Why is a-basin the legend?
And legends are what Arapahoe Basin is all about. A-Basin is Summit County’s oldest ski area, and the third oldest in Colorado, behind Aspen and the now-defunct Berthoud Pass. The Basin is famous for maintaining its rustic charm while other ski areas have opted for high-speed chair lifts and glitzy condominiums.
What is a-basin known for?
Terrain. Arapahoe Basin is mostly known for advanced and expert terrain, but also has runs for the novice and intermediate skier, as well as a children’s program.
Is a-basin good for beginners?
Surprisingly considering there is limited beginner terrain, Arapahoe Basin is an OK place to learn to ski or snowboard. The Molly Hogan double and a couple of magic carpets provide a great novice area at the base of the mountain.
Is a-basin on IKON?
A-Basin has been a member of the Ikon Pass for the past two seasons after leaving the Epic Pass “pass partnership” with Vail Resorts at the end of the 2018-19 season.
Is a-basin steep?
The Steep Gullies is 129 acres of the most challenging skiing at Arapahoe Basin. These steep, narrow chutes vary in pitch and width, and are rated as “extreme” (double-black diamond).
Who owns a-basin?
Its owner, Dream Unlimited Corporation of Toronto, has invested $40 million in on-mountain improvements over the last 15 years. And while A-Basin is walking away from Vail Resorts, it will explore pass partnerships with other players in the industry.
Is a basin difficult?
The mountain stretches from a base elevation of 10,520 feet to a summit elevation of 13,050 feet. Our friends at ZRankings list Arapahoe Basin’s True Annual Snowfall at 314 inches. 13% of the mountain is considered easy terrain, 39% intermediate terrain, and 48% difficult terrain.
Who owns a basin?
Is a basin part of epic?
Epic passholders had unlimited access to A-Basin for years as part of a partnership with Vail Resorts on various passes since 1998 . Then in February 2019, A-Basin announced it would ditch the Epic Pass and its partnership with Vail Resorts, citing “a pinch on parking and facility space” as the reason for the breakup.
Is a basin on IKON base pass?
“Arapahoe Basin is a beloved brand among skiers and riders and we are proud that the destination has joined the Ikon Pass community,” said Erik Forsell, Chief Marketing Officer of Alterra Mountain Company.