Arapahoe Basin is one of the highest ski areas in North America that is lift-serviced, and its peak lift-serviced elevation is 3,799m, as a result, the A-Basin, as the resort is referred to, usually remains open well into June, and has been known to close after July or August.
The magnificent scenery provides a dramatic setting for skiing and snowboarding, and Pallavincini, Colorado’s longest and steepest trail is found here. The facilities in the area provide lodging, dining, and after-dark entertainment. An added benefit is the bilingual instructors and staff, who will assist visitors from around the world.
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Denver, Colorado |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 3292m |
| Ski Season: November to June |
| Mountain Range: The Rocky Mountain Range
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| Number of Lifts: 5 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 3978m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 3292m |
| Number of Slopes: 61 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.15 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.45 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.4 |
| Snowboarding: Yes |
| Cross Country (km): No |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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| Nearby Attractions: The lovely nearby Lake Dillon offers sailing, boating, and fishing, and you can find cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Frisco Nordic Centre. Denver, of-course, is not too far away and it offers amazing entertainment and historical sites.
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| Aprés-Ski: There is a restaurant at A-Basin, but for more apres ski catch the shuttle to nearby Keystone where the facilities include about thirty restaurants and non-ski activities such as night skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and indoor tennis, as well as ice skating and hockey on the mega rink.
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