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A-Basin’s mug club only has 473 spots — and they’re highly coveted

There are 473 members in the Mug Club at Arapahoe Basin's 6th Alley Bar & Grill because there is room for only 473 hooks above the bar. The mugs are part of a long tradition and are highly coveted. (Provided by Arapahoe Basin)
There are 473 members in the Mug Club at Arapahoe Basin’s 6th Alley Bar & Grill because there is room for only 473 hooks above the bar. The mugs are part of a long tradition and are highly coveted. (Provided by Arapahoe Basin)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 13 : Denver Post's John Meyer on Monday, January 13, 2014. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)
By | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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People get in line as early as possible to make sure they get the same mug number they’ve had in previous years.
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