Arapahoe Basin
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Open for skiing and snowboarding until at least June 9, 2019! 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 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
CAT Skiing
No
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
17May
Nobody can resist the temptation of a smiling dog playing in the snow. The pure joy you see is unmatched. I Mean just look at the picture below.
Smiling Avalanche Snow Dog at Arapahoe Basin
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14May
Photo Credit: Arapahoe Basin Swimwear Day. May 11th, 2019.
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Photo Credit: Justin Cygan
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Photo Credit: Arapahoe Basin
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Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass
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14Mar
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14Mar
Photo Credit: Curtis Devore, Arapahoe Basin
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Photo Credit: Carl Frey, Winter Park
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