Alterra Mountain Company has closed on its purchase of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, expanding the company’s portfolio of destinations in the Rockies.
“We are honored to become the stewards of Arapahoe Basin, and we are excited to welcome the team to the Alterra Mountain Company family,” said Jared Smith, president & CEO, Alterra Mountain Company. “A-Basin is considered legendary for a reason and has always been more than just a ski area to many – it is a home to passionate, dedicated skiers and riders who share a spirit of adventure and a love for Colorado’s mountains. The team at Alterra is excited to work with the leaders at A-Basin to ensure its spirit and culture thrive.”
Alan Henceroth, A-Basin’s chief operating officer who has been with A-Basin for 36 years and has driven the mountain’s culture, will continue to lead the resort and oversee daily operations with his team.
“Our community at Arapahoe Basin is special, and it’s something we deeply cherish and protect. The thrill of skiing the Pali, the tradition of hiking the East Wall, the magic of skinning to Moonlight Dinners, and the joy of sharing a chairlift ride with friends – all of these experiences define who we are and will always remain at the heart of A-Basin,” offered Henceroth in a media release. “In 2019, we partnered with Alterra Mountain Company on Ikon Pass, knowing they respect and embrace everything that makes A-Basin unique. As we move forward, I am confident that the spirit of The Basin will not only remain but grow stronger than ever as we continue to work with leaders on the mountain on a 10-year master development plan to address parking, enhanced snowmaking, and improvements to the experience for skiers and riders of all skill levels.”
Over the last 27 years, A-Basin expanded its ski area to 1,428 acres, replaced the lifts and most of the buildings, and opened the two highest elevation restaurants in North America, Il Rifugio and Steilhang Hut. In 2018, A-Basin pledged to be carbon neutral by 2025 and recently the resort announced a move toward that goal by using 100 percent renewable electricity.
There will be no changes to Arapahoe Basin local season passes or Ikon Pass winter access for the 2024/25 ski season.
Alterra Mountain Company, headquartered in Denver, CO, has brought together global brands, including Steamboat, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia.
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