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
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Adds Unlimited Ikon Pass Access for 2025-26 Season 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2025 0 Comments
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, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Report: Does the ‘Living Legend’ Live Up To Its Hype? 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 […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 26, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Receives Sustainability Award Skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts are often the tip of the spear in promoting sustainability and protecting our planet. After all, if there is no snow, there will be no skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, or other winter activities, and no one wants that. The ski industry and ski resorts around the United States and the world have taken notice […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 25, 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 | February 22, 2025 0 Comments
The 6 Best Spring Skiing Resorts in North America Spring skiing is a sacred activity in North America. The seriousness of winter was gradually worn away as skier’s and rider’s furrowed brows soften due to playful spring snow conditions, the skin of members of the opposite sex, and strong alcoholic beverages. In North American ski towns, spring is about renewal, alternate activities, goofy costumes, snowller blades, hot tubs, and live music. Many ski resort offer some sort of combination of the above mention sacred springtime activities but only a few offer up the whole enchilada. These are the chosen ones: […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 22, 2025 4 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Ski Patrol Votes to Unionize, Joins United Mountain Workers In a landmark decision, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Union (ABSPU) has officially voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) 7781 United Mountain Workers, marking a significant step for the ski patrol team in their push for fair representation and better working conditions. The announcement, made via social media, highlighted the challenges faced by the patrol throughout the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
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