Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Rated #7 in Colorado

  • Overall Rating 4.5 Reviewed by 39 users
  • Family Friendly 3.8
  • Downhill Terrain 4.5
  • Terrain Park 2.9
  • Nightlife 3.1
 

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    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • Downhill Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 2


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    If it aint broke, don't fix it

    by wesathompson@msn - 9 Nov 2008

    Pros: Steeps, peeps and the beach

    Cons: vertical drop, chairlifts

    The Basin is a legend that doesn't require all the bells and whistles of gondolas, and fancy lodges. If you ski this mountain, chances are that you are there for the terrain.... Full review

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    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 2
    • Downhill Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park
    • Nightlife 1

    No frills; it's all about the snow

    by p_nut - 3 Nov 2008

    Pros: challenging runs, nice snow

    Cons: lousy rental equipment, cafeteria

    A-Basin is a stripped-down, basic resort with some really fun, challenging runs. This is skiing at its most pure: some lifts, a hefty vertical, and all the glittering Colorado snow you could... Full review

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    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 3
    • Downhill Terrain 4
    • Terrain Park
    • Nightlife 2

    a-basin in late spring

    by jcastelli - 1 Sep 2008

    Pros: open in June!!

    Cons: rustic (if that's a con...)

    We made a spur of the moment trip to Arapahoe Basin as an end of school year surprise for my kids. We weren't sure if there would actually be snow or not,... Full review

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    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • Downhill Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Review

    by anonymous_user - 5 May 2008

    Just a correction to an earlier post about A-Basin being part of Vail Resorts - it is not. A-Basin and Vail Resorts have a ticket/pass sharing arrangement only - and typically only... Full review

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    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • Downhill Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 5

    Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Review

    by anonymous_user - 5 Apr 2008

    A-Baisin is spectacular....a hidden gem. Hope we can keep it that Full review

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