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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Reviews

User-Generated Reviews for Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to better plan your ski trip. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.9

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 3.8
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 57
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.2
  • Nightlife
  • 2.0

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 47%
  • Beginner
  • 10%
  • Families
  • 23%
  • Intermediate
  • 41%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 29%
  • Advanced
  • 48%

Helpful Highlights:

I have season passes to a basin and it is my favorite ski area to ski so far. The backside is amazing with great cornice runs and tree runs on the back........

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  • 5

    Best Small Ski Area

    by misplacedTexan - 15th September 2011

    Pros: SNOW, breathtaking views, Montezuma Bowl, close parking

    Cons: Slow lifts

    A-Basin is not a resort. It is what you would call a "day area," with no lodging or village at the base. It is a throwback ski mountain, and it is all abo... Full review

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  • 3

    Challenging terrain, smaller but closer to Denver

    by MarkGerardy - 30th August 2011

    Pros: Some legendary terrain, parties and fun, opens early

    Cons: Smaller resort, few amenities, regular mountain is bland

    Arapahoe Basin is a non-glitzy, regular old place that is still a major player in terms of resort visibility and amount of terrain, but more reserved and wi... Full review

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  • 4

    The view

    by syl.b.tremblay@videotron.ca - 25th February 2011

    Pros: Montezuma bowl, less crowded.

    Cons: Slow lifts, high wind at the top

    High in altitude, we find a very good quality of snow. We've been there for one day and found prices very affordable for a mountain this quality. At the t... Full review

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  • 5

    A-Basin: Come for the Terrain

    by beachbumltj - 21st February 2011

    Pros: terrain

    Cons: none (if you're advanced and terrain-focused)

    A-Basin is definitely a place best-suited for the advanced skier/rider. You're not going to get all the bells and whistles of the major resorts (and their a... Full review

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  • 4

    Gnarly, cold.

    by Flyburd - 15th February 2011

    Pros: Extreme skiing.

    Cons: Cold.

    For extreme skiers only. This resort was made for the die hard skier that doesn't care about hospitality and weather and is only there for the skiing.... Full review

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  • 5

    A Basin

    by Evano - 9th February 2011

    Pros: Steep terain, great side country, the beach....

    Cons: None

    Great resort for the steep terain. Get up there on a blue bird day. No nightlife but one of the best apres scenes in the state! One of my favorites a true t... Full review

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