Arapahoe Basin fired up the lifts on October 17, 2012, officially opening the North American ski season. Freeskier was on hand to celebrate the big day, and to show you a glimpse of the action.

For a full recap of the day, plus photos, follow this link: freeskier.com/stories/arapahoe-basin-opens-for-business-kicks-off-201213-ski-season-in-north-america