Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
About Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
A gritty, high-altitude sanctuary for purists who value steep chutes and a legendary parking lot culture over resort luxury.
Highlights
- Expert-only terrain
- Tailgating at The Beach
- Extended spring season
- Unpretentious local vibe
Key Facts
- Altitude: 3290m
- Top lift: 3814m
- Ski pistes: 56.6km
- Ski lifts: 9
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 13
- Lakes nearby: 16
- MTB trails: 104.4km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
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Weather and 10-day forecast for Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
- Today: 1 to 8 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4310 m (4220 to 4440 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 2 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi., 23. Sept. | 1 / 8 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Do., 24. Sept. | 1 / 8 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 0 / 10 °C | partly cloudy | 0 mm rain | 7 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 0 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 2 / 13 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 1 / 5 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | -2 / 3 °C | drizzle | 4 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | -4 / 11 °C | mainly clear | dry | 12 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | -1 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | -4 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mountain biking near Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
- Lenawee Trail
- Beavers Loop Trail
- Up at Arapahoe
- Paid in Full
- Argentine North Fork Trail
- Girl Scouts
- Wheels Up
- Incline Trail
Getting to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), 72 km away, about 1h48 by road
Where to stay in Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 98 EUR per night, median 245 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area page.