May 31?

Can it really be May 31? We ended up with 10" out of that storm.  I went out for a ski tour this afternoon.  It was still a bit chilly.    It hardly looks like tomorrow will be June.  The skiing was quite good today.  That little, tiny slush puddle is Lake Reveal.  It should be just about right by June 7, 8, and 9. After 4 wintry days, we are heading back to spring and summer.  The weekend looks sunny and warm with highs approaching 60 F. I am picturing a lot of Hawaiian shirts and bikinis.

May 31?

Can it really be May 31? We ended up with 10" out of that storm.  I went out for a ski tour this afternoon.  It was still a bit chilly.    It hardly looks like tomorrow will be June.  The skiing was quite good today.  That little, tiny slush puddle is Lake Reveal.  It should be just about right by June 7, 8, and 9. After 4 wintry days, we are heading back to spring and summer.  The weekend looks sunny and warm with highs approaching 60 F. I am picturing a lot of Hawaiian shirts and bikinis.

Dark Skies Over Pali

Another typical spring day at A-Basin.  The only thing typical about a spring day at A-Basin is that you never know what to expect.  This morning we had 4" new.  It snowed off and on throughout the day.  Now the dark clouds are building just before dark.  Let's see what tomorrow brings.

Dark Skies Over Pali

Another typical spring day at A-Basin.  The only thing typical about a spring day at A-Basin is that you never know what to expect.  This morning we had 4" new.  It snowed off and on throughout the day.  Now the dark clouds are building just before dark.  Let's see what tomorrow brings.

Let's Extend The Season

You know it has been a tremendous spring.  It was snowing again this morning.  There has been a lot of discussion about staying open longer.  As you know, we are going to be open seven days a week through Sunday, June 2.



Well, it is official, we are going to extend the season.  We will close for four days, Monday through Thursday, June 3-6.  We are going to reopen for three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 7, 8, and 9.  We will have top to bottom skiing on Black Mountain Express and Lenawee Mountain Chairlifts.   The chairs will open at 8:30.  BMX will close at 2 PM and Lenawee will close at 2:30.



Come join the fun.  Lake Reveal is rearing its head.  There will be music on the Black Mountain Lodge deck with plenty of BBQ to go around.  Most importantly, don't forget about that famous Arapahoe Basin SUMMER skiing.

Let's Extend The Season

You know it has been a tremendous spring.  It was snowing again this morning.  There has been a lot of discussion about staying open longer.  As you know, we are going to be open seven days a week through Sunday, June 2.

Well, it is official, we are going to extend the season.  We will close for four days, Monday through Thursday, June 3-6.  We are going to reopen for three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 7, 8, and 9.  We will have top to bottom skiing on Black Mountain Express and Lenawee Mountain Chairlifts.   The chairs will open at 8:30.  BMX will close at 2 PM and Lenawee will close at 2:30.

Come join the fun.  Lake Reveal is rearing its head.  There will be music on the Black Mountain Lodge deck with plenty of BBQ to go around.  Most importantly, don't forget about that famous Arapahoe Basin SUMMER skiing.

Alpine Race Training and Development

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) is the national governing body of Olympic skiing and snowboarding.  It is the parent organization of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing. At A-Basin USSA recently held a development camp for many of the top 14-18 year old alpine ski racers in the country.  From 6 - 9 AM, athletes were training on GS and Super G courses on the Upper Mountain. This opportunity gave many athletes and their coaches a chance to train with the USSA coaching staff.  Personally, I always enjoy watching these athletes grow and prosper.  And they know how to turn a ski.

Alpine Race Training and Development

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) is the national governing body of Olympic skiing and snowboarding.  It is the parent organization of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing. At A-Basin USSA recently held a development camp for many of the top 14-18 year old alpine ski racers in the country.  From 6 - 9 AM, athletes were training on GS and Super G courses on the Upper Mountain. This opportunity gave many athletes and their coaches a chance to train with the USSA coaching staff.  Personally, I always enjoy watching these athletes grow and prosper.  And they know how to turn a ski.

Winding Down Zuma

It is like saying good bye to a friend for a few months.  Monday, Memorial, May 27 will be the last day of the season for Montezuma Bowl.  While we started a bit late back there, we sure finished strong.  As I look back in time, I remember good ski seasons, I remember good storms, I remember good days.  Sometimes I even remember that incredible run.  I made a post on April 15 about a great ski day.  The entire day, skiing with Kay and her friend Annie, was absolutely incredible.  I will always remember that first Schauffler run in Zuma that day.  It dumped all day.  Every run was great.  West Zuma opened in the afternoon.  Incredible. But, that first run on Schauffler, OH MAN was it good.  Snow going over my head.  Feeling nothing but powder under foot.  That is a run I will always cherish.  We had a special 104 days in Zuma this year.  That Schauffler run was over the top.  Can't wait until next season.

Winding Down Zuma

It is like saying good bye to a friend for a few months.  Monday, Memorial, May 27 will be the last day of the season for Montezuma Bowl.  While we started a bit late back there, we sure finished strong.  As I look back in time, I remember good ski seasons, I remember good storms, I remember good days.  Sometimes I even remember that incredible run.  I made a post on April 15 about a great ski day.  The entire day, skiing with Kay and her friend Annie, was absolutely incredible.  I will always remember that first Schauffler run in Zuma that day.  It dumped all day.  Every run was great.  West Zuma opened in the afternoon.  Incredible. But, that first run on Schauffler, OH MAN was it good.  Snow going over my head.  Feeling nothing but powder under foot.  That is a run I will always cherish.  We had a special 104 days in Zuma this year.  That Schauffler run was over the top.  Can't wait until next season.

Summit County's Premier Festival

Summit County's Premier Festival