Overview
- 11 Beginner
- 32 Intermediate
- 40 Advanced
- 25 Expert
"Ski & Ride Above All" on North America's highest skiable terrain. Over 360 inches of snow hits our 13,050' summit each year, creating an awesome high-altitude playground. With skiing from October to June, the Basin boasts one of the longest ski seasons in North America. Our high-alpine environment is incredibly diverse: accentuated by the easier, lower mountain cruisers; the wide-open... intermediate terrain of the upper mountain; two terrain parks; and highlighted by the incomparable steeps, trees and bumps of Pallavicini, East Wall and North Glades. These trails have earned us the title - The Legend.
The recent 400 acre Montezuma Bowl expansion added 36 trails to the backside of A-Basin. The skier and rider will discover cornices, chutes, glades and wide-open bowls. Several runs will be groomed nightly, providing the intermediate guest with much coveted additional cruising terrain. Hike-back terrain past the lower lift terminal will also be available for the adventurous skier or rider who has more interest in experiencing a remote, back country feel.
"We bought tickets for A-Basin about 2 months before our trip to Colorado, at really nice discount from the full-price tickets. It was great knowing that the skiing had already been paid for and it was a breeze to pick up the tickets at the mountain. Had a great day of boarding!" Jason W. San Francisco, CA Read more
The recent 400 acre Montezuma Bowl expansion added 36 trails to the backside of A-Basin. The skier and rider will discover cornices, chutes, glades and wide-open bowls. Several runs will be groomed nightly, providing the intermediate guest with much coveted additional cruising terrain. Hike-back terrain past the lower lift terminal will also be available for the adventurous skier or rider who has more interest in experiencing a remote, back country feel.
"We bought tickets for A-Basin about 2 months before our trip to Colorado, at really nice discount from the full-price tickets. It was great knowing that the skiing had already been paid for and it was a breeze to pick up the tickets at the mountain. Had a great day of boarding!" Jason W. San Francisco, CA Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
4 of 7
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9a-4p
Trails Open/Total
41 of 108
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p
Acres Open/Total
430 of 900
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
10,780 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,270 ft
Avg Base Depth
39"
Peak Elevation
13,050 ft
Photos
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Logo
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (53)
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Was our first time here and only 3rd time snowboarding. Was a little tougher than we were expecting but I love a challenge! Had just snowed the night before but it was still a little compacted. I would go again but make sure to bring your own food when you go!
written Jan 19 2012 - 04:57 PM
First timers at A-Basin. loved the laid back vibe of this resort. We skied 12/18 and 12/21. with little snow there were very few trails open. This is a VERY weather dependent resort with little snowmaking capacity. Without enough snow to open the legendary steeps there is little left to do here. We regretted buying a two day pass in advance -my kids got grumpy and bored with the 3/4 battered blues that were open. My tip-be sure there is lots of snow and open terrain before buying tickets,especially in early season.
written Dec 25 2011 - 01:10 AM
We love A-basin, but there were no black trails open on 12/15/2011. Still, we had a good time as a warm up. Copper the next day was better, but still only a few blacks and bump trails. Vail on 12/17, especially, and Beaver Creek on 12/18 had lots of terrain open, with quite a few steeps and bumps. Still, no back bowls yet, but this is an off year. Vail was the best overall, no complaints except the $108 lift ticket.
written Dec 19 2011 - 07:15 PM
Good for lack of snow.. Stay to the edges and the push.. the middle is good in the am but towards the afternoon all the middle turns icey....
Good day overall... Lots of newer skiers and boarders which is GREAT!!!
written Dec 18 2011 - 01:22 PM
Great day with friends. Not the easiest mountain but still fun, esp for the price. Will definitely go again this year!
written Dec 04 2011 - 02:32 PM
A-Basin is one of my favorite spots. The terrain is a little more challenging but can lead to an excellent day on the slopes. The staff are very friendly and the resort has an old-school feel. I like it because it is not the typical Keystone or Breckenridge where the resorts are huge. The rates are very reasonable too. Definitely worth your time checking out!
written Nov 28 2011 - 06:28 PM
This is not a place for a beginner skier early in the season when there arent many runs open and minimal powder making the "easy" runs slippery and scary. I didn't listen when other more experienced skiers said the hill was "really steep". Try the steepest blues at keystone or breck if you are just starting out first.
written Nov 27 2011 - 02:56 PM
Brent
Intermediate Skier
Amazing Skiing. Visited in early March 2011 for two days. I felt this was real Colorado skiing. They had everything from easy to you "must be crazy" slopes. High altitude took some getting use to. I would recomend to any mid to advance skier. Take the shuttle up the mountain as snow fall seemed unpredictable.
written May 20 2011 - 09:40 AM
Been skiing The Legend since the mid-80's, never thought I had it in me to do the North Pole hike, just drooled looking at those chutes all these years. On 4/25/11, at 52 yrs old, I did it for the 1st time - was way bummed East Wall was closed on 4/26, avalanches all over the place with all the new snow. But I can't wait to do that hike again. If you're a strong skier, don't let the climb fool you, go for it.
written Apr 29 2011 - 10:43 AM
Great place and great staff...just wish they didn't close so early! Also, almost nothing in the shop was on sale and I was there at the end of the season (April 16&17). Part of my plan was to get some good deals on gear and was surprised to see nothing but a few junkie baseball hats on sale.
written Apr 19 2011 - 06:28 AM
In years gone by, we've been to Steamboat, all the Utah resorts, Mont Tremblant, etc. etc. This trip, we had a great day at Breck and then enjoyed the best two days ever at A-Basin on Apr 5 & 6.
written Apr 07 2011 - 02:07 PM
Get to the M-bowl and enjoy every minute. Take the Goat trail over to the glades (Bierstadt and others, plenty of powder). If you don't mind a short 'breath-taking' hike along the cornice ridge, you'll find the drop-ins on EX terrain (Jump, Schauffler and End-Zone) are outstanding. Skiing at A-Basin was fantastic this week -- great staff, be nice to them in return!
written Apr 06 2011 - 07:24 PM
Ski and enjoy the best spring skiing- even the flat light, wild wind, and powder snow of 31st of March was wonderful. Tip: In flat-light if your are gaining speed, you are headed down!
written Apr 06 2011 - 01:20 PM
