March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start Round 1 of SnowBrains’ 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. In Round 1 alone, over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is. Related: March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Open Pallavicini Chair This Weekend Arapahoe Basin announced that its iconic Pallavicini Chair will begin operating for the season on Saturday, January 10, marking a major milestone in the resort’s winter buildup. The lift is expected to open around midday, providing access to Grizzly Road, West Wall, and Slalom Slope, along with limited openings on Challenger, Scudder, and Radical.The resort emphasized in a press release […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 9, 2026 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Arapahoe Basin, CO—Summit County’s Soul I first laid my eyes on the mountains when I was five-years-old. My parents loaded my siblings and me into a gold two-wheel-drive minivan in Kansas City and headed west. After being away from skiing for more than five years, my dad wanted to get back on snow just as badly as he wanted to introduce it to us. We […] Noah Wehrman | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Extends Unlimited Early-Season Access for 2025-26 Ikon Base Pass Holders Through January 16 Due to Low Snow Conditions Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, announced this morning that 2025-26 Ikon Base Pass holders will receive extended unlimited access to the mountain now through Friday, January 16, 2026, a change the resort says is meant to give skiers and riders more opportunity to enjoy early-season turns during a low-snow start. The resort previously offered unlimited Base Pass access only through December 19. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 11, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | December 2, 2025 1 Comment
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Fires Up Snow Guns for the First Time This Season 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Boosts Ikon Base Pass Access for Early Winter 2025-26 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 7, 2025 0 Comments
Early Snow Dusts Arapahoe Basin, CO, Signaling That Winter Is Well On Its Way Fresh snow blanketed Arapahoe Basin on Tuesday morning, giving Colorado skiers and riders an early taste of winter as the resort eyes the start of its 2025-26 season. Photos and videos shared by the resort show coverage reaching all the way to the base area after the September 17 storm. While the snowfall is not enough to set an opening […] Weather Martin Kuprianowicz | September 18, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Arapahoe Basin, CO, Prepares Snow Guns as Temperatures Drop View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (@arapahoe_basin) Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado has begun positioning its snow guns, signaling that the start of the snowmaking season is almost upon us. Related: Brain Post: How […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 9, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 6, 2025 0 Comments
Summit County Launches Affordable Housing Project for Colorado’s Essential Workers The Town of Frisco, Colorado, is partnering with the National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHPF) on two significant affordable housing projects at 602 Galena Street and 101 West Main Street. These developments are designed to address the severe shortage of housing for essential workers and low and middle-income families in the notoriously expensive area. The project is a direct response to […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 31, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2025 0 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Announces June 8 Closing Day After 214 Days of Skiing Ski season is sadly coming to an end in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced yesterday that it will close on Sunday, June 8. Related: These Are the 9 Ski Resorts That Are Open in North America This Weekend The ski area said in a social post: “We will ski & ride 7 days a week until June 1. After […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2025 0 Comments
Solid Snowfall Hits the Last 2 Resorts Still Open In Colorado With More in Forecast It may be mid-May, but people are still skiing at resorts throughout the country. It’s that time of the year when the die-hards come out to grab the last laps of the season and enjoy the warm weather and soft conditions. 15 resorts in the U.S. are still open, and two are located in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 16, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Adjusts Parking Reservations for 2025-26 Amid Ikon Pass Changes 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Bikes Meet Snow at “Slush N’ Spokes” Race This Weekend at Arapahoe Basin, CO 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 […] Industry News Brent Glogau | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Host 4th Annual Gay Basin Celebration May 17–18 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (@arapahoe_basin) Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host its fourth annual Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride event on May 17–18, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of skiing, music, and festivities. The event kicks off Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with a Pride parade from the […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 5, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2025 0 Comments
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