A-Basin is one of my favorite mountains. it has a real 'locals' feel to it, and not quite as many tourists. I used to leave at 4:30AM to completely beat traffic and then sleep in my car in the parking lot for an hour before the lift lines opened. I love that you can park right at the bottom of the mountain, hop out of your car, and be on a lift in a couple minutes without having to take a shuttle or a gondola to start skiing. I got the Rocky Mountain Super Pass this year after a 2-3 year hiatus (injuries). So....no A-Basing for me this year.