Arapahoe Basin, CO, Selling Off Lengths of Haul Rope From Legendary Pallavicini Chair In addition to auctioning the last two Pallavicini ‘Pali’ chairs, Arapahoe Basin, CO, will also offer sections of the Pali haul rope for purchase. The new lift opened on December 20th, 2020. The haul rope will be sold in 3-foot pieces for $20. Additional pieces will be sold for $2 per foot. Whether you’re interested in creating a work of […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Sets Up Snowmaking Equipment Ahead of 2023/24 Season The race to open has already started. Arapahoe Basin is often a frontrunner for being one of the first resorts in North America to spin its chairs and it looks like it is getting ready to be a contender this year again. The resort posted this on its Instagram earlier this week: “Some of you may have noticed something 🆒 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 14, 2023 0 Comments
5 Highest Base Areas in the U.S. Ever wonder why the Rockies tend to have some of the best skiing in the world? Colorado dominates both base elevation and summit elevation at resorts in the USA. High elevation doesn’t necessarily mean the most annual snowfall, but they manage to keep a consistent snowpack due to the elevation. If you bank on consistency when planning a trip, here […] Brains Mark Kuligoski | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Arapahoe Basin, CO, Receives Multiple Inches of Fresh Summer Snow The above photo is from Arapahoe Basin, CO, on *checks calendar* June 2nd. That’s right; it’s snowing in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin is the only resort still open in Colorado and one of only five in North America. These few inches will surely make the next few days a closing weekend to remember. Related: These Are the 5 Ski Resorts Still Open […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 2, 2023 0 Comments
Skier Visits to Arapahoe Basin, CO, Up 9% in 22/23 Skier visits to Arapahoe Basin, CO, went up 9% for the 22/23 season compared to last season. However, they remain 25% lower than when they were partnered with Vail Resorts, according to Arapahoe Basin Chief Operations Officer Alan Henceroth. These numbers are a good sign for the resort, as they aim to keep crowds low and end the parking problems they […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
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
A-Basin’s Pallavicini: One of Colorado’s Most Iconic Chairlifts Frequently, skiers and snowboarders will find themselves lapping one chairlift for the entire day. One ski area that is built for this type of riding is Arapahoe Basin in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin, otherwise referred to as A-Basin or The Legend receives around 350 inches of average annual snowfall and consistently has one of the longest ski seasons in the state. […] Brains Jesse | December 9, 2022 1 Comment