Overview

Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin), Colorado

SHUTTLE Shuttle Bus service to Arapahoe Basin is available from all towns and other ski resorts within Summit County. Go on line to www.summitstage.org for all bus details.

SNOW REPORT
1-888-ARAPAHOE (1-888-272-7246) 1-970-468-0718 (please press option 1)

SEASON
Opening Date - TBD Closing Date: May 8, 2011(weather permitting)

HOURS Lifts: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily

MOUNTAIN STATS Base elevation: 10,780 ft Peak: 13,050 ft Vertical drop: 2,270 ft

SKIABLE ACREAGE 900 acres

ANNUAL SNOWFALL 367 inches

SNOWMAKING 125 Acres

NUMBER OF TRAILS 105 Trails 15% - Beginner 45% - Intermediate 40% - Advanced

SNOWBOARDS
No restrictions

LIFTS 7 Total: 1 quad 2 triple 3 double 1 conveyor lift

MEDICAL CLINIC
First Aid Facility, Staffed Medical Clinic 5 miles

CAR RENTAL
Enterprise in Frisco, CO

RESTAURANTS
The Legends Cafe, located at the foot of the mountain, serves breakfasts and lunches, indoors and out. Black Mountain Lodge, located at the top of the Exhibition lift, serves bistro style food, indoors and out. The Sixth Alley Bar offers apres-ski libations. The Coffee Corner located just in front of the Sixth Alley Bar, offers great drinks. Why not try our chai, matte, assortment of teas or simply grab a coffee. Located at the top of Arapahoe Basin, the Snow Plume Refuge no longer offers soups and chili, but has vending machines for your food and drink needs. Use our outside grill for a little "bring your own, cook your own" and enjoy the view!

DISTANCE TO
Denver – 60 miles Dillon – 15 miles Frisco – 20 miles Keystone – 10 miles

Lodging

Nestled in the Snake River Valley, Keystone consists of 2 villages and 5 neighborhoods. Lodging at Keystone is no more than 1 mile from the lifts. This means more time on the slopes and less time getting there! Choose from hotel rooms to 3 bedroom condos. Here is a sampling of where to call home while there…

* Keystone -
  • Evergreen & Soda Springs – step up from Forest neighborhood units
  • Starfire & Northstar Condos– townhouse-style w/washer & dryer in units
  • Inn at Keystone
  • Slopeside Condos
  • Forest Neighborhood
  • River Run Neighborhood Condos
  • Snowdance Condominiums
  • Gateway
  • Key Condos
  • Keystone Lodge
  • Snake River Townhomes
  • Tenderfoot Lodge
  • Forest Neighborhood
  • Arapahoe Inn

*Additional Lodging in Summit County.

Lessons

TBA or call your account rep today.

Rentals

High Point has ongoing relationships with the following shops near A-Basin

Christy Sports
Keystone Sports
ResortQuest Rentals
Breeze Ski Rentals
Pioneer Sports in Frisco

In 2007 we had been informed that manufacturers will no longer be producing snowblades (also known as ski blades). This may or may not affect availability for this season but will affect availability in the years to come as equipment becomes older and worn.

Activities

RESTAURANTS

The Legends Cafe, located at the foot of the mountain, serves breakfasts and lunches, indoors and out.

Black Mountain Lodge, located at the top of the Exhibition lift, serves bistro style food, indoors and out.

The Sixth Alley Bar offers apres-ski libations.

The Coffee Corner located just in front of the Sixth Alley Bar, offers great drinks. Why not try our chai, matte, assortment of teas or simply grab a coffee.

Located at the top of Arapahoe Basin, the Snow Plume Refuge no longer offers soups and chili, but has vending machines for your food and drink needs. Use our outside grill for a little "bring your own, cook your own" and enjoy the view!