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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

    Great local resort

    by nanasbananas - 2nd February 2009

    Pros: Close and inexpensive

    Cons: Closed lifts=less terrain

    Went in the end of January and were able to get some discount tickets online. The lifts were a little slow, but loved the short lift lines. It hadn't snow... Full review

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  • 5

    Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Review

    by anonymous_user - 23rd May 2007

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    A-Basin is a place where folk like me could give a s*** about luxury-convenience in their skiing/boarding experience. We don't care if there is food or a ba... 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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  • 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

    Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Review

    by anonymous_user - 4th June 2007

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    To the dude who gave A-Basin all "1's" the reason there is poop everywhere is no one picks up their dogs crap - don't blame the Basin for that!! $54 versus ... 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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