Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to Open Wednesday

Snow falls at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on Sunday, May 24. Arapahoe Basin has received a variance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment which will allow for a partial reopening on Wednesday, May 27. An advanced reservation system will allow for up to 600 skiers and riders to have access to the mountain each day.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area’s request for a partial reopening has been approved and will be effective on Wednesday. This was the only variance request from Summit County that was approved by the state. The requests to reopen short-term rentals and dine-in services at local restaurants were denied. 

The variance for A-basin to reopen allows the ski area to host a maximum of 600 skiers per day. Summit County Public Health may adjust this number if physical distancing requirements are unable to be met in any locations within the ski area, including parking lots and base areas. Skiers must register through an online reservation system and reservations will be able to be made at 7 p.m. 36 hours in advance of the intended ski day, with reservations opening at 7 p.m. Monday, May 25.

Those with reservations for a certain day must bring a printed confirmation and valid ID. Guests will be asked to show reservation confirmation before entering the parking lot.

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