Tag: Arapahoe Basin
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This stunning via ferrata route reaches 13,000 feet in the Colorado mountains
Arapahoe Basin might be known for its snowy slopes in the winter, but come summer, this resort transforms into a different type of adventure destination. One of the most notable summer offerings at this Summit County resort is the ‘Via Ferrata Tour’ – a high alpine adventure that offers no shortage of great views and…
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Get 79% off standard costs with ‘early bird’ pricing of A-Basin summer pass
Summer activities are about to kick off at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, and the Summit County, Colorado resort is offering ‘early bird pricing’ pricing for its summer pass that delivers a value of $1,000 for just $209. The pass includes entry into the Summer Beer Fest and Oktoberfest, one full-day Via Ferrata tour, an Aerial…
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Here’s a look at ‘a day in the life’ of a Colorado ski patroller
The morning at a ski area begins long before the first chairlift starts spinning, when the mountain is still quiet and covered with a fresh, untouched layer of snow. After all, behind every run a guest makes down a powdery smooth slope is a team of patrollers who have already put in hours of unseen…
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Woman calls law enforcement on person wanting ski area parking spot she ‘saved for husband’
Law enforcement recently responded to a parking lot dispute at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin and the incident touches on a hot topic of debate – one that honestly doesn’t warrant any debate, at all. According to a report on the matter, a woman said she was being harassed in the A-Basin lot while she was attempting…
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Arapahoe Basin to reopen for final weekend of ski season
Arapahoe Basin will be open for one last weekend of the 2025-26 ski season, the ski area said Monday. It’s the second time it’s extended its closing date after the May snowstorm last week. The ski slopes will be closed Monday through Thursday this week, but will reopen Friday through Sunday to close out what…
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Arapahoe Basin to close May 3 after longest ski season in Colorado this year
Arapahoe Basin announced on Thursday that it will be closing the slopes on May 3, according to its website. The current cumulative snowfall in the Denver area is a record low, as of April only reaching 27.3 inches. The 1903-04 season was the last time a winter season was dryer, peaking at 27.2 inches, according…
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Arapahoe Basin to close May 3 after longest ski season in Colorado this year
Arapahoe Basin announced on Thursday that it will be closing the slopes on May 3, according to its website. The current cumulative snowfall in the Denver area is a record low, as of April only reaching 27.3 inches. The 1903-04 season was the last time a winter season was dryer, peaking at 27.2 inches, according…
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A-Basin announces closing day, set to tie another spot as ‘last ski area open’ in Colorado
The end of an abysmal snow season is drawing to a close in Colorado and despite the widespread dryness, it looks like two Centennial State ski areas will have their lifts spinning into May. According to an announcement from Arapahoe Basin, their closing day will take place on May 3 – the same date that…
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Two major ski resorts selling $50 lift tickets in Colorado
Want a major discount next time you hit the slopes on a standard lift ticket in Colorado? Head to the mountains during a week day. Hopeful skiers will find weekend lift tickets at Winter Park Resort in Grand County costing up to $269 as March hits, but it’s a very different situation on Thursdays. Current…
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A skier’s guide to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area: Terrain, dining, lodging, parking, and more
Home to some of North America’s highest-elevation terrain for skiing and snowboarding, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is perhaps best known for its expert options – though there’s still plenty of variety that guests at all levels can have a fun time. To top it off, the entire A-Basin experience is wrapped up with a laidback…