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 Arapahoe Basin Will Closing Day Opening Date
Although legendary Arapahoe Basin does offer two lodges, one at main base and one at the top of the Norway and Lenawee lifts, they are somewhat barebones compared to some of the more luxurious ski resorts one can find in Colorado.
Arapahoe Basin is a legend for its skiing, not its luxurious lodges.
With several easygoing bunny slopes Arapahoe Basin is a definitely a place for beginners, but it is on the more advanced slopes that the legendary Arapahoe Basin really shines.
www.luckymountainhome.com /Arapahoe_Basin.asp   (592 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin to double terrain : SnowZone : Boulder Daily Camera
DENVER — On the eve of its 60th anniversary, the Arapahoe Basin ski area won permission Friday to nearly double its terrain, another bit of good news for the rustic ski area high on the Continental Divide about 70 miles west of Denver.
The U.S. Forest Service, which leases land for the area nicknamed A-Basin, said the resort would be allowed to upgrade one lift and add another, resulting in an expansion of skiable terrain from 490 acres to 837 acres.
A-Basin, one of the state's smallest resorts, has the nation's highest skiable terrain on its East Wall run, which tops out at 13,050 feet.
www.dailycamera.com /news/2006/dec/09/arapahoe-basin-to-double-terrain   (404 words)

  
 Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
The super-steep "Pali" side of A-Basin is for the strong and hardy who brave rocks, bumps and gullies.
A-Basin does a great job of grooming, but there's plenty of ungroomed terrain for those who like it au natural.
One of the best times to visit A-Basin is in the spring when the mountain becomes the "beach" with barbecues and volleyball games providing the ambiance.
www.skisnowboard.com /arapahoe/index.html   (890 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado - Family Vacation Planning And Resort Information
One of Summit County's secret spots that locals cherish when the tourist season hits its peak, Arapahoe Basin is the epitome of Colorado's laid back reputation with a twist of tough terrain and entertaining events.
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area's "Treeline Terrain Park" & the "High Divide Terrain Park" are complete with jumps, boxes, and rails - everything from rainbows to kinks.
Boasting one of the longest seasons in North America, Arapahoe Basin sometimes opens in October and attempts to offer good snow until the Fourth of July.
www.skitown.com /resortguide/overview.cfm/co01/ArapahoeBasin   (271 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort is a Colorado Ski Vacation Destination
Opening in 1948, Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort was one of the first Colorado winter vacation destinations.
Arapahoe Basin is located in Summit County, directly in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort is one of the top winter vacation destinations in the United States.
www.yourskivacation.com /arapahoebasin.asp   (567 words)

  
 History of the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Ralcorp consisted of Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin.
Currently, Arapahoe Basin is seeking approval for their new
Arapahoe Basin is known for its long ski seasons.
www.coloradoskihistory.com /areahistory/arapahoebasin.html   (507 words)

  
 cbs4denver.com - Arapahoe Basin Opens First After Short Summer
A-Basin opened Friday morning at 9 a.m., giving snow riders their first shot at winter snow for the 2006-2007 season.
A-Basin general manager Alan Henceroth said it's something his resort has wanted for a long time and workers were excited to finally see it become a reality.
A-Basin beat Loveland for the first time this year as the first ski area open.
cbs4denver.com /topstories/local_story_286134130.html   (283 words)

  
 SKINET :: Arapahoe Basin Announces 2005/06 Pass Prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The pass holder will be able to use the 2005-06 season pass at Arapahoe Basin through the remainder of the 2004-05 ski season.
The A-Basin only passes can also be used for the remainder of the 2004-05 ski season as well as every day of the 2005-06 ski season.
As of April 11, the A-Basin 4-Pack can be purchased at Front Range and Summit County kiosk merchants or bring in the coupon from the A-Basin website Hot Deals section (www.arapahoebasin.com/hotdeals) and purchase the 4-Pack at the A-Basin ticket office.
www.skinet.com /skinet/news/article/0,26908,1045070,00.html   (477 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin - Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Arapahoe Basin Lodging near the Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
Known for great snow, a ski season that regularly extends to June or later, and "The Beach" — the parking-lot faux beach party that cooks along all through the late spring and early summer.
Arapahoe Basin receives approximately 367 inches of snow per season.
www.coloradoskihome.com /abasin.html   (283 words)

