Arapahoe Basin Opens, Marking Start Of Colorado Ski Season
Colorado's ski season has officially begun as Arapahoe Basin opened its slopes today, becoming the first ski area in the state to welcome skiers and riders.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 28, 2026 —
Arapahoe Basin opened its slopes today, becoming the first ski area in Colorado to welcome skiers and riders this season. The opening marks the start of the state’s ski season, according to the available information.
The announcement identifies Arapahoe Basin as the first ski area in Colorado to open. It does not provide a calendar date for the opening, details about which slopes or facilities are operating, or information about conditions at the area.
Other details were not provided, including the resort’s operating hours, ticket prices, expected visitor numbers and whether additional terrain will open. The information also does not say when other Colorado ski areas plan to begin their seasons.
For now, the reported milestone is limited to the opening at Arapahoe Basin and its status as the state’s first ski area to receive skiers and riders this season. No further schedule or operational details were included in the announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Seth Boster on gazette.com, see more information here.
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