A-Basin COO Thanks Patrons In Heartfelt Letter

Originally posted on SNOWBOARDER | By Josh Sullivan | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 1:01 PM ET

The vibe and spirits were high.

That's what Arapahoe Basin's Chief Operating Officer Alan Henceroth said in a thank you letter he wrote on his blog, last week. The letter came just a couple of weeks after the Colorado resort's closing day.

The note comes after a season of massive changes at the Summit County behemoth. The resort was bought by Alterra, the owners of the Ikon Pass. There were new parking restrictions put into place. Bears crossed the slopes in the middle of June.

"Every time it "needed" to snow, it did snow. Consistently, day in and day out, the skiing and riding were a blast," Henceroth said. "We never had any highway or crowding problems. The vibe and the spirits were high. The core of all we do is to make the experience extraordinary for our guests and our employees. It was not easy, but I am very pleased with how the season went."

It was by all means, a successful winter. The season was extended until June 15, 2025. Arapahoe Basin was open seven days a week until June 1. It was the only Colorado resort to remain open after May 18.

There are changes coming to A-Basin for the 2025-2026 season. Those who purchase the Ikon Pass for the upcoming season will get unlimited access. That's a change from the seven days of access per season previously offered. Those with the Ikon Base Pass will still only have five days available at the resort.

"Essentially, for the 25/26 season, Ikon Pass will function as an A-Basin season pass," Henceroth said in a statement.

A-Basin will also tweak its parking reservation system. For the upcoming season, drivers will need to book parking in advance and pay $20 for a spot at one of the main parking lots on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The requirement will hold from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking will be free for the rest of the day after 1 p.m. This is partially due to A-Basin parking contributing to highway problems on Loveland Pass. It's also part of the resort's sustainability mission.

Until then though, Arapahoe Basin will be available for mountain biking, hiking, disc disc golf, chairlift riding, and adventure park climbing.

"Like I always do, I will cherish the summer, rafting, bike riding, backpacking and spending quality time with family and friends," he wrote. "As beautiful as Summit County summers are, they are short and they go by quickly. We will be making snow and skiing before you know it."

This article first appeared on SNOWBOARDER and was syndicated with permission.

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