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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Reviews

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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

    Essential

    by humanmap - 13th February 2010

    Pros: challenging terrain, laid back vibe

    Cons: no fur coats

    It's not as big as other nearby resorts, but it has plenty of great and varied terrain if you're up for a challenge, much of it above the tree line, as well... Full review

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  • 5

    An oxymoron of a hill

    by bjarvis - 8th January 2010

    Pros: Steep, steep, steep, laid back, well laid out

    Cons: Kind of small

    This hill really is an oxymoron. It's extremely laid back. It's a small giant. It's both fast and slow. Steep, fast runs, and slow lifts. Extreme terrain... Full review

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  • 5

    I Love ABasin!

    by DubbelSac - 5th December 2009

    Pros: Everything

    Cons: I live too far away to come here every day

    Drove cross country from New England. I don't know why I liked this place so much. Maybe it was because everyone was laid back and having a good time. Ma... Full review

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  • 4

    Great warm sunny day

    by snowboarderboi - 29th November 2009

    Pros: friendly staff

    Cons: not enough snow yet

    Just went there on saturday nov 27 after a 2 days drive from Canada. I was there for 1/2 day and even if there was not enough snow it was a great first day... Full review

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  • 5

    A Basin is so good, I went back there again

    by fonixmunkee - 18th November 2009

    Pros: Snow, terrain, apres ski

    Cons: Slow lifts

    Two days later I skied A Basin. And it's still opening weekend. This time, we have 5" of fresh stuff on top of the man-made, and this made the bottom hal... Full review

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  • 5

    First time at A Basin won't be my last

    by fonixmunkee - 18th November 2009

    Pros: Cheap, Steep, Snow

    Cons: Slow lifts

    Thursday, November 12th, was the first time I ever skied A Basin. There were only two runs open. But I freakin' loved it. You want to know why? Because it's... Full review

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