Congratulations to A-Basin on being the first resort in Colorado to open for business! As predicted the lift line was gnarly as evidenced by the helicopter footage below but the atmosphere was festive and folks got their turns in. Great Colorado tradition. Tip of the cap to anyone who actually waited 2 days to get the first chair.
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