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REMINDER: ARAPAHOE BASIN MAINTAINS SMOKE FREE CHAIRLIFTS AND LIFT MAZES. PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA IS ILLEGAL.
Wifi Hot Spots Tune Shop Ticket Will Call
Base Area Elevation 10,780’ / 3,286 meters
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Pedestrian Tunnel Upper Lot Exit
Lost and Found
Base Area and Mountain Facilities 1
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Season Pass and Ticket Office Location: Base Area Hours: M onday–Friday 8:30am–4:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am–4:00pm
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First Aid Location: Base Area Hours: Every day 8:00am–4:30pm
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Kids lessons Location: Base Area Hours: E very day 8:00am–4:00pm
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Location: A-Frame Hours: M onday–Thursday: 7:30am–2:30pm Friday–Sunday: 7:30am–3:00pm
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Adult lessons, rentals, tune shop & lockers Location: Base Area Hours: E very day 8:00am–4:00pm
Location: A-Frame Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm Friday–Sunday 8:00am–5:00pm
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Black Mountain Express Lift
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Location: Mid mountain Building Hours: 9:00am–3:00pm Hot Food: 10:30am–2:30pm
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Location: A-Frame Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm Friday–Sunday 8:00am–6:30pm
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LIFT HOURS Black Mountain Express Monday through Friday.........................9:00am–4:00pm Saturdays, Sundays & select holidays...8:30am–4:00pm Pallavicini Monday through Friday.........................9:00am–3:30pm Saturdays, Sundays & select holidays...8:30am–3:30pm Lenawee, Norway Daily......................................................9:00am–3:30pm Molly Hogan Monday through Friday.........................9:00am–3:30pm Saturday & Sunday................................9:00am–4:00pm Zuma Daily......................................................9:00am–3:30pm Montezuma Bowl terrain closes daily at 3:15pm
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DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easiest........................................................10% More difficult..............................................30% Most difficult...............................................37% Expert.........................................................23%
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Vertical.......................................................2,270 ft/692 m Base elevation............................................10,780 ft/3,286 m Summit elevation........................................13,050 ft/3,978 m Longest run.................................................1.5 mi/2.41 km Average annual snowfall............................350 in/889 cm Number of trails..........................................109 Number of lifts............................................8 High-speed quad chairlift...........................1 Quad chairlift..............................................1 Triple chairlift..............................................1 Double chairlifts.........................................3 Conveyor lifts..............................................2 Skiable area................................................960 acres/388 hectares Lift capacity................................................10,700 people/hr.
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PEAK 10 13,633'
QUANDARY PEAK 14,265'
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ARAPAHOE BASIN 13,050’ / 3,978 meters
Warming hut Location: Top of the mountain Hours: Every day 9:00am–3:30pm
A Legend 70 years in the making MAY 1946 Corporation of Arapahoe Basin was formed by Lawrence “Larry” A. Jump, Frederick “Sandy” Schauffler, Max Dercum, Richard “Dick” Durrance and Thor Groswold
GRIZZLY PEAK 13,427'
1947–1948 Two single chairlifts are opened
LENAWEE MOUNTAIN 13,204'
BLACK MOUNTAIN 13,193'
DECEMBER 1946 Arapahoe Basin opens for skiing with a rope tow
TORREYS PEAK 14,267'
GRAYS PEAK 14,270'
LOVELAND PASS 11,990'
70 Legendary Years.
ARAPAHOE BASIN 2016–17 TRAIL MAP
EAST WALL
1962 Lodge opens
12,472'
(1964 Lodge burns down)
Observe “Your Responsibility Code” listed below: •A lways stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. •P eople ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. •Y ou must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. •W henever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. • Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. •O bserve all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. •P rior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
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Arapahoe Basin values the safety of our skiers and riders. Please read the following information carefully. Skiing and riding are adventurous and exhilarating outdoor recreational activities. Natural and man-made obstacles are a part of this alpine experience. Collisions with these objects can result in serious or fatal injury. Ski and ride with caution and in control. Arapahoe Basin encourages our guests to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of winter sports helmets and use them.
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2010 Black Mountain Express is installed replacing the Exhibition lift
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A-Basin is just 68 miles west of Denver. Take I-70 through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Exit 205 (Silverthorne), then go east on Hwy 6. (In good weather, Loveland Pass, exit 216, is a scenic shortcut.) Visit COtrip.org or call 511 for travel times and road closures.
