Arapahoe Basin
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Arapahoe Basin Overview
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area boasts the longest ski and ride season in Colorado, along with some of the highest terrain in North America. With seven distinct areas, each with its distinct character, A-Basin offers a diverse range of experiences.
Ski Terrain
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Arapahoe Basin Lift Tickets
Arapahoe Basin offers many types of lift tickets: day lift passes, Arapahoe Basin Season Passes, and Ikon Passes. A limited number of lift tickets are sold to manage crowds and provide a better experience. Below is a breakdown of the differences between the passes.
All lift tickets must be purchased online and in advance.
- Available for Purchase: During ski season
- Ideal for: Last-minute ski trips to Arapahoe Basin.
Arapahoe Basin offers a variety of season pass options that are available for purchase pre-season. Quantities of these products are limited, and likely to sell out.
- Unrestricted Season Pass: Unlimited, unrestricted access to A-Basin for the 2024/25 winter season
- Midweek Pass: Unlimited, unrestricted Monday through Friday access to the 2024/25 winter season
- Multiday Packs: Ski or ride any 3, 4, or 5 days during the 2024/25 season with no blackout dates. These packs are valid all season, and days do not have to be used consecutively. These are non-transferable products.
- Fall Pack: Unlimited access to A-Basin through December 25th, 2024. The 3-day Fall Pack helps you save big over daily lift tickets through December 20th, 2024 (blackout dates apply).
- Fall Pass: Unlimited access to A-Basin through December 25th, 2024
- Adaptive Pass: Unlimited, unrestricted access for the 2024/25 winter season to passholders with permanent disabilities
- Uphill Access Pass: Provides uphill access when open; No lift access. Pass must be displayed on the provided armband.
You can access Arapahoe Basin on all types of Ikon Passes. The differences are highlighted below.
- Ikon Pass gives unlimited access to 17 resorts and up to 7 days each at 41 ski resorts with no blackout dates throughout the ski season. This pass gives 7 day access to Arapahoe Basin. It is ideal for people who will be skiing at multiple resorts.
- Ikon Base Pass gives unlimited access to 14 resorts and up to 5 days each at 37 resorts with blackout dates for some resorts. This pass gives 5-day access without blackout dates to Arapahoe Basin. It is cheaper than Ikon Pass so it is ideal for those who do not require access to all Ikon resorts.
- Ikon Session Pass has the option of 2, 3 or 4 total days of access at 42 resorts, including Arapahoe Basin, with blackout dates. This is ideal for those who want some flexibility in resort access and will be skiing the selected days on the pass at Arapahoe Basin (or other Ikon resorts).
The Mountain Collective Pass provides 2-day access each to 24 ski resorts across 5 continents with no blackout dates.
- Mountain Access: 2 days total at Arapahoe Basin.
- Additional Benefits: Half-price for additional days at the Collective resorts and lodging deals.
- Ideal for: People who want to ski at multiple ski resorts for a short period.
Arapahoe Basin Ski and Snowboard Lessons
Arapahoe Basin Ski and Snowboard School offer 2-Hour Private, Half-Day Group or Private Lessons and Kids Programs.
Arapahoe Basin caters to all skill levels and age groups with various options. Ski and snowboard class lessons and Kids Club programs are available for ages 3 and up, accommodating 4-8 people (fewer for young children). Private lessons are also open to ages 3 and up, accommodating up to 4 people.
Nearest Town to Arapahoe Basin
Arapahoe Basin is only a 10-minute drive from the town of Keystone River Run Village. It’s an ideal ski town with urban amenities, upscale spas, and diverse dining options. It also provides convenient access to major Colorado ski resorts like Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone.
On Mountain Dining
Below are three top-rated on-mountain dining options in Arapahoe Basin.
6th Alley Bar & Grill
Base-area restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, mountain views, table service, lively bar, and scenic two-story deck.
Opening hours (subject to change): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon-Fri), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
Black Mountain Lodge
Mid-mountain restaurant featuring house-smoked BBQ, soups and stews, and other delicious favorites.
Opening hours (subject to change): Bar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Hot Food 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Steilhang Hut
Steilhang Hut, Arapahoe Basin's newest on-mountain restaurant, is a German-style alpine hut located at the top of Lenawee Park's frontside terrain. Please note that guests must be able to ski or ride at least an intermediate run to get down from the restaurant.
Opening hours (subject to change): 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Fri-Tue)
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are no ski vacation packages to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. That said, there are ski vacation packages to most destination resorts in Colorado.
February to March is an ideal time to visit A-Basin. With the Arapahoe Basin’s high elevation and north-facing exposure, the snow remains cold and good quality even during spring days.
Arapahoe Basin has basic amenities at its base village. There is a tuning shop on-site, one rental shop, a few dining options, lockers, a ski school, and free parking.
The rental cost for skis, boots, poles, and a helmet is $55 per day for adults and $29 per day for children. The price for a snowboard package is the same. Rental equipment must be reserved online in advance. For more detailed information, kindly refer to A-Basin Rentals.