Over Spring break, I had the chance to check out Arapahoe Basin’s new terrain. Montezuma Bowl opened in mid-January and is located on the backside of A-Basin. Unfortunately I have not been able to get out there until later in the season, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t great skiing. After a long winter every skier looks forward to that first spring day where they can wear light layers and come home with a goggle tan.
Montezuma bowl has increased A-Basin’s terrain by 80 percent and is the nation’s largest terrain expansion for the 2007-2008 ski season. The great thing about the new bowl is that it expands terrain for intermediate and expert skiers. Runs include blues, blacks, and double blacks and skiers and boarders can ride groomed trails or adventure to the cornices, chutes, glades and open bowls.
For many local skiers, A-Basin is their home away from home. Because the terrain is more difficult that most other resorts in the area, tourists are less likely to ski A-Basin. Lucky for me and my fellow skiers who don’t mind a ski area that is a little smaller, but has plenty of options now that the Montezuma Bowl is open. Make sure to check out the Basin’s new terrain before the snow stops falling.
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