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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Reviews

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3.9
79 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%

79 Total Reviews:

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5

Agree with if ain't broke don't fix it

by paulhe - 19th January 2009

Pros: Lots of wide open runs

Cons: Can be extremely cold.

My last time at A-Basin was actually in January of 1987, not 2005, the web site wouldn't let me go back that far. I'm in total agreement with the reviewer ... Full review

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5

"Be High, Be Happy"

by YaMarVa - 18th January 2009

Pros: Steep terrain, good trees, great views.

Cons: Limited acerage.

I only skied at A-Basin four days but was able to experience most of the mountain. Skiing with a local helps. If you like fast steep alpine groomers you wil... Full review

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5

"Be High, Be Happy"

by YaMarVa - 18th January 2009

Pros: Steep Terrain, true alpine, and good trees.

Cons: Limitted acerage.

I only skied at A-Basin four days but was able to experience most of the mountain. Skiing with a local helps. If you like fast steep alpine groomers you wil... Full review

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4

Powder, but you can't ski on it.

by coloradosnow90 - 23rd December 2008

Pros: Cheap, Little Crowd

Cons: Many Closed Runs, Exposed Rocks

You could have better chances hitting the bigger areas. True little crowds were something to be happy about, but when Zuma bowl is closed and many runs hav... Full review

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5

If it aint broke, don't fix it

by wesathompson@msn - 9th November 2008

Pros: Steeps, peeps and the beach

Cons: vertical drop, chairlifts

The Basin is a legend that doesn't require all the bells and whistles of gondolas, and fancy lodges. If you ski this mountain, chances are that you are the... Full review

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5

No frills; it's all about the snow

by p_nut - 3rd November 2008

Pros: challenging runs, nice snow

Cons: lousy rental equipment, cafeteria

A-Basin is a stripped-down, basic resort with some really fun, challenging runs. This is skiing at its most pure: some lifts, a hefty vertical, and all th... Full review

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