  
 Ski Arapahoe Basin, Colorado Vacation Planning information and Lodging
Arapahoe Basin pioneered the early days of Colorado Skiing with the first ski lifts opening in 1948.
It is in fact, not really a run, but a natural avalanche path that has formed over the years by the forces of nature.
Today the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol controls the snow to render Palavicinnii safe for skiing.
www.summitnet.com /Abasin   (254 words)

  
 Arapahoe Ski Basin - Summit County - North Central Colorado
For the past half century snow-sports enthusiasts have been flocking to A-Basin because of its natural attributes.
It is true that 40 percent of Arapahoe Basin is classified advanced and expert.
A-Basin also has added historical trails this year, which represent the history of the area.
www.coloradodirectory.com /skiabasin   (257 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin - May 1999
The ski area is situated in a glacial bowl on the north flank of a 14000 foot (4200 meter) peak that, curiously, does not seem to have a name.
Together with the neighboring Loveland ski resort, Arapahoe Basin is one of the highest places to ski in the United States.
The skiable area in Arapahoe Basin is not nearly as those in Vail or Keystone.
www.kolarsky.com /family/colorado99/index.htm   (695 words)

  
 SKINET :: Arapahoe Basin's 60th Anniversary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
ARAPAHOE BASIN, CO - (News Release) - Arapahoe Basin opened for skiing in December of 1946.
This Saturday, A-Basin pays tribute to the history of the ski area with a 60th anniversary party.
Sixty years ago the founders of Arapahoe Basin cut down a few trees, created a lift with an army surplus generator and charged $1.25 for a lift ticket, inadvertently creating a legend.
www.skinet.com /skinet/news/article/0,26908,1566657,00.html   (236 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Ski Area - Today's Deal | DiscoverColorado.com | Colorado Resort Net
Over sixty trails expertly carved through its depths and five chairlifts raising excited patrons to the sky, you stand in awe, captivated by its brilliance as the sun peaks curiously through the snow-filled clouds.
Since 1946, Arapahoe Basin has been serving up a fantastic ride for skiers from the Colorado area as well as the world.
The average annual snowfall at the Basin is around 367 inches.
www.toski.com /a-basin   (157 words)

  
 Summit Daily News for Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper and Frisco Colorado - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
ARAPAHOE BASIN - With its new snowmaking system fully operational for the first full season, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area logged the second-highest number of skier visits in its 58-year history.
The 2003-2004 season brought 275,429 skiers to A-Basin's slopes, a 13-percent decrease over the 2002-2003 season, which was by far the area's best season on record.
Front Range/Gem resorts, which include A-Basin and six other areas, logged a 12-percent decline in skier visits, while Front Range/Destination ski resorts, which include Summit County's three other areas, logged a 4-percent decline.
www.summitdaily.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2004107090017   (554 words)

  
 summitdaily.com Topic Index - ARAPAHOE BASIN
ARAPAHOE BASIN - Arapahoe Basin opened for skiing in December 1946.
ARAPAHOE BASIN - The Wednesday afternoon snow slushed delectably around the Summit County side of the Continental Divide as people crowded the slopes of Arapahoe Basin for KSMT Local's Appreciation Day.
ARAPAHOE BASIN — Front Range hydrogeologist Tanya Holtz realizes that she can’t just flick her wrist and expect an endless supply of water, and that, in Colorado, water is a resource that can’t be taken for granted.
apps.summitdaily.com /topics/Arapahoe_Basin.html   (2360 words)

