Glenn Morse: This is very patriotic, I think this is the best news I have heard since March 13th, being different and a leader of the industry is what the basin is all about, God bless America! Skiers and snowboarders file into Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on a bluebird reopening day Wednesday morning with health and safety protocols in place amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Closing date is TBD. We can party next season. The warm weather created four long puddles near the top of the mountain that created a fun challenge for those that decided to give it a try. “Leave it to A-Basin to give us this wonderful treat. “We believe the Basin has a solid plan in place, and we ask for everyone’s cooperation with all the directions, guidelines and restrictions that are necessary to make this a success. Some years it has offered skiing and snowboarding into July. We know this is going to get national attention in the ski world so let’s do this right! The ski area has been collaborating with state and local authorities since it closed March 14 and this opportunity for a limited reopening is the result of that ongoing partnership. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area posted a photo of a “COVID-era staff meeting” on Twitter Tuesday as the ski area geared up for Wednesday’s reopening. The reopening rules are as follows: 1. We need everyone to help.". … The Colorado Sun — jesse@coloradosun.com We need to take this very seriously and we need to respect the guidance given by our Summit County and State of Colorado health officials. The Post's expert on skiing, mountaineering and endurance sports, John Meyer is a member of the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Colorado Running Hall of Fame. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Skier numbers will be limited. We need everyone to help.”. Check out our YouTube channel for footage from The Legend! “Mostly this opening is for all of our pass holders.”, We have been given an extraordinary opportunity. Physical distancing will be enforced and guests must wear face coverings in designated areas. Restaurants, shops and bars will be closed. The vast majority of the available space will be reserved at no cost for pass holders, including A-Basin only, A-Basin anyday, Ikon and Mountain Collective passes.. Not everyone will get the chance to ski every day.2. The Summit County resort says skiing and snowboarding will look very different. Let’s not let a small group of individuals ruin it for the majority following the rules. Beginners are asked to stay home. Most people though were just pleased to be skiing and snowboarding again after months of lockdown. 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Younger students may also have to return to classes at home, The fire torched nearly 9,000 acres and forced thousands to flee their homes. “I got a tad emotional on the chairlift,” May said after her first run down the mountain on mashed potato spring snow that felt nice and cushy under her feet. A-Basin first Colorado ski resort to announce limited reopening, Start your holiday travel at Colorado’s small airport, Silverado Ranch—Miles of beautiful trails and scenic lots. Partly cloudy. For instance, reservations will be required for those planning on visiting A-Basin and only 600 people will be granted access each day. RELATED: Skiers overwhelm Arapahoe Basin’s reservations system ahead of reopening, “We took the reservation thing live, and in Google Analytics you can actually see in real-time how many people are on a certain page of your website,” said communications manager Katherine Fuller. OPENPallavicini Lift (serving West Wall and Grizzly Road, while conditions last)Black Mountain Express LiftLenawee Lift, CLOSEDMontezuma, Beavers, Lazy J, Molly Hogan (lifts and terrain)The East WallTerrain parks. The re-opening is all about giving people a chance to ski and ride.3. "We have been given an extraordinary opportunity. Uphill access: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. (A-Basin Uphill Access Pass required; must be off the hill by 8:00 a.m.). Only 600 skiers and snowboarders will be allowed each day at A-Basin. Our group will review and follow up within 72 hours. Terrain is limited. This felt like a step toward normalcy. Please adhere to face covering and physical distancing requirements. We have been given an extraordinary opportunity. At this time, closing day is still to be determined. We need to take this very seriously and we need to respect the guidance given by our Summit County and State of Colorado health officials. A-Basin will be open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. A large portion of the mountain is slated to be available to skiers and snowboarders. And for those who get out on the slopes, we hope you have a blast!”