Wednesday 03/02/2011

Today we went to Araphoe Basin (A-Basin). A-Basin is the highest ski area in Colorado at 13,060 feet. You need to adjust to the altitude. The other areas around here are at 11,000 feet. This is the local's place to ski. It isn't fancy but has some of the most challenging trails in the area. You can ski either the East or West wall. Just watch out for the ROCKS. They have a ICE bar at the mid-station restaurant. You can really get a COLD drink. You don't have to worry about the trees. 50% of the trails are above the tree line. It is all WHITE up there. You often see skiers climbing the rocks so that they can get to the top and ski down. It is ONLY for EXPERTS.