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Nearly Four Feet of Snow in the Past Month Allows Aspen Mountain to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
by Colorado Snow Sensei on May.22, 2013, under General
Aspen Skiing Company has announced that with the start of summer operations, the top of Aspen Mountain will be open for skiing and riding on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27. Heavy spring snowfall has left the top of the mountain covered in snow as the traditional summer operating season begins. With a base depth of 33 inches up top, the mountain will open with 16 runs and nearly 90 acres of mostly intermediate terrain, served by the Ajax Express chairlift.

Aspen_Jeremy Swanson
Aspen/Snowmass Announces Deals and Promotions for the 2013-14 Ski/Snowboard Season
by Colorado Snow Sensei on May.14, 2013, under General
Aspen/Snowmass has announced special deals and promotions for the 2013-2014 ski/snowboard season, with savings from opening day in November through closing day in April. New this season, Aspen/Snowmass will offer families the Perfect Holiday, as kids ski free with the purchase of an adult lift ticket over the peak holiday season.

Aspen
Centenarian Skis A-Basin on Mother’s Day Weekend
by Colorado Snow Sensei on May.13, 2013, under General
Elsa Bailey made it up to Arapahoe Basin for her 101st birthday party on Saturday. She skied down Pika Place, possibly setting a world record for the oldest woman to strap on skis and descend downhill. Her ski pals from Colorado Springs, the VIBES crew, and her friends and family came in from all over the country to help her celebrate.
Winter’s not over yet… 12″ new at the Basin
by Colorado Snow Sensei on May.09, 2013, under General

Arapahoe Basin 5.9.13
The spring ski and ride season has been incredible recently at the ‘Basin, and today was no exception. The snow report you saw this morning was accurate – 12” of fresh snow blanketed Arapahoe Basin Ski Area today, just in time for another weekend of live music, amazing food and – of course – the best skiing still available in the state.
Colorado Ski Country Sweepstakes!
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Apr.19, 2013, under General
Here at Colorado Ski Country, we love giving things away.

Spring Skiing Arapahoe Basin
The Season That Won’t Quit
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Apr.18, 2013, under General
We’re loving the April snow that we’ve seen so far, and we’re having a strong late-season here in Colorado Ski Country. We have four resorts that are still open, Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Aspen Highlands and Winter Park, and we’re affectionately calling this the “season that won’t quit.”

Winter Park_Brad Torchia
Aspen Highlands To Open For A Bonus Weekend, April 27-28
by Colorado Snow Sensei on Apr.16, 2013, under General
Aspen Skiing Company has announced that Aspen Highlands will reopen for the weekend of April 27-28 in appreciation of skiers and riders for a great season. While Snowmass, Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk are closed for the season, Aspen Highlands will remain open through April 21 as scheduled and then reopen April 27-28. Consistent snowfall over the last week has made for great conditions and enjoyable spring skiing and riding on the mountain.

Aspen Highlands_Jeremy Swanson
