Arapahoe Basin, USA
Introduction
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.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
Night Riding: :
No
Snowboard Schools:
2hr beginner package $59 inc lift pass & rental
Day package - 2hr lesson, full lift pass & day rental $86
lesson only $42
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Quick Pick:
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Arapahoe Basin
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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