#arapahoe-basin

#arapahoe-basin

As we approach the midway point of January, it's evident that Colorado is behind on snowfall not just in the numbers, but in the way skiers are spending their time on the mountain. Ski patrol and mountain operations teams all over the state have had their hands full, to say the least. Opening new terrain and creating space on the mountain is directly correlated to guest experience, but more importantly, guest safety. To put it lightly, it has been a madhouse out there.

It's no secret that it's been a slow start to the ski season in much of Colorado. A lot of resorts still have very limited terrain supplied mainly by snowmaking (huge shoutout to the incredibly hardworking snowmaking teams) especially in the Summit County area. It's been a lot of groomer skiing with very little moguls or powder laps, if any, but it feels like that's finally starting to change.

Arapahoe Basin announced that its iconic Pallavicini Chair will begin operating for the season on Saturday, January 10, marking a major milestone in the resort's winter buildup. The lift is expected to open around midday, providing access to Grizzly Road, West Wall, and Slalom Slope, along with limited openings on Challenger, Scudder, and Radical.The resort emphasized in a press release shared with SnowBrains that limited openings allow ski patrol to open terrain temporarily

Under the revised structure, any days skied before January 16 will not count toward the Base Pass holder's five allotted days at A-Basin. Beginning January 17 through closing day 2026, Base Pass holders will shift to their standard five-day access. The resort encouraged skiers to take advantage of the added access-and reminded passholders that December 11, 2025, is the final day to purchase an Ikon Pass for the season.