12,475 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Arapahoe Basin is a ski area operating in Colorado at 12,475 feet elevation, offering 1,682 feet of vertical terrain. The high-alpine setting provides skiing and snowboarding across its terrain, with access typical for a Colorado resort. The area operates seasonally, depending on snow conditions at this elevation.
Know before you go
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Sun & Moon
12:55 PM
Sunrise
6:56 PM
Solar Noon
12:57 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:30 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:22 AM
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Waxing Gibbous
98% illuminated
Live12h 2m of daylight
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Season
51days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 51 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
Pass Lake
easy · 0.73 mi · 16 ft gain
Chihuahua Lake Trail
moderate · 2.45 mi · 571 ft gain
Lenawee
moderate · 6.78 mi · 1914 ft gain
Peru Creek High
easy · 2.68 mi · 115 ft gain
Loveland Pass
easy · 2.78 mi · 1413 ft gain
Torreys Summit
easy · 1.68 mi · 523 ft gain
Hunkidori Mine Road
moderate · 5.14 mi · 915 ft gain
Horseshoe Basin
moderate · 3 mi · 615 ft gain
Things to Do
Campgrounds & Shelters
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