One of Colorado’s coolest opening-day ski traditions has nothing to do with skiing

One of Colorado’s coolest opening-day ski traditions has nothing to do with skiing

Arapahoe Basin is usually the first Colorado ski area to open for the season, and when the big day arrives, there’s always a long lift line with a party vibe and plenty of wacky costumes. It isn’t the only long line filled with antsy skiers and snowboarders, though. For some A-Basin regulars, their top priority isn’t getting a seat on one of the first chairs up the mountain. It’s snagging a coveted mug, which will hang from the ceiling of the 6t…