Photo gallery: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area celebrates opening day
Skiers and snowboarders from around the state made their way to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to take part in its opening day Sunday, Oct. 17. The ski area is the first in Summit County to fire up its lifts for the 2021-22 ski season.
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From left: Nate Dogggg, Tom Miller, Sean Ozz and Chad Otterstrom celebrate as they ride the first chair on the Black Mountain Express Lift at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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Devin Tatveau of Fort Lauderdale, Florida watches skiers and riders come down the High Noon run as he waits to board the Black Mountain Express Lift at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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A skier heads down the High Noon run at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Arapahoe Basin is the first ski area to open in Summit County for the 2021-22 winter season.
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Skiers and riders celebrate as they ride the Black Mountain Express Lift at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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A snowboarder catches some air as he rides down the High Noon run at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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John Rea of Silverthorne waits in line at the Black Mountain Express Lift at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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Skiers and snowboarders stand in line waiting to board the Black Mountain Express Lift at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Known as “The Legend," Arapahoe Basin typically offers one of the longest ski and snowboarding season in Colorado from mid-October until June or early July and is the first ski area to open in Summit County for the 2021-22 winter season.
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A skier heads down the High Noon run at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Known as “The Legend," Arapahoe Basin is the first ski area to open in Summit County for the 2021-22 winter season.
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Skiers and snowboarders waiting in line at the Black Mountain Express Lift are reflected in Denver resident Bobby Danielak’s goggles on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Known as “The Legend," Arapahoe Basin typically offers one of the longest ski and snowboarding season in Colorado.
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A skier holds an empty bloody mary drink from the 6th Alley Bar and Grill at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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A skier enjoys a snack on opening day at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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A skier makes his way down the High Noon run at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Known as “The Legend," Arapahoe Basin typically offers one of the longest ski and snowboarding season in Colorado from mid-October until June or early July. The ski area is the first to open in Summit County for the 2021-22 winter season.
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A skier carves a turn as he makes his way down the High Noon run at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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A snowboarder slides down a rail at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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Skiers and snowboarders make their way down the High Noon run at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on opening day Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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