Andy Cross, The Denver PostA skier launches off a jump next to the Lenawee Mountain lift on reopening day at Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSkiers and snowboarders head up the Black Mountain Express lift on reopening day at the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostArapahoe Basin Chief Operating Officer Alan Henceroth marks every six-feet for the lift line scanning on reopening of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVice President of Operations Peggy Hiller, left, scans a pass for skier Billy Burkhardt behind plexiglass during the reopening of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSocial distancing for skiers and snowboarders at the Black Mountain Express lift for the reopening of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSkiers head up the Lenawee Mountain lift at Arapahoe Basin on their reopening day May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSkiers and snowboarders head down the High Noon run on reopening day at the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA skier heads down the Powerline run on the reopening day of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDylan Barr waits in the Black Mountain Express lift to ride Arapahoe Basin for their reopening May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSigns designate where skiers an snowboarders should stand at a safe distance at the Black Mountain Express lift for reopening of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA skier heads down the High Noon run on reopening day at Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPhysical distancing massages at the entrance to the Black Mountain Express lift during the reopening of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSocial distancing parking lot for the reopening of the Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
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A skier launches off a jump next to the Lenawee Mountain lift on reopening day at Arapahoe Basin ski area May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, 2020 due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.
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Arapahoe Basin ski area reopened on May 27, 2020. Arapahoe Basin closed March 14, due to the coronavirus. The ski area is open on a limited basis and allowing only 600 skiers and snowboarders per day on an online lottery basis until further notice.











