Tag: Arapahoe Basin
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Getting to know Summit County on and off the slopes
Colorado is home to names synonymous with skiing — the likes of Vail, Aspen, Steamboat and Telluride known around the world. But the greatest showcase of skiing in the state? We propose a locale that can’t be defined by one name, but four. Yes, it’s quadruple the fun in Summit County. However close in proximity,…
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Colorado ski area adjusting parking reservations for next season
A popular Colorado ski area is slightly adjusting how it manages parking next season. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area launched a reservation system ahead of the 2024-25 season: Drivers would need to book online in advance and pay $20 for a spot at one of the main parking lots on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between Dec.…
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Colorado ski resort seeks ‘bucket list’ terrain, highest lift in North America
In a recently published master plan looking ahead to the next decade, one of Colorado’s most popular ski resorts envisions a new “bucket list experience.” That’s how Copper Mountain Resort describes the potential of lift-served terrain on the east face of Jacque Peak. The proposed expansion covers about 500 acres reaching above 13,000 feet — “among…
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Arapahoe Basin and Keystone announce opening date for winter 2024-25
Keystone announced opening within minutes of The Basin’s announcement.
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Get ’em while it’s hot: Affordable multi-mountain ‘Gems’ passes now on sale in Colorado
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Amid the summer heat, the trade group representing the majority of Colorado’s ski areas wants people to think snow. Colorado Ski Country USA recently listed its multi-mountain family pass for sale. That’s the Gems Pass, proudly featuring some of the state’s non-mega resorts. Passes for teens ($199) and parents ($325) grant two days at each…
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East Wall season at Arapahoe Basin has arrived | Whiteout
The Legendary zone has great history, fun facts and…opening soon
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PHOTOS: Arapahoe Basin opens new terrain Jan. 10, 2024
Skiing and riding at Arapahoe Basin just received good news on Wednesday. The resort announced it opened two trails in the Beavers zone (Loafer and Davis) and trails in the Pallavincini zone (The Alleys and Pali Face) after the resort received 6 inches of fresh snow from a Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 storm. The resort…
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Powder primer 2023: A closer look at Colorado’s ski areas
ARAPAHOE BASIN (est. 1946) A-Basin is the oldest of Summit County’s four ski areas, beginning with former ski racers and World War II veterans. The decades ushered in a new cast of characters: a scrappy bunch who called themselves Atomic Janitors, cleaning by night, sleeping in an A-Frame attic and skiing by daybreak. Skiable terrain:…
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Another Colorado ski area announces opening day for 2023-24 season
Another Colorado ski area is kicking off its season. Following Arapahoe Basin’s wintry celebration Sunday, Keystone Resort has announced it is opening Wednesday. A news release Monday thanked “more than a foot of new snow and the return to cold temperatures for snowmaking over the weekend.” The result will be two miles of skiing and…
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PHOTOS: Opening day at Arapahoe Basin 2023
Hundreds of people show up for opening day at Arapahoe Basin on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, near Dillon, Colo.