Arapahoe Basin, USA
Resort life
A-Basin is a small resort with 4 lifts & a beginner lift, but boasts one of the best atmospheres around. While there is no fancy village or base area, riders can enjoy cheap eats & drinks during their visit. Lodging requires you to stay in the nearby Keystone Resort area, but a free shuttle ride (10-20 minutes depending on where you stay) will get you back to the mountain in time for the first chair. Check out the web site for some killer deals on hotels & condos.Nightlife
Nightlife doesn't exist at A-Basin, but you can enjoy a good time in the Keystone Village or many parts of Summit County depending on where you stay. These areas feature more affordable options than some of Colorado's other, more pricey locations.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
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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