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COLORADO SKI SAFETY ACT
The Colorado Ski Safety Act recognizes inherent dangers and risks of the sport. Under the Act, any person using the facilities of a ski area is considered a skier. WARNING Under Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and may not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including: changing weather conditions; existing and changing snow conditions; bare spots; rocks; stumps; trees; collisions with natural objects, man-made objects, or other skiers; variations in terrain; and the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities. The Ski Safety Act was amended in 2004 to include CLIFFS, EXTREME TERRAIN, JUMPS AND FREESTYLE TERRAIN as inherent dangers and risks of the sport. EXTREME TERRAIN contains cliffs, very steep slopes, as well as rocks and other hazards. Skiing or boarding Extreme Terrain is for EXPERTS ONLY. Extreme terrain can be found on Pallavicini, North Glades, Montezuma Bowl, and the East Wall, including: cliffs and areas steeper than 50 degrees.
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LIFT SAFETY & INFORMATION
Under Colorado law, you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or to use such lift safely, or until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to use the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT. • REMOVE BACKPACKS BEFORE LOADING. • NEVER JUMP FROM A LIFT. • ASK ATTENDANT FOR HELP WITH CHILDREN. • C ARRYING A CHILD IN A PACK ON ANY LIFT OR SKI TRAIL IS PROHIBITED.
•A ccess to public lands beyond the ski area boundaries exists through U.S. Forest Service Backcountry Access Points. Rescue in the backcountry is a responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff ’s Office. •E ntering or exiting the ski area boundary at locations other than the Backcountry Access Point is illegal and will be fined up to $1,000.
BACKCOUNTRY WARNING
Pursuant to the Colorado Ski Safety Act, the ski area assumes no responsibility for skiers going beyond the ski area boundary. To access the backcountry, use designated backcountry access points only. Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled or maintained. Avalanches, unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards exist. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, is the responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff. It will be costly and time consuming.
LIFT TICKETS & PASSES
EAST WALL, THE NORTH POLE AND ZUMA CORNICE
CAUTION Snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered at any time.
UPHILL ACCESS
The North Pole and the Upper East Wall (above the traverse) are accessed by hiking only. Please hike only in designated staircases and obey all signs.
SLOW ZONES
Visit our website for complete uphill access information.
RESCUE FROM NORTH POLE AND UPPER EAST WALL IS DIFFICULT AND TIME CONSUMING.
Certain areas (indicated on the map in yellow) are designated as SLOW ZONES. Please observe the posted slow areas by maintaining a speed no faster than the general flow of traffic. Space and speed are especially important in these areas. Fast and aggressive skiing will not be tolerated.
TERRAIN PARKS—FREESTYLE TERRAIN
These areas are designated with an orange oval and may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air. Use of Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. Inverted aerials are not recommended. You assume all risks.
PARK SMART
START SMALL—Work your way up. Build your skills. MAKE A PLAN—Every feature. Every time. ALWAYS LOOK—Before you drop. RESPECT—The features and other users. TAKE IT EASY—Know your limits. Land on your feet.
Those skiers found misusing lift tickets, transferring lift tickets, or attempting to gain lift access without lift tickets may be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution. USE IS ALLOWED WITH A FREE UPHILL ACCESS PASS. Mountain users can help preserve this opportunity by following these simple guidelines: •Y ou are considered a skier under the Colorado Skier Safety Act and should know Your Responsibility Code.
THESE AREAS HAVE RESTRICTED ACCESS GATES AND WILL OPEN AND CLOSE AS SNOW AND WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMIT. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL POSTED SIGNS.
Please ski responsibly and do not ski alone.
AVALANCHE TERRAIN You may encounter:
•T he mountain may be closed to uphill access when avalanche control, snowmaking, race training, or other special activities are taking place.
• Avalanches
•E ntering closed terrain is prohibited. It is the user’s responsibility to know what is open or closed.
• Changing Snow Conditions
•D ogs must be under control at all times. No dogs are allowed on the mountain during operating hours. • Visit our website for complete uphill access information.
SKI AREA BOUNDARY
•S kiing beyond the ski area boundary is not recommended. Avalanche danger and other hazards exist.
• Changing Weather SKI AT YOUR OWN RISK. Avalanche terrain exists in the following areas: • East Wall • North Pole • Zuma Cornice • Pallavicini and North Glade
• Areas beyond the ski area boundary are unpatrolled and unmaintained.
Enter through open marked gates only.
•P ursuant to the Colorado Ski Safety Act, the ski area assumes no responsibility for the safety and welfare of skiers going beyond the ski area boundary. Skiers are solely responsible for their own safety beyond this boundary.
Contact ski patrol for more information.
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REMINDER: ARAPAHOE BASIN MAINTAINS SMOKE FREE CHAIRLIFTS AND LIFT MAZES. PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA IS ILLEGAL.
