Oct 17, 2014 Arapahoe Basin is First Ski Area to Open in North America

Oct 17, 2014 - Arapahoe Basin again is the first ski area to open in North America for the 2014 season continuing their stint at being the first to open.  They open at 9:00am this morning, Friday, October 17, 2014.  They open this morning with an 18" base which is a combination of natural and man-made snow.