A-Basin extends ski season to June 19 - at least
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- Created on Saturday, 14 May 2011 15:37
- Written by Dena Rosenberry
Arapahoe Basin is extending its season by at least two weekends to take advantage of a great snow year.
The ski area - the only lift-served ski area still open for the season in Colorado - is open daily through June 5 and will reopen for at least two three-day weekends June 10-12 and June 17-19.
The ski area has reported over 420 inches of snow this season, and 15 inches in the last week.
Skiers and riding are still cruising over a 94-inch base.
“Having our greatest season in years, ideally we would like to stay open on the weekends until the Fourth of July, but it’s too early to know what the conditions will be to make that call,” said Alan Henceroth, A-Basin's COO.
During the extended season the ski area will open at 8:30 a.m. with two lifts serving top-to-bottom skiing. Black Mountain Express will close at 2 p.m. and Lenawee Mountain Lift will close at 2:30 p.m.
Walk-up lift tickets will be $39 for adults, $29 for youths and $19 for children. No other discount or lift ticket offer will be accepted during this period. All season passes and pre-purchased lift tickets valid at A-Basin during the regular season will be valid during the extended summer season.
A $10 barbeque lunch special will be featured on the deck at Black Mountain Lodge, the A-Frame café will be open for breakfast, and the 6th Alley bar will serve pizza and drinks. The retail and rental shops will be open.
2011-12 season passes are on sale are valid for the reason of this season.
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