"As we approach the midway point of January, it's evident that Colorado is behind on snowfall not just in the numbers, but in the way skiers are spending their time on the mountain. Ski patrol and mountain operations teams all over the state have had their hands full, to say the least. Opening new terrain and creating space on the mountain is directly correlated to guest experience, but more importantly, guest safety. To put it lightly, it has been a madhouse out there."
"For skiers and riders, new terrain openings mean new opportunities. The ability to mix up line choice, slope angle, and zone on Colorado mountains has been constricted. Beaver Creek, Copper, Winter Park, Breckenridge, and many others still have less than 50 percent of their terrain open. Arapahoe Basin is no different, with just 23 of 147 runs open. Even with this weekend's opening of the legendary Pallavicini Chair, A-Basin guests are still constricted to mainly frontside blues and greens."
Snowfall across Colorado is well below expectations, reducing available terrain and forcing ski patrol and mountain operations into intensive early-season workload. Many resorts, including Beaver Creek, Copper, Winter Park, and Breckenridge, have less than half their terrain open. Arapahoe Basin has 23 of 147 runs available, with most guests confined to frontside blues and greens despite Pallavicini Chair opening. A-Basin implemented directed skiing and riding on the frontside and Pali chair terrain, stationing patrollers to guide guests along selected runs. Directed runs aim to expand guest options, improve snow compaction, spread traffic, and increase safety.
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