Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Review

Very cold.... wind was blowing so hard (complete white out). Nice place they even have a place for beginners to expert levels.

This place is amazing if you like to ski you have to go sometime in your life. The promotions come out $ 100 quite expensive but they serve for Vail and keystone

Best terrain in Colorado. East coast feel at the base lodge. Reasonable ticket price. Can t beat it

Oh so much fun, and the views. What great skiing we had at A Basin

This place is for advanced skiers, I am not advanced.

One of my favorite ski resorts; the runs are no joke, the waits are short, and the BBQ half way up the mountain is more than respectable. This place is a bit short on beginner terrain, if you're in to that sort of thing.

Thank you to the staff that is up early allowing us to skin up the mountain. Always courteous and energetic!

Best resort. Oriented for locals with tons of great terrain

Very nice mountain. Good for beginner and intermediate skiers

Best powder, no crowds and spectacular terrain. Had an awesome time skiing the new area in the beavers

ABASIN is a place like nowhere else. In an age of huge corporate ski areas ABasin is what ski Areas used to be like. Late Dec - Feb can be cold and icy compared to its neighbors but any other time this is unquestionably the best place to ski. The terrain is challenging but there are enough beginner and intermediate runs to entertain everyone. The Black Mountain Lodge has some of the best ski area food I've ever had. Expect $15 - $20 for a meal without booze but that's to be expected when you're on the side of a mountain.

great blue runs & steep challenging blacks, when the sun is out can't think of better place

I love A-Basin. Tourists go one way, and the locals go another.

A Basin is a great resort for more advanced skiers. There is some beginner terrain on the lower mountain, a nice selection of strong blue runs, but it really shines for the black, double black, and expert skiers. The setting is beautiful, nestled up against the Continental Divide. It tends to be one of the first resorts to open and one of the last to close. Great Colorado skiing!

busy... but overall a great experience. Knowledgeable staff and great rental prices.

Breath taking views and clean air. Looking forward to visiting here again soon

Early May, and there's still a 70" base, with Montezuma bowl open, and plenty of side stashes.

My favorite ski area. No parking fee, short walk to lifts from parking lot. Outstanding above tree line choices for intermediate to double black runs. Nothing better than to ski the "Legend" in fresh powder and bright sunshine. Buy a T-Shirt from the ski patrol and support the A- Basin rescue dogs!

A-basin is a fine place to go skiing. It has one of the longest seasons in Colorado, which is a big draw for people who buy a season pass. Couple that with the price of a seasons pass, and the value you get it's frankly insane. It's definitely not Breckenridge, which is both good and bad. A-basin is smaller and has less runs, but it is typically much less crowded than Breckenridge.

Skiing in October! How does it get any better than this?

Great terrain , great food at drinks at bottom and top of the mountain.

Awesome ski resort off I-70. First to open in CO. Open now!! Places to eat and shop. We went opening weekend and it was packed!

Beautiful ski resort near Denver. You can skip a lot of traffic. Get there early so you get the closer parking.

Fantastic skiing. Very well run and friendly ski basin.

This is the jam. If you want the "Colorado experience" then come here. Skiing is challenging and the culture is passionate about skiing.

A basin is what makes Colorado skiing special.

Great on a powder day. I love the vibe of the mountain but if there isn't new snow this place gets small real quick.

Michael was extremely helpful & friendly with my season pass purchase. All the staff is always professional & welcoming to the guests.

One of our favorites. The beavers area is great if you like trees and powder. Dont forgot to grab a bloody mary at the base and an 8 oz Coors for a buck. This place is awesome.

Great "no-frills" skiing area. Had a great day there with my son on Dec. 31st

Its the ski slope the locals love and for a good reason.

Free early bird parking. A good range of slopes for all experience levels. Great instructors!! (I had Jeff who was outstanding) Reasonable prices for kit. Plenty of seating for eating.

Go during the week if you can. The secret is getting out. Rental opens at 8am, lifts at 9. You get ski/helmet/poles hire with lessons. BRING GLOVES AND GOGGLES.

The only problem is the ticketing system. What's the difference between a multiday or season pass and a lift ticket? Why are they all different prices and why is it so much cheaper online? It needs to be be explained better on the website.

This ski resort is more for experienced riders and skiers. It's a great mountain and it's my favorite place to ride.

We love this place. We live in the UK and this is our 5th trip to Summit County. A Basin is The Best! Great natural terrain with plenty of opportunity for skiing on ungroomed terrain in the bowls or through the trees. There are of course a great selection groomed trails too, so no matter what you're looking for - A Basin has it all. All the staff are uber friendly and helpful, it has a great bar with live music and a well stocked shop. A Basin is all about the mountain - it's not over commercialised or "corporate" - Skiing / boarding as it should be.

Pretty amazing most days. Sometimes the lifts are moving too fast or too slow. Food and bar good. Amazing scenery. Parking lot not very big, but if you arrive early that is not a problem. Some runs are marked poorly and you'll be skiing a blue and since it lacks snow its basically a black. Hard to beat for price and proximity to Denver.

I love A-basin. Skied there till June 23, and back to it again October 12.

Escape the crowds and high lift ticket prices here. Great terrain for all levels of skier or rider

Abasin has a little something for everyone - spectacular views, delicious food, tasty drinks (especially their famous bacon bloody marys), and mostly importantly, the skiing... Abasin has great, wide open greens and blues for beginners, but what they're known for is their more difficult terrain. If you're an expert skier and like steeps and bumps, Pali is for you. Enjoy!

Quieter than surrounding resorts. Icy slopes in the morning.

Awesome and wide-open terrain. Especially on snowy days.

Sick terrain and usually always open Always open the latest if they're not it's usually a good reason. Keep being down for the cause.

This is the "Legend"....one of America's first ski resorts!!

Great prices and friendly staff. Also has awesome beginner trails to enjoy if your a new-b!

Great price for the quality of skiing... not a good beginner spot

One of the best dollar-value Mountains in the USA. Not super crowded, but great terrain and snow cover available. It was open until June this past year!

Brought some friends from TN here for a few days of skiing and it was an amazing experience. Good vibes all around at this place! Can't wait to come back.

For beginners there's a great bunny Hill to learn on, though lessons aren't the cheapest among nearby resorts. There's a good variety of runs for more advanced skiers and the day pass is reasonable.

I never skied there but the scenic chair lift ride is better in keystone mountain free on fri afternoon.

I m sad to be leaving a negative review, but I promise to leave a more positive one in the future, as this is one of my favorite places to ski, ever!

Before leaving my house this morning, everything looked great on the website, but once I arrived at Arapahoe basin, I discovered they had closed Lawnee lift without any warning. Not only was the backside closed, but also my favorite runs from this lift. There was nothing updated on their website, but when I got home this evening, I see that they have at least updated their list status to show that it is closed. Needless to say, I did not have a great day of skiing because of their lack of communication. At least I got some good food and drinks there

Our family's place favorite Ski Lodge, kid friendly and a place for toddlers and babies.

I really loved this place. Not very busy clean and great runs

Awesome locals mountain. Nice intermediate and steeps

Good skiing in the winter. Great, free disc golf in the summer. No cell phone reception (that's a plus in my book).

This is my favorite slope! Staff is helpful and friendly and the food is great!

One of the best resorts Ive been to. Felt almost like hot tub time machine!