Ikon Pass announces addition of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

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After leaving the Epic Pass just six months ago, mainly due to concerns with overcrowding , Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Arapahoe Basin Ski Area be joining the Ikon Pass for the 2019-20 winter. Ikon Pass holders now have access to 40 global destinations, including six in Colorado.

“Arapahoe Basin is a beloved brand among skiers and riders and we are proud that the destination has joined the Ikon Pass community,” said Erik Forsell, chief marketing officer of Alterra Mountain Company in a recent press release . “We can feel winter around the corner as we offer skiers and riders another iconic reason to hit the slopes in Colorado.”

Arapahoe Basin Ski area offers 1,428 acres of high-alpine, big-mountain skiing with a laid-back atmosphere.

Ikon Pass holders will get seven-day access to the iconic Front Range resort , affectionately known as “The Legend,” while Ikon Base Pass holders will receive five days with selected blackout dates.

Renowned for its high-alpine skiing and big-mountain terrain, offering 1,428 acres of steeps and tree skiing at nearly 13,000 feet above sea level, A-Basin is a favorite weekend ski destination amongst Coloradans and FREESKIER staffers.

For more information, read the full press release .