Our friends over at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area are reporting that 6″ of fresh, glorious, beautiful, wonderful, snow fell overnight.
The mountain is reporting 108 trails OPEN with primary conditions listed as POWDER.
Sounds pretty nice for skiing at the end of March, huh?
Time to call in sick. Get a baby sitter. Drop your dog off at your mom’s house. Take a mental health day. Avoid all the responsibilities of “real life”. Pretend like you forgot you had a meeting.
Do whatever you have to do to go skiing/riding.
Get after it while the gettin’ is good!
^Steep Gullies. April 16th, 2021. Credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
It was a nice little spring surprise for the A-Basin faithful gearing up for the 75th Anniversary Bash going down this weekend.
A-Basin has fun events celebrating 75 years of Legendary skiing lasting from Friday, April 1st-Sunday, April 3rd.
Check out the full list of events below!
When: FRI, APR 1 – SUN, APR 3
Where: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Friday, April 1:
1946-THEMED DINNER
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 6th Alley Bar and Grill
Admission: $75+ Tax & Gratuity
Make a reservation for a unique dining event in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill. Dressing in your finest, 1946-inspired costumes is highly encouraged.
Click here to make a reservation and for more details.
Saturday, April 2:
BUMP AND BASH
We are bringing it back to the 1970’s, mogul style! Pack your long skis, your jeans, your DayGlo, and come prepared for some bumpin’ at The Basin. Prizes will be awarded to best jump, best costume, and whatever else we think of.
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Lower International and The Beach
Price: $25 to enter. All participants will receive an exclusive 75th Anniversary T-Shirt that will not be available for purchase.
Click here to register for the Bump and Bash
PARTY IN THE PARK
Come hang out and show off in the park with music, prizes, and fun features!
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Black Mountain Lodge Park
Price: FREE
This is going to be a fun park session with prizes ranging from beanies, socks, and gift cards, to snowboards and a pair of skis! Arapahoe Basin Park Crew will be handing out prizes based on creativity, effort, and skill. Anyone is welcome to participate!
PLAZA APRES PARTY
Join us for live music, beer, costume contests, and birthday cake, of course!
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Mountain Goat Plaza
Price: Free to attend
Performances by Beloved Invaders
UPHILL AND CHILL
This after-hours uphill skimo event will feature two courses, a shorter course and a challenge course. Everyone will finish at Black Mountain Lodge for beer, pretzels, and prizes. Doesn’t get much better than that! Costumes encouraged.
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Base Area to Black Mountain Lodge
Price: $30 to register. Includes a beer, a pretzel, and an exclusive 75th Anniversary T-Shirt that will not be available for purchase.
Click here to register for Uphill and Chill
Sunday, April 3:
EAST WALL SCAVENGER HUNT
Search for hidden prizes on our legendary East Wall terrain (experts, only). Afterwards, we’ll be hosting a celebration and live music at Black Mountain Lodge. This event is subject to change based on weather.
Scavenger Hunt: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Steilhang celebration: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Price: $25 to participate. Includes an exclusive 75th Anniversary T-Shirt that will not be available for purchase
Click here to register for East Wall Scavenger Hunt
PLAZA APRES PARTY
Join us for live music, beer, costume contests, and birthday cake, of course!
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Mountain Goat Plaza
Price: Free to attend
Performances by New Family Dog
All Images Credit: Ian Zinner/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area