Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Summit County

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

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  • Overall Rating 4.5 Reviewed by 40 users
  • Family Friendly 3.9
  • Downhill Terrain 4.5
  • Terrain Park 2.9
  • Nightlife 3.0

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  • Single/Newlyweds 80%
  • Families 40%
  • Empty Nesters 40%
  • Beginner 0%
  • Intermediate 80%
  • Advanced 40%
 

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    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • Downhill Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 2.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    Powder, but you can't ski on it.

    by coloradosnow90 - 23 Dec 2008

    Pros: Cheap, Little Crowd

    Cons: Many Closed Runs, Exposed Rocks

    You could have better chances hitting the bigger areas. True little crowds were something to be happy about, but when Zuma bowl is closed and many runs have powder and yet are... Full review

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    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • Downhill Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 2.0


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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 5.0
    • Family Friendly 2.0
    • Downhill Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    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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