Well I did it. I left a day early for a business trip last week to Denver, rented a car and drove up to A-Basin to spend a day skiing. First, the drive over Loveland Pass had me stopping at parking area taking pictures. Ariving at A-Basin, I was in awe of the mountain. A ton of snow, blue sky, and a forecast of 50 degrees was in store.

Over 50% of the mountain was open, including Montezuma Bowl on the backside. The skiing was incredible, great snow coverage, no bare spots or ice. Amazing considering what we ski on around here all winter!

I would have posted a couple of pictures but didn't know how.

It passed my t-shirt test.
I just went there for first time this April. I've been to many areas over 40+ years. I love 'em all, but it's one of the handful that was so impressive I had to buy a t-shirt and bumper sticker before leaving. Very special and historic place. Long may it rule as king of spring. Zuma Bowl is a recent and great addition. Even though A-basin is one of the closest ski areas to Denver, going there gives you a nice taste of the best that Colorado has to offer in skiing and mountain scenery.

How did you handle the altitude? Did you ski same day as flying from sea level?

I had no problems with the altitude, didn't notice it at all. Flew in and spent the night in Denver and skied the next day.

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A-Basin is one great place and among the easiest of CO resorts to access to real expert terrain. I've got to get back there again.

I grew up in Denver, skiing A-Basin every spring into summer. Have spent a few specatacular June mornings there. Even for jaded Coloradans, it really does have a special resonance deep in the heart.