Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort Guide
Arapahoe Basin, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,980m |
| Resort Height | 3,290m |
| Nearest Airports | Denver International and Vail/Eagle |
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Arapahoe Basin
The ski area of Arapahoe Basin is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 3,290m.
Summary
Arapahoe Basin has direct access to 105 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 3,290m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,980m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Arapahoe Basin offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Arapahoe Basin is highly rated by Snowboarders.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Pallavicini'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Arapahoe Basin?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 18 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 28 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,980m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 3,290m |
| Resort Altitude (Arapahoe Basin) | 3,290m |
| Max Vertical | 690m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N
Arapahoe Basin has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Arapahoe Basin?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Chesterfield, St. Louis.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Arapahoe Basin is Denver International, 75 minutes drive away.
Vail/Eagle, Steamboat Springs, Yampa Valley, Colorado Springs and Aspen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 10,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Arapahoe Basin open?
Opened (since 2 November 2024).
Usual opening is early November (May open from late October), and usual closing is Late May (Open normally to May or June).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
