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Arapahoe Basin
Highest base area in North America with an extraordinarily long season and expert-weighted terrain.
Base Elev
10,780 ft
Summit
13,050 ft
Vertical
2,270 ft
Acres
1,428
Trails
148
Lifts
9
Season
Opens
Mid October
Closes
Late June
Season Length
250 days
Full Open
Mid December
Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.
Optimal Windows
Optimal window
Dec 1 – May 31
Terrain Profile
Vertical
2,270 ft
Acres
1,428
Trails
148
Lifts
9
Best for
Ski School
Ski School
Book lessonsAdult Lessons
Ages
13+
Hours
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Group
$175 / half-day
Private
$575 / 2 hrs
A-Basin's terrain skews expert; instruction quality for advanced and expert skiers is strong.
Children's Ski School
Ages
4–12
Hours
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Group
$215 / full-day
Included
Molly Hogan children's learning area. Smaller operation than neighboring resorts — a more intimate setting.
Hours and rates are typical-season estimates. Confirm current pricing and availability directly with the resort before booking.
Quick Facts
Pass
Optimal window
Dec 1 – May 31
Track this resort
Get scored conditions every morning.
Arapahoe Basin is tracked in our daily mountain report. Snowpack, storm cycles, and timing — scored and delivered every morning.