Here’s part 2 of the Snow Science series from Joel Gratz and OnTheSnow. This is something I’ve always been interested in: how much does it cost a resort to make snow? You have to wonder about the cost/benefit (economics) for someone like Arapahoe Basin and Loveland to make snow so early in the season. Or Beaver Creek to keep blowing snow throughout the season to keep visitors happy.
Arapahoe Basin Archives
Often one of the first resorts to open in North America, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is located off Highway 6 just over the continental divide (near Loveland). A-Basin, as it’s often referred, is one of the member resorts included in Vail Resorts passes. Get official updates from Arapahoe Basin on Twitter.
Arapahoe Basin (CO) Single Day Lift Tickets from $47 (save 39%)
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I don’t mean to gush on Al’s blog again but this gallery of aerial photos is too good to pass up. Check out more of these shots taken from the flight for life helicopter over the Basin.
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Finally, the annual roundup of opening dates for the 2012 / 2013 season is finalized as of last night after Loveland announced their opening day. Here’s the full list of resorts in Colorado, including Colorado Ski Country USA resorts and Vail Resorts resorts, sorted by opening day date: Arapahoe Basin Fri, October 19, 2012 Loveland…
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The Columbia Ski Bum Scholarship Program →
The folks at Columbia are looking for the perfect ski bum to receive: a 90 day condo rental, car, food, and season pass to Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Steamboat, Winter Park, and Arapahoe Basin. One person will be chosen based on a video submission and be asked to post two updates per week to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Sound like a plush gig? Apply at skibumscholarship.com.
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It’s official, Arapahoe Basin will open the 2012 season in Colorado on Wednesday the 17th. As always, Al’s Blog has been a pleasure to follow.
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We now have Copper Mountain, Loveland, and Arapahoe Basin all making snow as of Friday. Fingers crossed conditions get to a good spot so we can keep it up!
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For years now, families have helped introduce their 5th and 6th graders to skiing and snowboarding by applying to Vail’s School of Shred program or Colorado Ski Country USA’s Passport Program. Both offer the same deal to local students: free passes and lessons for kids. Here are some more details: School of Shred offers one…
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The Gems cards are back and on sale now. Colorado Ski Country USA sells the cards which offer a unique deal at a handful of their 20 member resorts. This is like the ‘Entertainment Coupon Book’ of Colorado “gem” skiing. Here are a few of the offers: Arapahoe Basin: $10 off adult full day tickets…