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About Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort

General:

The locals' mountain at its finest. Arapahoe Basin may be small compared to other Summit County ski mountains, but on a powder day, it can't be beat. A-Basin has one of the longest seasons in Colorado usually fighting to open before Loveland each season.

Terrain:

When avalanche danger has dropped below serious, take a climb up to the East Wall after you get off the Lenawee Lift and you will find some prestine, untouched lines (ALL DAY). Aside from the hikable terrain, most of the snow gets eaten up quick on the popular runs.

Montezuma Bowl opened up two years ago and doubled the size of Arapahoe Basin. Once you reach the summit of the mountain, you can head down side the backside into the bowl. There are plenty of chances to traverse around the bowl to find fresh lines on powder days.

Village:

As soon as you drive-up to A-Basin the party starts. Their main parking lot is referred as "The Beach" and consists of tail-gating throughout the ski day. It is especially popular during warmer spring skiing when the other big name mountains have closed.

Aside from bbq and beers at The Beach, there is a cafeteria and bar located inside the lodge. The choices are pretty good for a ski lodge cafteria and the prices for food and beverage at A-Basin are reasonable.

Recent Addition:

New high speed chair lift accessing mid-mountain has replaced the old Exhibition Lift.

gnar Rating: 3.5 out of 5