"I first laid my eyes on the mountains when I was five-years-old. My parents loaded my siblings and me into a gold two-wheel-drive minivan in Kansas City and headed west. After being away from skiing for more than five years, my dad wanted to get back on snow just as badly as he wanted to introduce it to us. We wound up at Arapahoe Basin in Summit County, Colorado."
"From the "white ribbon of death" in early October, to the Fourth of July pond skim on Lake Reveal, and every day in between, it remains the soul of Summit County. A-Basin spans 1,428 acres with 147 runs, 73% of them being advanced/expert level terrain. The mountain is known for challenging terrain, including a 2017 terrain expansion that added "The Steep Gullies." Here you can access some of Colorado's most unique inbound terrain and enjoy a 20-minute hike back to the lift."
"A-Basin's 10,700-foot base rises dramatically to 13,050 feet on the East Wall. The terrain is as exposed and steep as any inbounds terrain in North America. Though the base amenities may seem humble, the mountain's opportunities are endless. You can bootpack 1,500 vertical feet on a cold March morning and cruise mellow groomers with friends and family in the afternoon."
A first mountain experience at age five during a family trip from Kansas City introduced a lasting passion for skiing. Wet, heavy April snow at Arapahoe Basin led to sharing one pair of skis and taking first turns beneath the Molly Hogan chair, which helped shape a life of passion, relationships, and respect for the mountains. Arapahoe Basin in Summit County spans 1,428 acres with 147 runs, mostly advanced/expert, and features steep, exposed terrain including the East Wall and the Steep Gullies. The mountain offers varied experiences from 1,500-foot bootpacks to mellow groomers, and features the legendary Pallavicini slow double chair.
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