4 Inches New

 We received four inches of snow and its just clearing up.  Enjoy. 

Snowing Hard

 It is really snow hard right now.  We have already received at least two inches and according to open snow we may see up to ten inches by tomorrow morning.  I really hope that happens. 

We are seeing our upper mountain lifts on a wind hold today but tomorrow looks better and could shape up to be a day you do not want to miss.  

Why is it called the Center of the Universe?

Some people ask why we call Pali the center of the universe and the answer is days like today and that our guests named it that.  But everything from the Steep Gullies to the Spine to North Glade and into APG was smooth, chalky and getting a constant refresh.  I think a day like today is as good if not better than any power day.  Surfs up!

Party On A Chairlift

Riding the Lenawee Express with your friends is so roomy and comfortable, it is like hanging out at a good party.

 

Getting Buffed

The "Good Wind" was blowing today. And it was favoring all kinds of places including The Spine, Mousetrap, Beaver Bowl, Black Bear, Norway Face and Fun Bowl. Humbug was especially sweet. There is a certain condition that creates this beautiful, buffed out condition. Snow needs to be available for transport. The wind needs to blowing a certain, fairly robust speed from the right direction. When it does, it is like skiing on velvet.

Guess What's Open?

 

4th Steep Gully

Sunday, Kay and I had the best run in the 4th Steep Gully. After a short tip-toe into the chute, we found great conditions and exceptional snow coverage. Sliding between the cliffs is so cool. That skiing and hiking is an experience not found in many places. The ski and the walk on that bluebird day set us up for a good evening on the couch, with a couple friends, watching that football game.

Tickets Sold Out Saturday and Sunday

We are coming up on President's Day weekend, possibly the busiest weekend of the year in the mountains. Lift tickets at A-Basin are sold out both Saturday and Sunday. You can no longer purchase a ticket for those days. Do not show up Saturday and Sunday expecting to buy a ticket. We are sold out.

As I have mentioned many times before, we are really focused on delivering an incredible guest experience. We do that by controlling access to the resort so we can minimize crowding. In addition to limiting A-Basin season pass sales and restricting Ikon visits, we limit the number of tickets we sell each day. Anticipating the holiday this Saturday and Sunday, we had a very small ticket inventory for both days and that ticket inventory has sold out.

So, again, don't show up expecting to buy tickets. By that I mean any ticket including Friends and Family tickets. We are sold out Saturday and Sunday.

For all you skiers and riders that have already purchased tickets or passes that are valid Saturday and Sunday, we can't wait to see you. It will be a fun Arapahoe Basin weekend.