Less Snow, More Green

Less Snow, More Green

Bike Race Details

So we are crossing our t's and dotting our i's with the details on the USA Pro Challenge. On (about) July 6, our website will be loaded with details about times, camping, music, food, drinks, parking, shuttles, activities and all kinds of other fun stuff. 

Bike Race Details

So we are crossing our t's and dotting our i's with the details on the USA Pro Challenge. On (about) July 6, our website will be loaded with details about times, camping, music, food, drinks, parking, shuttles, activities and all kinds of other fun stuff. 

Black Mountain Express in Summer

The Black Mountain Express Chairlift is open for limited use in the summer time.The detachable quad chair will be open to the public. twice for special events, July 26 for the Summit Challenge Trail Run, BBQ, and Concert and August 18 during Stage 2 of the USA Pro Challenge Bike Race.  The lift is also booked out for private events, mostly weddings, at Black Mountain Lodge.

Black Mountain Express in Summer

The Black Mountain Express Chairlift is open for limited use in the summer time.The detachable quad chair will be open to the public. twice for special events, July 26 for the Summit Challenge Trail Run, BBQ, and Concert and August 18 during Stage 2 of the USA Pro Challenge Bike Race.  The lift is also booked out for private events, mostly weddings, at Black Mountain Lodge.

Getting To Be Summer

Summer is working to hard to make an appearance. Here are some pictures from today's mid-mountain tour. Flowers are starting to poke out.

Getting To Be Summer

Summer is working to hard to make an appearance. Here are some pictures from today's mid-mountain tour. Flowers are starting to poke out.

North Fork

Beneath all that snow, the North Fork ski trail is actually quite the bubbling stream. I think some might call it a raging creek during run off.

North Fork

Beneath all that snow, the North Fork ski trail is actually quite the bubbling stream. I think some might call it a raging creek during run off.

Yoga On The Mountain

One of coolest summer events, Yoga on the Mountain, will be offered July 16. Guests hike the Argentine North Fork Trail to Black Mountain Lodge. Overlooking the East Wall and the high alpine tundra, people enjoy a yoga session on the BML deck. After generating an appetite, guests enjoy a Chef Rybak lunch followed by a hike back to the base area. A nap at home may be required later.

I mention this early because yesterday morning I was thumbing through the summer bookings and realized this event is already 50% booked. The Yoga event is always a sellout. If interested, sign up on the website very soon.

Yoga On The Mountain

One of coolest summer events, Yoga on the Mountain, will be offered July 16. Guests hike the Argentine North Fork Trail to Black Mountain Lodge. Overlooking the East Wall and the high alpine tundra, people enjoy a yoga session on the BML deck. After generating an appetite, guests enjoy a Chef Rybak lunch followed by a hike back to the base area. A nap at home may be required later.

I mention this early because yesterday morning I was thumbing through the summer bookings and realized this event is already 50% booked. The Yoga event is always a sellout. If interested, sign up on the website very soon.

Mid-Mountain Walk

I walked up to mid-mountain this morning. The summer road is still quite muddy in places. We did plow the road to help speed up the drying out process.The Argentine North Fork Trail has zones that are clear of snow and zones still with 2-3 feet of snow. The "greening" up of the mountain has begun. This time of year there a noticeable change in snowmelt and greening each and every day. The road is OK for walking, but stay off the Argentine North Fork Trail for now.

 

Mid-Mountain Walk

I walked up to mid-mountain this morning. The summer road is still quite muddy in places. We did plow the road to help speed up the drying out process.The Argentine North Fork Trail has zones that are clear of snow and zones still with 2-3 feet of snow. The "greening" up of the mountain has begun. This time of year there a noticeable change in snowmelt and greening each and every day. The road is OK for walking, but stay off the Argentine North Fork Trail for now.

 

6th Alley Summer

From July 2 until the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, The 6th Alley Bar and Grill will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. Hours are 11 AM to 4 PM. There are lots of ways to take advantage of this fun opportunity. Stop by on travels between Denver and Summit County. Just come up for lunch or a beverage. Hike the Argentine North Fork Trail and enjoy the deck and lunch afterwards. Do the big Lenawee Trail lap and enjoy TWO beverages when you are done. Summer at The Basin is really cool. Please enjoy.

6th Alley Summer

From July 2 until the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, The 6th Alley Bar and Grill will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. Hours are 11 AM to 4 PM. There are lots of ways to take advantage of this fun opportunity. Stop by on travels between Denver and Summit County. Just come up for lunch or a beverage. Hike the Argentine North Fork Trail and enjoy the deck and lunch afterwards. Do the big Lenawee Trail lap and enjoy TWO beverages when you are done. Summer at The Basin is really cool. Please enjoy.

Changing Quickly

We have had some very nice summer weather and are expecting highs near 70 F over the weekend. The snow is going fast. Much of the summer service road is now exposed although it is still wet and mucky. We have lifted the Uphill Access closure. While I don't recommend skiing right now, it won't be long before people want to start wandering the mountain.

Changing Quickly

We have had some very nice summer weather and are expecting highs near 70 F over the weekend. The snow is going fast. Much of the summer service road is now exposed although it is still wet and mucky. We have lifted the Uphill Access closure. While I don't recommend skiing right now, it won't be long before people want to start wandering the mountain.

Patroller of the Year - Louis Skowyra

Last week standout Arapahoe Basin Ski Patroller Louis Skowyra was named the Colorado Ski Country USA Patroller of the Year. His specialty is leading our snow farming program. If it involves snowcats, snowfences, catching snow, and opening ski trails, Louis is in the middle of it. He has an amazing impact on each and every one of your ski days. In addition to being an incredible patroller, Louis is active in our community and served as Mayor Pro Tem and Town Council Member for the Town of Dillon. All and all, just a great guy. Thanks Louis. You make us proud.

Patroller of the Year - Louis Skowyra

Last week standout Arapahoe Basin Ski Patroller Louis Skowyra was named the Colorado Ski Country USA Patroller of the Year. His specialty is leading our snow farming program. If it involves snowcats, snowfences, catching snow, and opening ski trails, Louis is in the middle of it. He has an amazing impact on each and every one of your ski days. In addition to being an incredible patroller, Louis is active in our community and served as Mayor Pro Tem and Town Council Member for the Town of Dillon. All and all, just a great guy. Thanks Louis. You make us proud.

It Just Keeps Getting Better

We just had a great closing day. Thanks to all of you that made this season happen. It just keeps getting funner, better, and, yes, weirder...............and I love it. Thanks for a great season.

It Just Keeps Getting Better

We just had a great closing day. Thanks to all of you that made this season happen. It just keeps getting funner, better, and, yes, weirder...............and I love it. Thanks for a great season.