Arapahoe Basin Ski Area ski resort
Colorado ski resort Arapahoe Basin offers the longest ski and snowboard season in the state. Experience a legendary resort known for its unmatched mountain terrain
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Run Difficulty
107 runs · 54 km of piste
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Is Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Right for You?
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34% intermediate runs across 53.6km of piste
63% advanced runs, 771m vertical, off-piste rating 4/5
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area - Pistes, Runs & Lifts
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Elevation
Runs
Lifts
1 quad, 3 surfaces
At a Glance
Quick facts about Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Elevation Profile
Summit
3,978m
vertical
771m
Base
3,207m
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When to Visit
Peak season
Christmas & New Year, February half-term
Quieter times
January weekdays, late March
Season
Oct – Aug
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- Piste km, lifts, runs, elevations, vertical drop and season: from map data and older sources, not yet checked against the resort.
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