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: 24
- Lakes nearby: 16
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
- Today: 1 to 9 °C, rain, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4163 m (3870 to 4450 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | 1 / 9 °C | rain | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 0 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | -2 / 12 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 9 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 0 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 9 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 3 / 10 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 1 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 0 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 1 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 1 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | -5 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 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
- Up at Arapahoe
- Wheels Up
- Beavers Loop Trail
- Argentine North Fork Trail
- Lenawee Trail
- Money
- Moab Trail
- Paid in Full
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 89 EUR per night, median 199 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area page.