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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

By Mike Doyle, About.com

Powder skiing at Arapahoe Basin.

Courtesy Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort, Pete Grannis Photography, and Bob Winsett

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Description:


Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, nicknamed "A-Basin," is located at Arapahoe Basin, in Dillon, Colorado. Arapahoe has the highest skiable terrain in North America, and come 2007/2008 will have 103 ski trails, served by 7 lifts. Of these 103 trails will be 10% beginner, 40% intermediate, 25% advanced, and 25% expert. One "Expert" run is the longest and steepest trail in Colorado.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Directions / Location:


Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is located on US Highway 6, at Arapahoe Basin, in Dillon, Colorado, 68 miles west of Denver.
Directions

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Statistics:


Summit Elevation: 13,050'
Vertical Drop: 2,270'
Skiable Acres: 900
Annual Average Snowfall: 367"
Trails: 103
Lifts: 7
Snowmaking: 25%
Night skiing: No

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Reservations:


Season passes for Arapahoe Basin can be purchased online.
Season Passes Lift tickets, lessons, and ski rentals can be purchased at the resort. However, pricing information for lift tickets is provided.
Arapahoe Basin Tickets

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Accommodations:

Arapahoe Basin Lodging

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Weather:

Arapahoe Basin Snow Conditions

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