Arapahoe Basin Reopening May 27 with Limited Operations (Update: Resort Closing June 7)
UPDATE 6/7/2020: Today is A-Basin’s last day of operations for the 2019-20 season.
UPDATE 5/26/2020 3:27pm MDT: A-Basin announces that access to the resort tomorrow will only be available by random drawing. You must fill out this form by 5pm MDT today for a chance to ski tomorrow. We’re guessing that their reservation system needs extensive work to handle the site’s traffic.
UPDATE 5/25/2020 8:35pm MDT: A-Basin announces that the site will not be taking reservations tonight. They say a new system will be up and running tomorrow and to check back at midday.
UPDATE 5/25/2020 7:50pm MDT: Site still down—initial page working for some but leading to other broken links. A-Basin has removed their initial tweet and replaced it with this nearly identical one.
UPDATE 5/25/2020 7:23pm MDT: A-Basin releases this tweet. It’s unclear when the reservation system will be up and running—it seems the resort wasn’t prepared for web traffic this high.
UPDATE 5/25/2020 7:17pm MDT: Link is still broken. A-Basin adds a note telling patrons to please be patient with high demand.
UPDATE 5/25/2020 7:05pm MDT: Link seems to be broken.
This afternoon, Arapahoe Basin announced the resumption of limiting skiing and riding operations starting May 27. Visitors will need to pre-book reservations online and bring confirmation statements to the resort (either printed or on phone—keep in mind cell service is limited at the resort). Those with season passes, unused Ikon days, and unredeemed Taos and Monarch partner days can book a free reservation, while all others will need to put down $99 for a ticket. Reservations will go online 36 hours before each ski day; each person booking is limited to reserving 2 spots per day and 4 tickets per transaction. The link to book the first reservations and tickets will go live on May 25th at 7pm Mountain Time.
Operations will be severely restricted compared to pre-COVID operations. Only the Black Mountain, Lenawee, and Pallavicini lifts will be operating, and lift speeds on the latter two will be reduced to eliminate the need for staff to bump chairs. Only 2 people will be allowed on each chair, and visitors will not be allowed to ride with anyone outside their immediate party. Everyone at the resort will be required to wear a face covering. Tailgating is strictly prohibited.
For more on A-Basin’s reopening, check out the resort’s statement here. In addition, check out our review.
Our Take
We’re glad A-Basin has figured out a way to re-open for spring operations, and we hope some local season and Ikon passholders will now be able to get a bit extra out of this abruptly shortened season. However, the severely limited reservations and notable restrictions mean that traveling to Colorado to hit A-Basin probably isn’t the best idea.
We expect reservations to go very quickly, so if you’d like to book one, be sure to immediately get online when they go live.
