Arapahoe Basin

(Expired) Limited $108 Silverton Season Passes ($206 with Partner Resort Days)

Silverton Mountain has announced that they’re selling a very limited number of significantly discounted 2021 unguided season passes. This unpatrolled resort, which only has one chairlift and requires avalanche gear, is offering base passes for just $107.95 ($99 + $8.95 shipping).

Our Advice to Consumers and Resorts in the Age of Limited Capacity

Arapahoe Basin’s reopening today has given hundreds the opportunity to get in a few more turns before the 2019-20 season truly ends. But it also paints a stark picture of the challenges ski resorts may face in the months to come.

Off Peak Podcast Episode 9: COVID Ops

The team reconvenes from afar to dive into recently released 2020-21 operations plans from around the skiing world. Later, Sam and Nicole offer some valuable advice for those booking trips with children this season.

State of Resort Season Pass Policies for the 2020-21 Season

After examining the early-season pricing and assurance differences between Epic and Ikon, we decided to do the same for standalone season pass products. Some mountains offer excellent protections, while others are risky buys.

Arapahoe Basin Releases 2020-21 Season Details, Will Not Require Reservations

On the heels of recent announcements from multiple other resorts, Arapahoe Basin announced their operating plans for the 2020-21 season today. Passholders will not need to make reservations, but the resort will cap parking capacity if need be.

Alterra Releases 2020-21 Lift Ticket and Ikon Pass Reservation Policies (Many Resorts Don’t Require One)

Alterra released their initial ticket and pass policies for the upcoming winter today. Many Ikon resorts, including the overwhelming majority of unlimited destinations, will not require reservations. However, multi-day pass products for Alterra-owned mountains will be severely limited.

Arapahoe Basin

While slow lifts and a lack of on-site lodging may turn some people away, this local favorite offers some of the most extreme terrain in Colorado.