Wow, what a great surprise. The Thursday night / Friday morning storm brought us 4". Friday was cool and Friday night was downright cold, 14F. While the Lower Mountain was still spring conditions, the Upper Mountain returned to winter. Great skiing up there, particularly on the groomers. Had very good runs on Cornice Run, Norway, Lenawee Face, and Falcon. My suggestion for Sunday morning, arrive early, ski the Upper Mountain groomers then head for the Lower Mountain as the snow softens up. Be sure and sneak in some BBQ at Black Mountain Lodge.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
3" New
We had a few of those spring squalls blast through here the last 18 hours. 3" new at 5 AM and maybe another inch since then. It is supposed to be fairly cold the next couple of nights. That will actually improve the skiing by setting the snow up over night making things a little firm in the morning, but ideal in the afternoon. Right now a few flakes are still falling. I am expecting this to break up through the day and maybe a little sunshine by sweep time.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The Grind
The Grind went well today. We had hard core racers and we had people smiling and laughing taking their lap around the mountain. With this year's snow conditions we had to modify the race division course a bit, but it seemed to work. I think we needed to make it harder for those guys. Thanks to all the competitors, volunteers, and staff that made it happen. All and all a very fun event and a very fun day.
Colorado Living
It is that time of year in Colorado when there is so much to do. We had 3" of new snow yesterday. It was a very nice frosting. Today is The Grind. Always fun to watch those guys race uphill. Looks like we are going to have a spectacular spring weekend and The Beach is "Alive" this morning.
Oh yeah, that is a photo of Tom Petty and The Hearbreakers. I saw them at the 1stBank Center the night before last. Absolutely incredible. Those guys still have it. They have been my favorite band for decades.
So Thursday night, a Tom Petty concert. Friday, a good trail run near Boulder. Saturday, skiing at The Basin. Sunday, a bike ride around Lake Dillon. Living in Summit County, working and skiing at The Basin, Being in Colorado. WE ARE LUCKY.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Terrain Parks
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Snow and Answering Questions
We are planning on closing June 3. We also plan on remaining open 7 days per week until then. Is that an absolute answer? Probably not. Keep in mind, we had an excellent snowmaking season in October, November, and December. All of that snow is still out there. I feel pretty confident that we are going to make it. Only time and the weather will tell. A couple of more decent storms and we should be in fine shape.
What is orographic lifting? When an air mass moves and hits a mountain range, the air mass lifts. As it lift it cools. The cooling often forms clouds and may create precipitation.
Monday, April 16, 2012
14" From The Storm
Wow. This was a great storm. 6" more overnight bringing the total to 14". We might get one or two more still this morning. Over the next the couple of days we are expected a couple more waves of moisture. We tend to do well with those spring orographic bursts. And then it looks like a spectacular warm weekend. I would call that prime "Beaching at the Basin" weather.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Winter is Back
8" new this morning and it snowed much of the day. Very nice. Monday should be another great day.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
NEW Chili Cook Off - May 19
Put it on your calendar. May 19th is Arapahoe Basin's 1st Chili Cook Off. Enter your chili in the contest or come sample the chilis and craft beers. "Great American Taxi" featuring Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon will be playing from 1-4 PM. Sounds like another classic, great party at The Basin. And you know, nobody can throw a party like A-Basin.
For details go to:
http://www.arapahoebasin.com/ABasin/mountain/calendar.aspx?id=240f0414-8623-4dff-a342-e679c1bfc283
For details go to:
http://www.arapahoebasin.com/ABasin/mountain/calendar.aspx?id=240f0414-8623-4dff-a342-e679c1bfc283
Friday, April 13, 2012
Here It Comes
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Snow In The Forecast
OK. This hasn't been the greatest season to get excited about weather forecasts. The storm coming at us is starting to look pretty good. NOAA, Opensnow.com, CAIC, and my secret sources are all saying good things. I think Mother Nature is waiting for a few more of you to put the skis away and take out the bikes and rafts. That is always when she hits the hardest. My fingers are crossed.
I went for a 1 1/2 hour spin this afternoon. The timing was perfect. Today was just above freezing so the snow was soft, but just. It was not big slushy bumps, but a nice carveable, soft, smooth surface. Great runs on Grizzly Ridge, West Wall, Cornice Run, Humbug, Dragon, Sundance, High Noon, and Ramrod. Nice afternoon.
I went for a 1 1/2 hour spin this afternoon. The timing was perfect. Today was just above freezing so the snow was soft, but just. It was not big slushy bumps, but a nice carveable, soft, smooth surface. Great runs on Grizzly Ridge, West Wall, Cornice Run, Humbug, Dragon, Sundance, High Noon, and Ramrod. Nice afternoon.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Carpooling - Save Our Snow
Saturday is the Save Our Snow celebration. Join us for this great environmental education weekend. There will be discounted lift tickets for participants and additional fun activities including music. All proceeds go to our local green group The High Country Conservation Center.
We have chosen this special day to kick off our Spring Parking Plan. For 5 weekends starting Saturday, April 14, we are encouraging everyone, both guests and employees, to carpool, ride the Summit Stage or ride the Front Range Ski Bus. This is a great way to save a few bucks, put a few less bad things in the atmosphere, and ease the I-70 congestion/parking crunch.
The Plan includes:
-Encouraging carpooling
-Providing close-in Early Riser parking for carpoolers (4 or more per vehicle)
-Offering discounted tickets for carpoolers (4 or more per vehicle)
-Spreading the word about the Summit Stage in Summit County
-Spreading the word about The Front Range Ski Bus
-Offering an express employee shuttle to get people to work
Even just carpooling or taking the bus once will help. Thanks.
We have chosen this special day to kick off our Spring Parking Plan. For 5 weekends starting Saturday, April 14, we are encouraging everyone, both guests and employees, to carpool, ride the Summit Stage or ride the Front Range Ski Bus. This is a great way to save a few bucks, put a few less bad things in the atmosphere, and ease the I-70 congestion/parking crunch.
The Plan includes:
-Encouraging carpooling
-Providing close-in Early Riser parking for carpoolers (4 or more per vehicle)
-Offering discounted tickets for carpoolers (4 or more per vehicle)
-Spreading the word about the Summit Stage in Summit County
-Spreading the word about The Front Range Ski Bus
-Offering an express employee shuttle to get people to work
Even just carpooling or taking the bus once will help. Thanks.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
I Don't Know How They Do It
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