Center of the Universe.. Endangered-Protected-Reborn
Acquired by Alterra
Future To Be Determined... TBD
It is highly doubtful that The Denver-based arrivals formerly on the Vail Pass - those whom litter the beach with garbage - will ever be able to shred with the our group. Sorry.
Everyone: Buy an ABasin Pass (IKON Pass) .. and TIP YOUR BARTENDER.. especially Bartender Jon
Hey Alterra: Bring back the traditions of the Pre Vail era:
Camping at Beach
Grateful Dead Friday
Saved from the Jaws and Reborn
The Special Place:
Arapahoe Basin was saved from the jaws of the newly born devil called VRI back in the late 1990's.
The Story:
Summit County locals gathered at Silverthorne town hall and banded together to fight Vail Resorts.
The new corporation wanted to build condos at ABasin and turn it into Disneyland. THE LOCALS NEEDED TO SAVE ABASIN!
Defeated by the masses; Locals Vote Against the Condos and teardown of the lodge! The wool suited representatives from VRI retreated in defeat, and returned back to Wall Street, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
For better or for worse, the current era began.
Over the years, ABasin evolved and did kiss and dance, plus possibly a little bit more with the devil... partnering on a pass agreement with VRI for several years.
The invaders from the east invaded the hill.
The Cardboard Derby Ended
The VRI passholders were guilty of littering, slashing the place up. Sad.
Thank goodness for common sense and the decision to kick Vail in the nuts! and take ABasin OFF the Vail pass.
ENDANGERED, PROTECTED, AND REBORN !
VIVA AL! SO HAPPY YOU KICKED VRI OFF THE PASS!
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Despite changes, one can still identify remnants of nasty Vail fluids (and people) evident from the multi year dance.
CALL IT VAIL AFTERBIRTH SLIME
Like any reborn, this nastiness needs to be wiped off.
- Make sure to keep a baby wipe in your hoodie in case you see signs of the Vail experience.
ABasin is doing a great job of cleaning up! Keep it real, keep it cool ABasin!
Everyone: Buy an ABasin Pass .. and TIP YOUR BARTENDER
Hey Vail Pass Gapers.. it's NOT ABay .... Go to Fricking Keystone!
Nothing beats an A Basin view.
View of the "Lost Mountains" of Colorado in background
Pictured from the top of 'Zuma bowl..
Nothing like a fresh, new bowl
Photo credit: Deacon Elderman Jerry
"Lost Mountain" credit: Topher
A-Basin was affected by a large Gaperfest at nearby Breck during a winter weekend.
Took 3 Hours to cross the County, due to non-skier (or beginner) riders heading to Breck to eat funnel cakes and attend Snow Sculpture event.
Is A-Basin deserving a "Lost Mountain" moniker?
Urge all Keystone and Breck Jerries to take US-285 to Breck
Join sites in Midwest, East, etc.
Please publicize this route, to all- nationwide, as it's a simple solution for traffic.
Jerry, take US-285 to Breck & Keystone.
See: TRAFFIC
Photo credit: Deacon Elderman Jerry
"Lost Mountain" credit: Topher