Arapahoe Basin Description:
Located in Summit County, Colorado, Arapahoe Basin (often referred to as A-Basin) offers 105 trails spread over 900 acres. With a summit elevation over 13,000 feet, A-Basin is known for having one of the longest seasons in the U.S. amongst winter resorts, often opening in October and staying open until June.
Arapahoe Basin Location/Directions:
Arapahoe Basin is located in Dillon, CO on U.S. Highway 6 in Summit County. It is approximately 68 miles from Denver, and is served by both Denver International Airport (DIA) and Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE).
Arapahoe Basin Travel Information
Arapahoe Basin Statistics:
- Trails: 105
- Lifts: 7 (1 quad, 2 triples, 3 doubles, 1 surface lift)
- Acres: 900
- Snowmaking Coverage: 14% (125 acres)
- Summit Elevation: 13,050 ft. / 3,977 m
- Base Elevation: 10,780 ft. / 3,285 m
- Vertical Drop: 2,270 ft. / 691 m
- Longest Trail: 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
- Terrain Parks: 2 (see A-Basin Parks & Pipe website
- Uphill Capacity: 10,500/hr
- Average Snowfall: 350 inches / 889 cm annually
- Night Skiing: No
Arapahoe Basin Reservations:
Lodging and lesson reservations as well as lift ticket and season pass
purchases can be made online by visiting the Arapahoe Basin Ski & Snowboard Resort website or by calling 1-888-ARAPAHOE (1-888-272-7246).
purchases can be made online by visiting the Arapahoe Basin Ski & Snowboard Resort website or by calling 1-888-ARAPAHOE (1-888-272-7246).
