Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort Guide
Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort Guide
Arapahoe Basin means challenging terrain for all skiers and riders. Not to worry, there's a superb ski/board school to help tame it. Arapahoe Basin is the highest peak offering ski terrain in the Rockies at 13,050 feet. Usually, you can play at Arapahoe Basin until mid-June. New this season is a public warming hut on the Summit. Closest lodging is five miles away at Keystone Resort. Lodging also is available in the nearby towns of Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Breckenridge - all within 20 minutes of the Arapahoe Basin ski area.
Resorts close to Arapahoe Basin include:
Loveland (5 km),
Keystone (9 km),
Breckenridge (25 km),
Winter Park (28 km),
Copper Mountain (30 km),
Select Arapahoe Basin Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Arapahoe Basin, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 61 |
Halfpipes: - |
| Summit: 3977 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 15% Int: 45% Adv: 40% |
Terrain Parks: - |
| Vertical Drop: 692 m |
X-Country: - |
| Lifts: 6 (5 chair lifts, 1 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: - |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: - |
Slopeside accommodation: N |
| Restaurants: 2 |
Acres of ski: 490 |
| Bars: 1 |
Nearest Airport: Denver |
| Nearest Train: Denver |
Tourist Info Phone:: -,
Arapahoe Basin Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Arapahoe Basin
Derek from United States writes:
A-Basin is phenomenal for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders!! I've ridden most of Summit County and still consider this place the best of them all. Great terrain all over the place!!!
You can access a ton of really fun terrains by any lift. If you're up for a steep bowl, just get off the main lift and strap on your snowshoes! There's a great trail to the left that leads right up to a peak. This is great, steep and deep if you're up for it. Bomb the fresh snow or carve out some giant flowing curves. Very smooth ride. And if you're not up to it, at least you can watch others brave it in full view from the lift.
In the Spring, a ton of locals just hang out in the parking lot and barbeque! It's like a beach party. In fact, they call the front part of the lot...what else?? THE BEACH! Kegs and foosball are a local delight on those beautiful Spring days. So pack 'em up and move 'em out! This place is usually open until July 4!!!!!
2006-02-04 |
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- Season opens: 13 Oct 2011
- Season closes: 4 Jul 2012
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