Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
The highest lift-served skiing in the US. Known for expert terrain, late season skiing, and a legendary beach party vibe.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
754m (2,474ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
4,000m (13,123ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
3,286m (10,781ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
635cm (250in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
165
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
10
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,100 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
10%
Intermediate
24%
Advanced
66%
Best For
Location
Set high in Colorado's Front Range along the Continental Divide, near Keystone and the town of Dillon. This is steep, exposed terrain in the heart of the Rockies, much of it above the tree line in a dry, continental high-alpine climate.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Eagle/Vail (EGE), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Eagle/Vail (EGE)1.5 hoursDirections
- Denver (DEN)2 hoursDirections
- Colorado Springs (COS)2.5 hoursDirections
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