Arapahoe Basin
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is a true gem of Colorado skiing. Located high on the Continental Divide just over an hour from Denver, A-Basin boasts the longest ski season in Colorado - from October to June. A-Basin is known for its panoramic views of surrounding mountain ranges, its high quality of snow and a fun, laid-back vibe. Skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels can find breathtaking terrain at the mountain. A-Basin also added 468 acres of new terrain (The Beavers & The Steep Gullies) with a new lift (The Beavers Lift) in 2018-19. Come visit A-Basin, and experience why we're called "The Legend."
Annual Snowfall:
350 in / 889 cm
Base Elevation:
10,780 ft / 3,286 m
Summit Elevation:
13,050 ft / 3,978 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday:
8:30 am-4:00 pm
Some lifts run for shorter duration. Go to https://www.arapahoebasin.com/about/operating-hours/ for details.
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
1,428 acres / 578 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
125 acres / 51 hectares
Bowl Skiing
Yes
Terrain Parks
2
Best Known For
- Arapahoe Basin has one of the longest seasons in North America with skiing and snowboarding from mid-October until early June - and occasionally into July!
- The famous A-Basin Bacon Bloody Mary in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill – we sell over 40,000 a season.
- The Pallavicini lift – an iconic fixed grip double chair that services some of the snowiest and steepest terrain at the mountain.
- Uphill access during operating and non-operating hours. To learn more, click here.
- Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere – free slope-side parking, one convenient base area and affordable snowsports lessons for kids and adults.
For all things Arapahoe Basin, click here.
Colorado Ski Country News
28Nov
Photo credit: Loveland Ski Area
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After a Thanksgiving weekend filled with snowfall and with more snow expected through the…
26Nov
Photo credit: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass
Photo credit: Tripp Fay, Arapahoe Basin
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25Nov
Photo courtesy of Chris Wellhausen at Winter Park Resort.
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20Nov
Photo Credit: Copper Mountain
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31Oct
Photo by Dave Camara at Arapahoe Basin.
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31Oct
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18Oct
A-Basin First Ski Area to Open Continuously for the 2018-19 Season in the United States
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16Oct
Photo by Dave Camara at Arapahoe Basin.
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) will open for the 2018-19 ski and snowboard season on Friday, October 19, 2018. The Black Mountain Express lift will start…
15Oct
Photo Credit: Dustin Schaefer, Loveland Ski Area
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