Skiing and riding will return to Colorado this Wednesday May 27th following the COVID-19 lockdown. The ski resort will have new safety measures in place that is asks all guests to follow.

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It is official. We are going to re-open Wednesday, May 27. We have been given an extraordinary opportunity. 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. We have to open in a responsible way. We need everyone to help. 1. Skier numbers will be limited. RESERVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. DO NOT SHOW UP WITHOUT A RESERVATION. We will sell a very small number of lift tickets. 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. 2. Tailgating and social gatherings will be prohibited. We can party next season. The re-opening is all about giving people a chance to ski and ride. 3. Physical distancing will be strictly enforced. You will be required to wear a face mask in the base area, in the lift line, in restrooms and other places. Please follow link in bio for information on how to ski with us this spring season.

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A-basin is planning to stay open for as long as possible. Here is the official word:

“We have been given an extraordinary opportunity. 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. We have to open in a responsible way. We need everyone to help.

1. Skier numbers will be limited. RESERVATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. DO NOT SHOW UP WITHOUT A RESERVATION. We will sell a very small number of lift tickets. 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. Tailgating and social gatherings will be prohibited. We can party next season. The re-opening is all about giving people a chance to ski and ride.

3. Physical distancing will be strictly enforced. You will be required to wear a face mask in the base area, in the lift line, in restrooms and other places.”

– Arapahoe Basin, 5/24/20

Reservations (Required)

• There are only two ways to ski / ride A-Basin during this time: pre-book a reservation with a valid pass or purchase a day ticket in advance.
• Reservations are limited and can be made starting at 7:00 p.m., 36 hours in advance of the intended ski day, and are distributed on a first-come-first served basis. Reservations can only be made online.
• BRING YOUR RESERVATION AND YOUR PASS WITH YOU. Only people with a reservation will be allowed on the property. Paper copy is ideal, or have the reservation ready to go on your phone.
• Reservations are contingent on agreeing to Arapahoe Basin’s COVID-19 policies and expectations.
• Absolutely no refunds or rain checks.

Lifts Open:

• Pallavicini Lift (serving West Wall and Grizzly Road, while conditions last)
• Black Mountain Express Lift
• Lenawee Lift

Hour of Operation:

• Lift hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Reservations required)
• 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.)
• Parking lot gates will be locked 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Please do not arrive prior to 7:30 a.m.

More information can be found on Arapahoe Basin website