Arapahoe Basin   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. This ski resort has 7 great ski lifts, and they are admirably kept up and operated by welcoming folks. This ski resort has more than average snow     each winter. This ski resort boasts so much good snow, 29 feet annually, and that is an extremely great depth. There are 105 ski slopes to choose from; it's a wonderful assortment. The Park Range and its hills is a vista worth seeing. The lovely panorama of the Colorado mountaintops and the extremely great ski runs are incentive enough to come here to ski. Arapahoe Basin has a fabulous pick of different slopes and an ok quantity of great ski lifts. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in the outdoors will make you feel nice. Snowboarding and skiing in this part of Colorado is a lot of fun all snow season long. Arapahoe Basin's elevation difference of 2,270 feet is sufficient for a   splendid top to bottom run. With the skiable area being 900 acres being without skiable territory won’t happen. Arapahoe Basin is an ordinary size ski area with an altitude difference that's something like average when you compare it to other ski resorts in the region. This ski hill has a much higher than average proportion of challenging runs and a proportion of intermediate or beginner runs much lower than average. Rooms are offered close to the bottom area, and if you make reservations in advance of a trip, you're all set. This is an exciting ski hill with scores of tough trails. This ski resort has a pleasant variety of trails; it's totally impossible to get bored here. These runs are foot splitting; but if you are in need of thrills you are. The Colorado hills during ski season are always tremendous for snowboarding or skiing. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, around here, you'll bump into loads of nice spots. In wintertime the Park Range is so charming you won’t believe it. 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          Hotels Near Arapahoe Basin ski area, Park Range, Colorado Key To The Rockies Lodging At Keystone, Keystone 2.9 miles away Inn At Keystone, Keystone 5.7 miles away Hyatt Place Keystone, Keystone 5.9 miles away Keystone Lodge And Spa, Keystone 6.5 miles away River Run Village, Keystone 7.1 miles away East Keystone By Keystone Reso, Keystone 7.4 miles away Keystone Private Homes, Keystone 7.4 miles away Timbers Lone Eagle By Keysto, Keystone 7.4 miles away Mountain House, Keystone 7.5 miles away Gateway Mountain Lodge, Keystone 7.5 miles away Lakeside Village, Keystone 7.5 miles away Forest Condominiums, Keystone 7.5 miles away Aspen Ridge Condominiums, Keystone 7.5 miles away Evergreen Condominiums, Keystone 7.5 miles away Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge, Dillon 12.2 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Arapahoe Basin ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of Arapahoe Basin ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Arapahoe Basin ski area.   Ski Areas Near Arapahoe Basin ski area: Loveland, Colorado , 3 miles away    2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs    46% Expert & Adv.    41% Intermediate    13% Beginner Keystone, Colorado , 6 miles away    3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs    49% Expert & Adv.    32% Intermediate    19% Beginner Winter Park, Colorado , 15 miles away    3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs    57% Expert & Adv.    34% Intermediate    9% Beginner Breckenridge, Colorado , 15 miles away    3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs    55% Expert & Adv.    32% Intermediate    13% Beginner Copper Mountain, Colorado , 20 miles away    2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs    54% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    21% Beginner SolVista Basin, Colorado , 22 miles away    1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    30% Beginner Eldora, Colorado , 25 miles away    1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner Ski Cooper, Colorado , 33 miles away    1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Vail, Colorado , 35 miles away    3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs    53% Expert & Adv.    29% Intermediate    18% Beginner Beaver Creek, Colorado , 45 miles away    3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    43% Intermediate    19% Beginner   Whitewater Near Arapahoe Basin ski area: Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Coors Falls to Gunshot) Woods Creek, Clear Creek County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Reservoir to Confluence with West Fork Clear Creek) 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   Golf Courses Near Arapahoe Basin ski area: Keystone Ranch Golf Course, Dillon , 10 miles away Breckenridge Golf Club, Breckenridge , 13 miles away Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks, Silverthorne , 15 miles away