Wifi Hot Spots Tune Shop Ticket Will Call
Base Area Elevation 10,780’ / 3,286 meters
High Noon
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Pedestrian Tunnel Upper Lot Exit
Lost and Found
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Season Pass and Ticket Office Location: Base Area Hours: M onday–Friday 8:30am–4:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am–4:00pm
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First Aid Location: Base Area Hours: Every day 8:00am–4:30pm
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Kids lessons Location: Base Area Hours: E very day 8:00am–4:00pm
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Location: A-Frame Hours: M onday–Thursday: 7:30am–2:30pm Friday–Sunday: 7:30am–3:00pm
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Adult lessons, rentals, tune shop & lockers Location: Base Area Hours: E very day 8:00am–4:00pm
Location: A-Frame Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm Friday–Sunday 8:00am–5:00pm
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Black Mountain Express Lift
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Location: Mid mountain Building Hours: 9:00am–3:00pm Hot Food: 10:30am–2:30pm
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Location: A-Frame Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm Friday–Sunday 8:00am–6:30pm
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LIFT HOURS Black Mountain Express Monday through Friday.........................9:00am–4:00pm Saturdays, Sundays & select holidays...8:30am–4:00pm Pallavicini Monday through Friday.........................9:00am–3:30pm Saturdays, Sundays & select holidays...8:30am–3:30pm Lenawee, Norway Daily......................................................9:00am–3:30pm Molly Hogan Monday through Friday.........................9:00am–3:30pm Saturday & Sunday................................9:00am–4:00pm Zuma Daily......................................................9:00am–3:30pm Montezuma Bowl terrain closes daily at 3:15pm
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DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easiest........................................................10% More difficult..............................................30% Most difficult...............................................37% Expert.........................................................23%
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Vertical.......................................................2,270 ft/692 m Base elevation............................................10,780 ft/3,286 m Summit elevation........................................13,050 ft/3,978 m Longest run.................................................1.5 mi/2.41 km Average annual snowfall............................350 in/889 cm Number of trails..........................................109 Number of lifts............................................8 High-speed quad chairlift...........................1 Quad chairlift..............................................1 Triple chairlift..............................................1 Double chairlifts.........................................3 Conveyor lifts..............................................2 Skiable area................................................960 acres/388 hectares Lift capacity................................................10,700 people/hr.
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PEAK 10 13,633'
QUANDARY PEAK 14,265'
INDEPENDENCE MOUNTAIN 12,615'
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ARAPAHOE BASIN 13,050’ / 3,978 meters
Warming hut Location: Top of the mountain Hours: Every day 9:00am–3:30pm
A Legend 70 years in the making MAY 1946 Corporation of Arapahoe Basin was formed by Lawrence “Larry” A. Jump, Frederick “Sandy” Schauffler, Max Dercum, Richard “Dick” Durrance and Thor Groswold
GRIZZLY PEAK 13,427'
1947–1948 Two single chairlifts are opened
LENAWEE MOUNTAIN 13,204'
BLACK MOUNTAIN 13,193'
DECEMBER 1946 Arapahoe Basin opens for skiing with a rope tow
TORREYS PEAK 14,267'
GRAYS PEAK 14,270'
LOVELAND PASS 11,990'
70 Legendary Years.
ARAPAHOE BASIN 2016–17 TRAIL MAP
EAST WALL
1962 Lodge opens
12,472'
(1964 Lodge burns down)
Observe “Your Responsibility Code” listed below: •A lways stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. •P eople ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. •Y ou must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. •W henever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. • Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. •O bserve all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. •P rior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
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For detailed information on Mountain Safety:
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BE ALERT; SKI AND RIDE ON DESIGNATED OPEN TRAILS ONLY.
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While skiing or riding you may encounter rocks and trees, changing visibility and snow conditions. Be aware of snow cats, snowmobiles and snowmaking equipment at all times.
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2015 Kids Center opens
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
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Arapahoe Basin values the safety of our skiers and riders. Please read the following information carefully. Skiing and riding are adventurous and exhilarating outdoor recreational activities. Natural and man-made obstacles are a part of this alpine experience. Collisions with these objects can result in serious or fatal injury. Ski and ride with caution and in control. Arapahoe Basin encourages our guests to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of winter sports helmets and use them.
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2010 Black Mountain Express is installed replacing the Exhibition lift
SKIER AND RIDER SAFETY
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2007–2008 Montezuma Bowl opens
A-Basin is just 68 miles west of Denver. Take I-70 through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Exit 205 (Silverthorne), then go east on Hwy 6. (In good weather, Loveland Pass, exit 216, is a scenic shortcut.) Visit COtrip.org or call 511 for travel times and road closures.
