoe Basin, CO Report: Winter Conditions on the East Wall

* Report from April 7, 2019. Following an excellent March that brought 60″ of new snow, conditions at Arapahoe Basin are looking good. Continuing the above average trend the area has seen for the entire season, Arapahoe Basin is currently at 127% percent of average annual snowfall to-date.  All ski area zones remain open and with a 70″ base, continuing to […]

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Jon Roubik | April 12, 2019
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North America’s Highest Restaurant Opens at Arapahoe Basin

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Arapahoe Basin has announced the grand opening of America’s highest restaurant. The new Il Rufigio at Snow Plume, which sits at 12,456′, first opened its door to the public on January 19th, 2019. Il Rifugio, or The Shelter, in Italian is located at the top of Lenawee Mountain Lift, where it shares a building with the ski patrol hut.  The […]

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Jon Roubik | February 15, 2019
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Arapahoe Basin, CO Conditions Report: Chalky, Rocky and Steep

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With 135 of 145 runs now open, Arapahoe Basin is almost 100%. Some of the only terrain left closed is the East Wall, which typically doesn’t open until late winter anyways. Snowpack for the region is currently sitting at 111% of average.Coverage is good, allowing most of the resort to remain open. With little-to-no recent snowfall since Christmas, conditions have […]

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Jon Roubik | January 6, 2019
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Conditions Report: Rope Drops and Heavy Snow All-Day Long at Arapahoe Basin, CO

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With well-above average snowfall for most of the state, the 2018/2019 ski season in Colorado has gone off with a bang! The snowpacks in several regions have exceeded what most are familiar with considering it’s not even December. Word got out that a one-two combo of storms would descend on the state over the holiday weekend, with targets on the […]

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Jon Roubik | November 24, 2018
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Colorado Ski Season Extended!

Thanks to a good amount of late season snowfall, several Colorado resorts are extending their seasons! You lucky dogs in Colorado. Aspen Mountain was set to close Sunday, April 20, but has extended their season, opening April 25-27th and May 3-5th. Copper Mountain was also set to close on Sunday, April 20, and has extended their season one extra weekend, April 25-27th. […]

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