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# 4Small Ski Area in North America
# 4Small Ski Area in United States
# 3Small Ski Area in Colorado
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Overview

Known as the Legend, Arapahoe Basin is nestled high along Loveland Pass about 68 miles outside of Denver,  Colorado. Having been in operation since 1946, the Legend offers some of the highest skier and rider-accessible terrain in North America where half of the mountain sits above the timberline with skiing and snowboarding through late spring and early summer.

A-basin features a vertical rise of 2,270 feet and a summit elevation of 13,050 feet with 1428 accessible acres and an average snowfall of 350 inches. The terrain is rated 7% beginner, 20% intermediate, 49% advanced and 24% expert with the signature run Pallavicini as one of Colorado’s longest and steepest trails.

Inside Scoop

Arapahoe Basin is home to some of the highest skiable terrain in North America. The current A-Frame lodge located at the base area was once used as a missile testing facility but now offers up multiple dining options for visitors. 

Plan Your Trip

Lift Access

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

54"
34"
23"
11"
0.8"
31"
Nov
42"
Dec
45"
Jan
42"
Feb
45"
Mar
43"
Apr
35"
May
0.8"
Jun
Beginners Runs
7%
Intermediate Runs
20%
Advanced Runs
49%
Expert Runs
24%
Runs in Total
145
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
1428 ac
Snow Making
125 ac

Total Lifts: 9

High Speed Quads
1
Quad Chairs
3
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
10780'
Summit
13050'
Vertical Drop
2530'

Important Dates

October 29, 20232023/10/29
Projected Opening
June 02, 20242024/06/02
Projected Closing
270
Projected Days Open
234
Days Open Last Year
78
Years Open
350"
Average Snowfall
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