Arapahoe Basin riding guide - World Snowboard Guide

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Freeriding

Freeriding at A-Basin is among the best anywhere in Colorado for intermediate and expert-level riders. With a summit elevation of 13, 050 feet, you are sure to get in some sick runs and amazing views. Although the resort itself is small in comparison to other Colorado powerhouse resorts, A-Basin fulfills every riders' fantasy of frequent powder dumps, tree runs, natural jumps/jibs, crazy off-piste runs, and challenges that'll knock you on your behind. Beginners can also experience this fantasy with easier runs off of the Exhibition Lift.

Freestylers

A-Basin has recently introduced a new park called the lower Mutha' Hucker (in addition to the upper Mutha' Hucker). These parks combined make the highest terrain park in North America, and promise to push riders to new levels with a great lineup of jumps, rails, tables, spines, etc. With the extended season that this resort offers, you can be practicing your jibs long into the summer months (usual seasons don't end until July 4th!).

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