About Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

• Black Mountain Express - Highspeed Quad at the main base area
• Zuma - Access from Zuma Bowl
• Beavers - Access for the Beavers new terrain in 2018/2019
• Lenawee Mountain - Access to the main ski area with blue and green terrain
• Molly Hogan & Pika Place Carpets - Beginner terrain at the main base area

A variety of ski school options are available at A-Basin. If you have never skied before, a lesson is highly recommended for the best experience on the mountain. Additional lesson options are also offered for children, adults, groups, private lessons, in addition to shorter brush up classes.

Ski and snowboard rentals are available at the base area of Arapahoe Basin. You can pick up, drop off, and ski all in one location. Booking your rental reservation in advance is recommended, especially during holiday periods. Snowpants and jacket rental are also available.

The Arapahoe Sports Retail Shop has a variety of outerwear, souvenirs, gloves, hand warmers, and more. If you forget something, lose a glove, or the weather changes Arapahoe Sports has you covered!

• Parking - There are five parking areas near A-Basin, four of which are FREE. The Early Riser lot is the closet parking available, as the name suggests get there early for this prime parking! 
  This is also where you will find "The Beach", High Noon, Last Chance, and Upper Last Chance all located just above the main base area and are serviced by shuttle. The Admin Lot ($30.00) and the first 200 spots in the Early Riser Lot ($20.00) are paid to park. 
• "The Beach" - Locals and visitors alike refer to the parking spots in the Early Riser Lot along with the snow as "The Beach". Here you will find people tailgating with their coolers, grills, tents, dogs, and friends. There are some coveted FREE spaces, as well as spaces closest to the Black Mountain Express Lift that can be reserved for a fee. 
• Public Transportation - The Summit Stage is the local FREE public bus system. During the winter months, you can be picked up and dropped off at the main base area. Find the schedule online to plan your transportation.

Arapahoe Basin is one of the only resorts in the area to offer uphill access. Earn your turns and snowshoe or skin up the resort. Take in the awe-inspiring early morning view before you have your one-on-one cruise back down the mountain.

Access is available from 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM and after ski area closing from 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM. During ski area, operational hours access is available only on the eastern edge of High Noon between the Base are and Black Mountain Lodge. Please read A-Basin's rules and safety regulations before starting your treck.

In-bounds hike-to terrain is plentiful at A-basin. East Wall is the most easily accessible. Any local will tell you if you catch to rope drop for East Wall, you are in for a treat.

Additional hike-to terrain is available on the cornices above Montezuma Bowl, above the Pallavinchi Chair on the West side of the resort. Don't miss the New Beavers and Steep Gullies terrain! 

Arapahoe Basin is a challenging mountain, why wouldn't we want to rise to the occasion? Test your limits and join an on-mountain race. In the winter months, the Rise and Shine Rando Series is an uphill race with 2,300 feet of elevation gain!

In the summer months, there are multiple trail races to keep you running year-round. 

The Moonlight Dinner Series combine outdoor activity, culinary delights, and a friendly atmosphere. Guests can choose to skin or snowshoe up to the Black Mountain Lodge or take the chairlift. Dinner is enjoyed in the beautifully decorated lodge at family-style tables.

Each month highlights a different theme such as Italian and a Hawaiian Luau just to name a few. After you have enjoyed your 4-course meal, you can choose to snowshoe down High Noon which has been groomed and lit by moonlight and lanterns to guide you back down to the base. You may also download from the chair lift. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance.