Arapahoes ski season will get underway at 9:00 am when skiers and riders can load the Black Mountain Express chair. Skiers and riders can look forward to an 18-inch base on the intermediate High Noon run along with several features in the High Divide Terrain Park.There will be no beginner skiing at this time.
A tribute to Arapahoe Basin founders Marnie Jump and Max Dercum who passed away this year will take place before the lifts open to the public.
As if the start of the season wasnt exciting enough, local radio station, KYSL will be doing a live morning show and giving away lift tickets on-air.KSMT will also be on site in the base area with a live remote, playing music and handing out give-aways.
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Photos taken 10/11/11 by Dave Camara