Arapahoe Basin
open summer
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
Saturday - Sunday:
11:00 am-3:00 pm
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/?season=summer
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
12Jul
Fest at Arapahoe Basin - Photo by: Curtis DeVore
Although we border the wild, wild west, you can taste the good grub of the deep south this weekend at Arapahoe Basin. They are hosting a Low…
11Jul
Shredding on Araphoe Basins Terrain Park
Arapahoe Basin continues the thrill of summer skiing with options to ski and board on their terrain parks! Go have some fun
Summer Terrain Park Info
Dates: …
10Jul
Summer Concert at Aspen
One of the trickiest parts of hosting friends is nailing down an itinerary. Will they want to hike or mountain bike? Do you stay close to home or head deep into the Rocky…
10Jul
Disc Golf at Arapahoe Basin
As a college student in Colorado, it can be difficult to balance the desire to do all the things with the reality of having limited funds. Especially when scrolling…
28Jun
Photo Credit: Steamboat
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts will be hosting events and festivities over the Independence Day holiday. Join Coloradans and visitors alike to mark the…
27Jun
Waterfall near Arapahoe Basin
There’s nothing quite like a day off in Colorado. No school, no work. Just a wide-open schedule. You can practically hear the Rocky Mountains calling your name.
How…
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
But the…
14May
Photo Credit: Arapahoe Basin Swimwear Day. May 11th, 2019.
Skiing is fresh on the minds of many residents in Colorado and after such an amazing season, how could it not be? While the days of…
3May
Photo Credit: Justin Cygan
Even as a lifelong Colorado and Front-Range resident, and even in the pursuit of skiing as many of the state’s ski areas as possible, somehow in my rather short time on…