. “Re-Opening Day was terrific. The resort will open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week. “If we all do this the right way, we can prove that we can do this,” Cammarata said later. An edition of The Denver Post. “We just finished school and we have nothing to do. The ski area has been collaborating with state and local authorities since it closed March 14 and this opportunity for a limited reopening is the result of that ongoing partnership. Get ready for some spring skiing, Colorado! I think we’ll be just fine. Courtesy Arapahoe Basin Ski Area RESERVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Arapahoe Basin - Ian Zinne A-Basin is committed to a responsible reopening that respects the community and supports both the healing and learning processes required to get the county back on its feet. The vast majority of the available space will be for pass holders, including A-Basin only, A-Basin anyday, Ikon and Mountain Collective passes.. Not everyone will get the chance to ski every day. Thank you, Al! But seriously, our website and/or its third-party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and are required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the privacy policy. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area posted a photo of a “COVID-era staff meeting” on Twitter Tuesday as the ski area geared up for Wednesday’s reopening. “We have been given an extraordinary opportunity,” Henceroth wrote. “We’re ready to take a step forward in the reactivation of Summit County’s amazing recreational opportunities, so we’re excited about receiving the go-ahead on alpine skiing,” said Summit County Public Health Director, Amy Wineland, in a written statement. Winners were notified later by email. Posted by Summit Daily News on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 In years past, A-Basin has been open through July 4. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies. There will be no on-site opportunities to obtain a ticket or reservation. In an online post Sunday, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area's chief operating officer, Al Henceroth, said, "This is going to be very different.". Courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (official website) K. Shriver 5/26/20 Join the Community. Please follow link for more information on re-opening. Regular updates from Alan Henceroth, our chief operating officer. We need to take this very seriously and we need to respect the guidance given by our Summit County and State of Colorado health officials. It is official. “We knew it was going to be a lot of people and so we set the system up to be for a lot of people,” said the resort. Might be a good idea to have a plan in-place to deal with non-compliance, if a plan is not in-place already. Although it's known as the ski area with "The Beach," which is an area of several parking spaces where skiers typically tailgate, Arapahoe Basin will have a different vibe when it opens Wednesday. Many resorts will be watching closely to see how a social distancing ski resort will work. Laws and rules are not optional suggestions, they apply to everyone. Bryan Lambert: And 10″+ of fresh on the day of the annoucement YEAH!! People were psyched to get out skiing and riding,” said the chief operating officer, Alan Henceroth, to PlanetSKI. Jared Polis ordered Colorado ski resorts to close on March 14 amid an outbreak of the disease in Aspen and other ski resorts traced to vacationers from Australia and other countries. Laws and rules are not optional suggestions, they apply to everyone. Please remember you can only reserve one day at a time. “Everybody’s watching.”. Lift tickets will only be sold to existing pass holders, including A-Basin, Ikon, Mountain Collective and Any Day passes. “Mostly this opening is for all of our pass holders.”. Expect spring conditions. Tailgating, an A-Basin tradition, will not be allowed. Skiers and snowboarders must ride up with those they came with or will ride the lift solo. “If you’re in it for the actual skiing, this could be for you. Arapahoe Basin will reopen Wednesday for skiing and snowboarding. DO NOT SHOW UP WITHOUT A RESERVATION. We will sell a very small number of lift tickets. ‪”We are very sorry for the delay in reservations,” the resort said on Facebook late on Monday. “I didn’t have a continuation — or all the stuff we do at the end of the year, which is kind of upsetting — but at least I’m not a senior.”. Tailgating and social gatherings will be prohibited. The Pallavicini chairlift carries skiers and snowboarders up the mountain at Arapahoe Basin on Feb. 9, 2019. Here on PlanetSKI we will be updating this article with further news from Arapahoe Basin. This will help. Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds for later in the day. A snowboarder kicks up a trail of water as he skims over a large puddle in theSaturday near the top of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Might be a good idea to have a plan in-place to deal with non-compliance, if a plan is not in-place already. “This is a moral victory,” said Katherine Fuller, a spokeswoman for the Summit County ski … This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. Arapahoe Basin Reopening Tomorrow (Reservation System Crashed Due To Extremely High Demand) Arapahoe Basin. This will not be a beginner experience. Karen Bowen: Great work Al! Physical distancing will be strictly enforced. Tonight is only for Wednesday, May 27.”. Please credit Arapahoe Basin / Ian Zinner.