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: 2 to 9 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4227 m (4130 to 4330 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jue, 24 sept | 2 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| vie, 25 sept | 1 / 6 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| sáb, 26 sept | 0 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| dom, 27 sept | 2 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| lun, 28 sept | -1 / 10 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar, 29 sept | -7 / 0 °C | snow showers | dry | 5 h sun |
| mié, 30 sept | -6 / 7 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | -2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | -1 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | -2 / 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
- 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 99 EUR per night, median 257 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area page.