The Inside Scoop to the Buzz at the Basin
Pali's Pitch – January 19, 2012
The Inside Scoop to the Buzz at the Basin
WOW… New Snow!
The time has come and we knew it would! Arapahoe Basin received 4 inches of snow on Monday 4 inches on Thursday and there is more coming! This weekend will be a great time to hit the slopes.
A-Basin Snowsports will be offering "Super Sunday" lessons during Learn to Ski and Ride Month. On January 22nd and 29th, you can purchase a first-time, half-day beginner lesson for only $75. Reservations are required and can be made by booking online.
A Message From Alan Henceroth, COO/VP
Although we came out of the gates really fast back in October, we lost a little wind rounding that first corner. With the jet stream way north and the high pressure overhead, we haven't had quite as much snow as I would like. Despite that, the terrain we do have open has been outstanding with special kudos going to the cat drivers and snowmakers.
The weather forecasters are saying a big change is happening. The snowfall early in the week and the forecasted snow for later this week are welcome news. Our ski patrol has been working hard impacting our steeper terrain. They are doing a lot of explosives work, ski cutting, ski packing, and boot packing. They do this to reduce avalanche concerns and to improve the snow quality. Compacted and impacted snow is denser and more stable than unconsolidated and un-impacted snow. The impacted snow makes a good base and is less likely to collapse and slide as new snow falls. The compacted and impacted base with new fluffy stuff on top makes ideal skiing and riding conditions. Thanks to all of you that have joined us so far this season. I look forward to seeing the rest of you soon. Take care. Al
You can find more from Alan on Twitter and via Al's Blog.
10th Annual Beacon Bowl and Colorado Avalanche Information Center Benefit - Saturday, February 11th
We've teamed up with Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) to bring you the biggest Beacon Bowl in A-Basin history! Together, we hope to raise $20,000 to cover CAIC budget shortfalls, but we need your help!
The day will consist of demos, competition, on-snow education, raffles, silent auction, live auction and apres ski party. We have already secured a New Belgium custom cruiser bike, lift tickets to a variety of Colorado mountains, a snow cat tour, gear from Osprey, Spyder, Dakine and more that you'll be able to bid on or win in our raffle.
The yearly timed beacon competition will take place at 10:00 am near the Lenawee chairlift. Register for the competition in the A-Frame starting at 8:00 am. The $25 registration includes the competition, pizza, beer and a raffle ticket.
For more details about the Beacon Bowl visit ArapahoeBasin.com. If you or your company would like to donate to the event call Kimberly at 970-513-5721.
All proceeds from this event go to CAIC. Learn more about CAIC and Friends of CAIC on their websites.
Upcoming Events -
February 11 - Beacon Bowl CAIC Benefit
February 25-26 - Snowsports Big Mountain & Bumps Festival
March 17 - Free Rail Jam
To learn more about what's happening at A-Basin, visit our Events Calendar.
2011/12 Season Passes - Very Limited Quantities Remain!
Bonus Pass - $399
Unlimited, unrestricted skiing and riding at A-Basin for the entire 2011/12 season. Five days can be used at Breckenridge or Keystone, one of the days can be used at Vail or Beaver Creek.
A-Basin Only Season Passes - Starting at $139
Adult (19 years+) - $309
Youth (15-18 years) - $209
Child (6-14 years) - $139
All A-Basin passes include:
- One $40 Half-Day Class Lesson with the A-Basin Snowsports School (for pass holder only, available Fri-Sun)
- 10% off Food and Beverage (excluding the 6th Alley Bar)
- 10% off retail at Arapahoe Sports
- 5 unrestricted days at Bear Valley, CA for the 2011/12 season
- 1 unguided day at Silverton Mountain
- Discounted tickets for friends and family
- $10 off performance tune (valid all season)
- A-Basin Charge available
Visit us online or contact us at 888-ARAPAHOE.A-Basin Charge!
Attach a credit card to your season pass and never carry cash on the mountain again! Use your season pass as you would your credit card at any Arapahoe Basin on-mountain location. Alternatively, pass holders may also load a set cash value onto their pass with the Stored Value option.
Visit our online store to sign up for A-Basin Charge today.
Sunscreen or Suncream - either way you need it,
Heidi Ho
Arapahoe Basin Ski
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