Arapahoe Basin, Colorado

Arapahoe Basin pioneered the early days of Colorado Skiing with the first ski lifts opening in 1946. Since then the lifts have been modernized but one thing still remains the same. That is the outstanding skiing with an average of over 30 feet (9.1 m) of snowfall each year. With so much snow, and Arapahoe Basin's high elevation, skiing at the 'Basin' normally lasts until mid June! Arapahoe Basin expanded by 80% in 2008 with the opening of Montezuma Bowl adding 34 intermediate and advanced runs. The skiing and snowboarding at Arapahoe Basin is truly legendary. A traverse along the East Wall will nearly always result in finding new powder to ski. The famous West Wall with it's cornice provides a spectacular vista while it challenges you to leap off its edge. But perhaps the most famous run in Colorado is Palavicinni. This run ranks as one of the steepest, longest, and most challenging in North America. It is in fact, not really a run, but a natural avalanche path that has formed over the years by the forces of nature. Today the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol controls the snow to render Palavicinnii safe for skiing. Skier Services Ski & Snowboard Rentals Ski and Snowboarding lessons are available at Arapahoe Basin. There are also rentals available for skis and snowboards. ARAPAHOE BASIN LODGING Arapahoe Basin Lodging Guide | Last Minute Lodging Deals There are no lodging accommodations at Arapahoe Basin. The closest lodging is in Keystone, about 4 miles away or Dillon, 10 miles from Arapahoe Basin. Events and Activities Winter Activity Guide | Summer Activity Guide Transportation Search Airfare | Rental Car Rates & Reservations Arapahoe Basin is served by the Summit Stage bus that provides free transportation throughout Summit County including Breckenridge and Keystone Resort and the towns of Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne. Nearby Resorts Breckenridge (19 miles) | Copper Mountain Resort (22 miles) | Keystone Resort (4 miles) | Nearby Towns Dillon (10 miles) | Silverthorne(11 miles) | Frisco (13 miles)