Facts About Skiing & Boarding at A-Basin
ARAPAHOE BASIN
P.O. Box 8787
Keystone, Colorado 80435
Main number / Snow report:
1-888-ARAPAHOE or 1-970-468-0718
Web Site: www.arapahoebasin.com
e-mail: abasin@a-basin.net
SKIING / SNOWBOARDING
Arapahoe Basin, or A-Basin as many call it, offers some extremely difficult terrain and stays open longer than all the other resorts in Summit County. It is not uncommon for people to be on the slopes on the Fourth of July. The mountain stands tall with a summit elevation of 13,050 feet. 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.
Since 1946 the Arapahoe Basin has been serving up a fantastic ride for skiers from the Colorado area as well as the world. The average annual snowfall at the Basin is around 367 inches.
Season: Late October through Late June
The Mountain: 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.
Statistics: Vertical rise: 2,270 feet
Base elevation: 10,780 feet
Summit elevation: 13,050 feet
Average annual snowfall: 367 inches
Number of trails: 69
Longest run: 1.5 miles
Skiable acres: 490
Snowmaking acres: 125
Lifts: Two triple chairlift
Three double chairlifts
One conveyor lift
Lift capacity of 8,700 people per hour
Terrain: Beginner: 15%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 20%
Expert: 20%
Facilities:
The Legends Cafe, located at the foot of the mountain, serves breakfasts and lunches, indoors and out.
Midway BBQ, found halfway up the mountain is an outdoor classic with great grub, recorded music, and beach chairs facing the sun.
The Sixth Alley Bar, offers après-ski libations. Arrangements are made for ski club, conference and group functions.
Shops: Arapahoe Sports has everything for the hill, including clothing and helmet rental. Clothing rental starts at $10 per item rented.
Just for Kids: Kids-Only ski and snowboard lessons and rentals are offered so children may learn with their peers. Ski lessons are offered for children 4 years old and up. Snowboarding lessons are available for ages 8 years old and up.
After Dark: Scores of brewpubs in nearby Keystone, Dillon, Silverthorne, Frisco and Breckenridge can be reached via the Summit Stage, local free bus system.
International: Arapahoe Basin's high alpine terrain and open bowls give the mountain an international feel. Bilingual instructors and staff will assist visitors from around the world.
Lodging: Hotels, lodges, condos, motels and B&B's are available as close as five miles from the resort. Arapahoe Basin does not offer lodging at the base of the ski area. Please contact one of our many lodging partners.
Bus Service: Shuttle Bus service to Arapahoe Basin is available from all towns and other ski resorts within Summit County.
Credit Cards: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at the ticket office, ski school, rental shop, Arapahoe Sports, and restaurants.
Getting There:
By car from Denver: : The resort is a 96 mile drive west from Denver International Airport via I-70 west. Take I-70 west to Silverthorne (exit 205), then travel 12 miles east on U.S. Highway 6. Or, choose the 68 mile scenic route from Denver by taking I-70 west to Loveland Pass (exit 216), then proceed west on U.S. Highway 6 for 8 miles.
By car from Colorado Springs: The 115 mile trip follows I-25 north to C-470 west, then take I-70, and west to Silverthorne (exit 205), then travel 12 miles east on U.S. Highway 6. Or, take the scenic route via U.S. Highway 24 west to Colorado Highway 9 north, turn right onto Swan Mountain Road, and right again onto U.S. Highway 6, then venture east for 8 miles.
By shuttle: Contact Resort Express for direct service from Denver International Airport to lodging within Summit County. Call 1-800-334-7433.
By air: Denver International Airport has daily flights to and from most major cities. Also, the Colorado Springs and Vail/Eagle Airports are served regularly by major airlines from cities all across the country.