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1953–1954 First poma lift in the United States is built at Arapahoe Basin
COLORADO SKI SAFETY ACT
The Colorado Ski Safety Act recognizes inherent dangers and risks of the sport. Under the Act, any person using the facilities of a ski area is considered a skier. WARNING Under Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and may not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including: changing weather conditions; existing and changing snow conditions; bare spots; rocks; stumps; trees; collisions with natural objects, man-made objects, or other skiers; variations in terrain; and the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities. The Ski Safety Act was amended in 2004 to include CLIFFS, EXTREME TERRAIN, JUMPS AND FREESTYLE TERRAIN as inherent dangers and risks of the sport. EXTREME TERRAIN contains cliffs, very steep slopes, as well as rocks and other hazards. Skiing or boarding Extreme Terrain is for EXPERTS ONLY. Extreme terrain can be found on Pallavicini, North Glades, Montezuma Bowl, and the East Wall, including: cliffs and areas steeper than 50 degrees.
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LIFT SAFETY & INFORMATION
Under Colorado law, you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or to use such lift safely, or until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to use the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT. • REMOVE BACKPACKS BEFORE LOADING. • NEVER JUMP FROM A LIFT. • ASK ATTENDANT FOR HELP WITH CHILDREN. • C ARRYING A CHILD IN A PACK ON ANY LIFT OR SKI TRAIL IS PROHIBITED.
•A ccess to public lands beyond the ski area boundaries exists through U.S. Forest Service Backcountry Access Points. Rescue in the backcountry is a responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff ’s Office. •E ntering or exiting the ski area boundary at locations other than the Backcountry Access Point is illegal and will be fined up to $1,000.
BACKCOUNTRY WARNING
Pursuant to the Colorado Ski Safety Act, the ski area assumes no responsibility for skiers going beyond the ski area boundary. To access the backcountry, use designated backcountry access points only. Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled or maintained. Avalanches, unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards exist. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, is the responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff. It will be costly and time consuming.
LIFT TICKETS & PASSES
EAST WALL, THE NORTH POLE AND ZUMA CORNICE
CAUTION Snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered at any time.
UPHILL ACCESS
The North Pole and the Upper East Wall (above the traverse) are accessed by hiking only. Please hike only in designated staircases and obey all signs.
SLOW ZONES
Visit our website for complete uphill access information.
RESCUE FROM NORTH POLE AND UPPER EAST WALL IS DIFFICULT AND TIME CONSUMING.
Certain areas (indicated on the map in yellow) are designated as SLOW ZONES. Please observe the posted slow areas by maintaining a speed no faster than the general flow of traffic. Space and speed are especially important in these areas. Fast and aggressive skiing will not be tolerated.
TERRAIN PARKS—FREESTYLE TERRAIN
These areas are designated with an orange oval and may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, snowcross, bump terrain and other constructed or natural terrain features. Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air. Use of Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. Inverted aerials are not recommended. You assume all risks.
PARK SMART
START SMALL—Work your way up. Build your skills. MAKE A PLAN—Every feature. Every time. ALWAYS LOOK—Before you drop. RESPECT—The features and other users. TAKE IT EASY—Know your limits. Land on your feet.
Those skiers found misusing lift tickets, transferring lift tickets, or attempting to gain lift access without lift tickets may be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution. USE IS ALLOWED WITH A FREE UPHILL ACCESS PASS. Mountain users can help preserve this opportunity by following these simple guidelines: •Y ou are considered a skier under the Colorado Skier Safety Act and should know Your Responsibility Code.
THESE AREAS HAVE RESTRICTED ACCESS GATES AND WILL OPEN AND CLOSE AS SNOW AND WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMIT. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL POSTED SIGNS.
Please ski responsibly and do not ski alone.
AVALANCHE TERRAIN You may encounter:
•T he mountain may be closed to uphill access when avalanche control, snowmaking, race training, or other special activities are taking place.
• Avalanches
•E ntering closed terrain is prohibited. It is the user’s responsibility to know what is open or closed.
• Changing Snow Conditions
•D ogs must be under control at all times. No dogs are allowed on the mountain during operating hours. • Visit our website for complete uphill access information.
SKI AREA BOUNDARY
•S kiing beyond the ski area boundary is not recommended. Avalanche danger and other hazards exist.
• Changing Weather SKI AT YOUR OWN RISK. Avalanche terrain exists in the following areas: • East Wall • North Pole • Zuma Cornice • Pallavicini and North Glade
• Areas beyond the ski area boundary are unpatrolled and unmaintained.
Enter through open marked gates only.
•P ursuant to the Colorado Ski Safety Act, the ski area assumes no responsibility for the safety and welfare of skiers going beyond the ski area boundary. Skiers are solely responsible for their own safety beyond this boundary.
Contact ski patrol for more information.
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