Colorado's Ski & Board Season Begins as Arapahoe Basin Officially Opens Wednesday

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area celebrates 80 years, first Colorado ski area to open

KEYSTONE, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is officially the first ski area to open in Colorado for this year's season. The ski area announced its opening on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and says it is celebrating 80 years. According to the skiing site, it will be open seven days a week for as

Arapahoe Basin kicks off 80th ski season as first Colorado resort to open for winter

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area opened its 80th anniversary season at Wednesday morning with its Black Mountain Express and High Noon run.

It's Happening - Ikon Pass Winter 26/27 Is Open for the Season at Colorado's Arapahoe Basin

The Snow is Falling, Temperatures are Dropping, Time to Bust Out the Skis & Boards Unlimited Access at A-Basin for Ikon Pass & Ikon Base Pass Holders DENVER — Today, the 26/27 Ikon Pass winter season officially kicked off and is underway at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. New this season, both Ikon Pass and […]

Colorado ski resort announces opening on Wednesday

Arapahoe Basin announced Wednesday morning that chairlifts will start spinning at 11 a.m. making it the first mountain where skiers can get in some turns in Colorado this year.

Colorado's ski & board season begins as Arapahoe Basin officially opens Wednesday

Colorado's Arapahoe Basin is officially opening for the season on Wednesday morning, celebrating its 80th winter season and will be the first Ikon Pass destination to open for the 2026-27 season.

Arapahoe Basin Opens Colorado Ski Season, Marks 80th Year

Arapahoe Basin opened at 11 a.m. Wednesday, becoming Colorado's first 2026-27 ski area to spin lifts as it kicks off its 80th anniversary season.