Overview
The Arapahoe Basin (known universally as A-Basin, even on signs) is a resort area in the state of Colorado. It is a great destination for those on a budget not looking for tourist traps, but for more of a local scene. While not as large as the nearby resorts Keystone and Breckenridge down the valley, A-Basin still has lots of diverse terrain and plenty of trails. A-basin is also situated very high on the crest of Loveland Pass making it very much appealing not only its spectacular scenery, but late and early season snow cover and extreme vertical including rock cliffs and bowls that can be hiked!
A-Basin expanded over 80% in the 2006-2007 season by finishing the back half of their mountain - now called the Montezuma bowl.
Cell-phone warning: Most cell phones have no service anywhere at the A-Basin. If you're planning to meet somebody, make sure to pick a meeting time and place beforehand.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Boulder)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Denver — 44 mi away. Directions
- EGE Eagle County Regional Airport, Eagle — 56 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 65 mi away (major hub). Directions
Take I-70 to exit 205, then head along Colorado rt. 6 for 12 miles.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
From Denver
Take I-70 to exit 205, then head along Colorado rt. 6 for 12 miles.
Parking
Parking at A-basin is more limited than most of the resorts. It's not common for lots to fill by 11AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
Get around
Arapahoe Basin is not directly in a town. To get to A-basin, you'll have to drive or take the Summit Shuttle.
Sleep
Camping not allowed as of 2008.
Go next
Nearby
Keystone
City / town · 13 listings · 5 mi away
Georgetown
City / town · 13 listings · 11 mi away
Frisco
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Breckenridge
City / town · 47 listings · 14 mi away
Copper Mountain
City / town · 17 mi away
Winter Park
City / town · 17 listings · 18 mi away
Idaho Springs
City / town · 47 listings · 20 mi away
Central City
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