Almost Summer

Drove up to mid-mountain for the first time this season.  Most of the snow is gone with the exception of a few deep pockets.  The grass is just barely starting to turn green.  For you hikers, the summer road is clear to Black Mountain Lodge.  Our new hiking trail, the Argentine - North Fork Trail, is not quite ready yet.  While the majority of it is clear, there are still long stretches covered in snow.

Almost Summer

Drove up to mid-mountain for the first time this season.  Most of the snow is gone with the exception of a few deep pockets.  The grass is just barely starting to turn green.  For you hikers, the summer road is clear to Black Mountain Lodge.  Our new hiking trail, the Argentine - North Fork Trail, is not quite ready yet.  While the majority of it is clear, there are still long stretches covered in snow.

Festival

 

 

Although I wish the ski area was open, we managed to have a little fun today.  The Festival of the Brewpubs brought out the crowd.  The New Classics were cool.  The local brewpubs made a strong showing.  A bit of cool and breezy weather didn't slow down the the A-Basin gang.  The A-Basin beanies were a popular item today.  That connects with a vague recollection about supply and demand from econ class 30-something years ago.

Festival

 

 

Although I wish the ski area was open, we managed to have a little fun today.  The Festival of the Brewpubs brought out the crowd.  The New Classics were cool.  The local brewpubs made a strong showing.  A bit of cool and breezy weather didn't slow down the the A-Basin gang.  The A-Basin beanies were a popular item today.  That connects with a vague recollection about supply and demand from econ class 30-something years ago.

Successful Chili Festival

Despite all the weather challenges, I think we have to call the Arapahoe Basin Chili Festival a success.  About 300 people joined us for some great food, great music, and dancing.  Vince Herman and Great American Taxi were as good as expected.  People loved them. 

Like everything we do at The Basin, I seem to spend a lot of time worrying about the weather.  Today was one of those that drive you crazy.  The morning was a mix of cloudy skies, snow and graupel.  About 10:30 we faced the inside versus outside decision.  We nervously went with outside.  The band finished their first set while it was snowing pretty hard.  Just as they started the second set, the sun popped out and we had a great afternoon.  A good time was had by all.  Next year we will do the Chili Festival and have skiing.  Thanks to all of you that came. 



Don't forget Sunday May 27 is the Festival of the Brewpubs.  See you there.