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Pandemic protocols for Aspen Snowmass pass holders. Resort officials say that could change if the COVID-19 spread worsens. Reservations will be required for Ikon Pass holders, who can make their reservations on the Ikon Pass website. Daily tickets will be sold. Opening: Aspen Highlands, Dec. 12; Aspen Mountain, Nov. 26; Buttermilk, Dec. 12 and Snowmass, Nov. 26
Breckenridge
See the entry for Vail to learn about plans underway for all five Vail Resorts mountains. Opening: Scheduled to open Nov. 13
Beaver Creek
See the entry for Vail to learn about plans underway for all five Vail Resorts mountains. Opening: Nov. 25
Copper Mountain
Skiers and snowboarders navigate the bumps on the Dukes run on Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Nov. 23, 2019. Andy Cross, Denver Post file By John Meyer The Denver Post
While Colorado ski resorts continue to fine-tune plans for mountain access this winter in response to the coronavirus pandemic, here is a quick rundown of what we know now. Currently the five Vail Resorts mountains (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte) will be the only resorts requiring across-the-board reservations this season. Arapahoe Basin and Aspen Snowmass will be requiring reservations for Ikon Pass holders but not people with resort season passes. Resort officials are saying polices they’ve announced could change, depending on health and safety regulations, and Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz even concedes its reservations policy may be lifted during the season if conditions allow. Check the resort’s web page before you head up to ski or ride, and watch for updated information on The Denver Post outdoors web page, theknow.denverpost.com/outdoors. You’ll be required to wear a face mask and social distance at every ski area in the state. Expect limited capacity indoors, lots of hand sanitizer and signs directing you this way and that. Many ski areas are offering contactless purchases, so check ahead of time, charge your smartphone and download the app, if needed. Most of the ski areas are requiring advance reservations and
purchase of gear rentals and lessons. Don’t expect to gather with hundreds of your new best friends for beer or cocktails after a long day on the mountain. Do your best to follow along to keep everyone safe and smiling. And stay home if you’re feeling ill.
Arapahoe Basin
Those who have Arapahoe Basin season passes will not have restrictions and will not be required to make reservations, but pass sales will be limited. Reservations are required for Ikon Pass holders and can be made through the Ikon Pass website. Lift tickets will be sold daily but must be purchased online in advance through the Arapahoe Basin website. Tickets will not be sold at the area and sales will be limited to manage numbers on the mountain. Nov. opening
Aspen Snowmass
For the four Aspen-area mountains — Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk — reservations will not be required
Copper is not requiring reservations, but it will manage numbers on the mountain by implementing a parking reservation system with “careful daily inventory and sales management,” according to spokeswoman Taylor Prather. Daily lift tickets will be sold online only and can be purchased while booking a parking reservation. The requirement for parking reservations applies to all, including Copper Mountain pass holders and Ikon Pass holders. Opening: Nov. 30
Crested Butte
See the entry for Vail to learn about plans underway for all five Vail Resorts mountains. Opening: Nov. 25
Echo Mountain
Reservations will not be required, but passes or daily lift tickets must be purchased in advance. Capacity may be limited, based on health and safety requirements. Opening: Nov. 27
Eldora
Like sister resort Copper Mountain (both are owned by Powdr Corp.), reservations will not be required but an online parking reservation system will be implemented to manage the number of visitors. The reservation requirement will be in effect seven days a week and will be required for all Eldora guests regardless of pass or ticket type. Daily lift tickets will be sold online and can be purchased at the time of making the parking reservation. Opening: Nov. 23 PROTOCOLS » 5
