Arapahoe Basin ski area, Park Range, Colorado

Arapahoe Basin ski area, Park Range, Colorado

Arapahoe Basin is such a beautiful place to ski. I went there last year, it was my first time skiing ever. It is so pretty there. says Maria Thomas.

I have been to abasin before. As a matter of fact I have been going there since i started skiing. it has great powder and fun runs says sam Richter.

Having a total of 105 slopes to ski on; there's a fine selection to satisfy everyone. Arapahoe Basin has a splendid range of runs and an okay selection of different ski lifts. The elevation difference of

    2,270 feet is more than enough for a splendid top to bottom run. The extraordinary 29 feet of seasonal snowfall is one of the finest highlights of this ski mountain. Arapahoe Basin has a much higher than average proportion of demanding slopes and a proportion
of easy slopes much lower than average. The snowboarding and the skiing in Colorado is a lot of fun all ski season long. The mountains of Colorado in winter are something you can’t miss if you're into skiing or snowboarding. Having such a great skiing area, 900 acres in all you will never be deficient in skiable area. Arapahoe Basin is a mid-size ski hill in possession of a drop that's around average if compared to other US Rockies ski mountains. This ski mountain has 7 good ski lifts, and they are in fine condition.

This is a fun ski area where loads of the slopes push the limits of even the greatest skiers. These trails are leg splitting; but you need to do what you need to do, or? The annual snowfall is heavier than average at Arapahoe Basin. A little exercise and getting out of the house for a while have skiers coming here. Since you're on this internet page you are most likely into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this is an area with a lot of places for that. In winter the Park Range is a glorious spot for skiing or snowboarding. This ski hill has a wonderful selection of slopes; it won’t leave anyone bored. The natural attractiveness of the Colorado summits and great slopes have many snow skiers coming here. The snow blanketed mountains of the Park Range is a view worth seeing. Lodgings are on hand right next door to the base area, but you'd better reserve prior to departure in view of the fact that these hotels fill up rapidly.

Special features: Brand new in January of 2008, the Montezuma Bowl expansion introduced 400 new acres to the legendary Arapahoe Basin. The new Zuma chair lift gives easy access to more groomed runs, chutes, bowls and glades. Last season's largest expansion in the nation gives you 80% more of what you love about Arapahoe Basin.

Arapahoe Basin ski area management's own description

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at Arapahoe Basin ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,270 feet
Top Elevation: 13050 feet
Base Elevation: 10780 feet

Total Runs: 105
- 60% Expert and Advanced
- 30% Intermediate Runs
- 10% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Total Lifts: 7
- 6 Chair Lifts
- 1 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 900 acres
- Snowmaking on 140 acres
Annual snowfall: 29 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.641451
Longitude: -105.871514

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These outdoors activities are available near Arapahoe Basin ski area.

Ski Areas Near Arapahoe Basin ski area:

Loveland, Colorado , 3 miles away
   2410 vertical feet
   92 runs - 10 lifts
   46% Expert & Adv.
   41% Intermediate
   13% Beginner

Keystone, Colorado , 6 miles away
   2900 vertical feet
   135 runs - 20 lifts
   49% Expert & Adv.
   32% Intermediate
   19% Beginner

Winter Park, Colorado , 15 miles away
   3060 vertical feet
   145 runs - 26 lifts
   57% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   9% Beginner

Breckenridge, Colorado , 15 miles away
   3398 vertical feet
   146 runs - 27 lifts
   55% Expert & Adv.
   32% Intermediate
   13% Beginner

Copper Mountain, Colorado , 20 miles away
   2601 vertical feet
   125 runs - 23 lifts
   54% Expert & Adv.
   25% Intermediate
   21% Beginner

SolVista, Colorado , 22 miles away
   1000 vertical feet
   37 runs - 6 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Ski Cooper, Colorado , 33 miles away
   1200 vertical feet
   26 runs - 5 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Vail, Colorado , 35 miles away
   3450 vertical feet
   193 runs - 34 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   32% Intermediate
   28% Beginner

Beaver Creek, Colorado , 45 miles away
   4040 vertical feet
   149 runs - 25 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   43% Intermediate
   19% Beginner

Monarch, Colorado , 68 miles away
   1171 vertical feet
   63 runs - 7 lifts
   58% Expert & Adv.
   28% Intermediate
   14% Beginner

Whitewater Near Arapahoe Basin ski area:

Woods Creek, Clear Creek County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Reservoir to Confluence with West Fork Clear Creek)

Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Coors Falls to Gunshot)

Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Silverplume to Georgetown)

Trails Near Arapahoe Basin ski area:

Argentine North Fork Trail, Summit , 1 miles away

Grays Peak Trail, Clear Creek , 4 miles away

Argentine Trail, Clear Creek , 6 miles away

National Parks Near Arapahoe Basin ski area:

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 46 miles away

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 58 miles away