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
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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Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts are dedicated to honoring the service of…
18Sep
Photo Credit: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen SnowmassClick here for high res photo: bit.ly/CollegeDeals2018.
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts are offering steep discounts on skiing and riding…
12Sep
New Lifts, Terrain Expansions and New Dining Experiences Will Debut for 2018-19 Season
Photo Credit: Carl Frey, Winter Park ResortClick here for high res photos: bit.ly/NewinColorado18-19.
Colorado…
31Aug
Photo of a sunrise at Maroon Bells by Jeremy Swanson.
As we all know, you can't come home from a glorious day in the mountains without some glorious photos to show for it. And while it's hard to…
21Aug
Photo Credit Top Row (L-R): Ryan Bonneau, Telluride Ski Resort; Carl Frey, Winter Park Resort
Bottom Row: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass; Larry Pierce, Steamboat Resort
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13Aug
Arapahoe Basin's 18-hole disc golf course.
Arapahoe Basin
A-Basin offers free disc golf on their par 3 18-hole course, starting in the base area, climbing to the top of North Fork then looping…
3Aug
Photo by Jeremy Swanson at Aspen Snowmass.
After breaking in your boots, stretching your hiking muscles and working on your cardio all summer, you might be ready to tackle the more difficult hiking…