Arapahoe Basin, USA

This year 58-year-old legend offers the highest skiable terrain on the north-American continent. Half of the mountain is above timberline with open bowl skiing and snowboarding through spring and into early summer. One of its signature runs, Pallavincini, is one of Colorado's longest and steepest trails. A-Basin is truly a rider's paradise, with extreme terrain, a budding park system, cheap eats and a laid-back, friendly atmosphere that will make riders of any ability feel comfortable.  It also boasts the longest season around, often staying open well into July.

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Dec to June
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 5
Chair lifts: 5
Max people per hour:  6,066
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 69
Total ride area: 490 acres
Longest run: 1.5miles (2.4km)

Top lift: 3978
Vertical drop: 686
First lift: 3292

Piste suitability

Green runs: 15%
Red runs: 45%
Black runs: 40%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes: 
Day Pass - $44

Lift times:9am t0 4pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 9.3m

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: 2hr beginner package $59 inc lift pass & rental
Day package - 2hr lesson, full lift pass & day rental $86
lesson only $42

Night Riding: No

Other activities

Heliboarding: Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.arapahoebasin.com/
Email:abasin@colorado.net

Summary
Great value, will push your abilities. Can't stay on-mountain, but the extended season makes this a definite must-see!

ON THE SLOPES: Laid-back, chill
MONEY WISE: CHEAP

Terrain & parks

HALFPIPE: -
TERRAIN PARK: -
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:
TREE RUNS:

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