  
 KKTV | Arapahoe Basin
Reporter: AP Arapahoe Basin made a big announcement today on the eve of its 60th anniversary.
Earlier this season A-Basin snatched the title of first ski area in the nation to open.
A-Basin spokeswoman Leigh Hierholzer says things just keep going forward for what had been one of the smallest ski areas in the state.
www.kktv.com /home/headlines/4871316.html   (117 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Open | news | Transworld Snowboarding
Arapahoe Basin, CO—Friday the 13th is a lucky day for Colorado skiers and riders as Arapahoe Basin plans to open tomorrow, Friday, October 13, at 9:00 a.m.
Arapahoe Basin will be the first resort in North America to open for the 2006-07 ski and snowboard season.
Arapahoe Basin will beat out reigning opening day champion Loveland Ski Area who has held the title for the past six years.
transworldsnowboarding.com /snow/news/article/0,26719,1545987,00.html   (811 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Max and Edna Dercum started the ski area along with the Ski Tip Lodge in the 1940s.
The East Wall contains the most difficult terrain at A-Basin.
The base of Arapahoe Basin on October 29, 2004
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arapahoe_Basin   (694 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Ski Report | SkiReport.com
Arapahoe Basin ski report provided by SnoCountry Mountain Reports
I did 2 face plants into 2' of snow the 1st time down but did a full run the 2nd time.
Pretty good coverage on the runs, but they need to open up some more of the mountain already.
www.skireport.com /colorado/abasin   (139 words)

  
 GORP - Colorado Skiing Roundup - Arapahoe Basin
GORP - Colorado Skiing Roundup - Arapahoe Basin
The highest ski area in the U.S., Arapahoe offers breathtaking scenery at a literally breathtaking altitude.
Known for great snow, a ski season that regularly extends to June or later, and"The Beach" —; the parking-lot faux beach party that cooks along all through the late spring and early summer.
gorp.away.com /gorp/activity/skiing/co/abasin.htm   (227 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area a few miles south of Loveland.
With a summit over 13,000 feet above ski level, Arapahoe Basin has the highest skiable terrain in the country.
Half of this skyscraping mountain is above timberline, with open runs and views unobstructed by trees.
www.go-colorado.com /Arapahoe-Basin-Ski-Area   (130 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin, CO Gallery
I skied Arapahoe Basin on the morning of Monday, 3/1/99, thenI drove to Telluride which took about 6 hours.
Here are some pictures from Arapahoe Basin,and then at the end a few pictures of the journey back to Telluride.
The only people skiing there are locals,and the lift tickets are $40 (as opposed to $55 at Breckenridge).Arapahoe Basin is famous for being windy, and the whole top isvery exposed.
www.ski-epic.com /abasin_gallery.html   (272 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Resort Hotels, and Lodging
Arapahoe Basin means challenging terrain for all skiers and riders.
Arapahoe is the highest peak offering ski terrain in the Rockies at 13,050 feet.
New this season is a public warming hut on the Summit.
www.upzmountain.com /colorado/arapahoe_basin_hotels.html   (213 words)

  
 Ski Season Here: Arapahoe Basin Opens Today - Weather   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Arapahoe Basin opened for the 2006-2007 ski season on Friday -- the earliest opening in its 60 years.
A-Basin had been in a tight race with Loveland Ski Area to see which would open first.
A-Basin's exhibition chair will open at 9 a.m.
www.thedenverchannel.com /weather/10065626/detail.html   (245 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Lodging - Villas, Houses and Apartment Vacation Rentals in USA
Rent a vacation rental home at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, United States.
Boasting one of the longest ski seasons in Colorado.
Rent holiday lodgings directly from owners of chalet, bed and breakfast, cabin, home, and condo accommodations at Arapahoe Basin, CO, USA.
www.ownerdirect.com /accommodations/skiresort/arapahoebasin.htm   (190 words)

  
 Rockies.com : Colorado Ski Resorts-- Arapahoe Basin
Noteworthy: Highest lift-served ski area in the U.S. offers breathtaking scenery at a literally breathtaking altitude and outstanding terrain for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Known for great snow and a ski season that regularly extends to June or later.
Average Annual Snowfall: Arapahoe Basin receives approximately 367 inches of snow per season.
www.rockies.com /resorts/USA/colorado/arapahoe.htm   (155 words)

  
 Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Lodging Information in Colorado, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, And More.
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Lodging Information in Colorado, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, And More.
Here is a list of some of the best lodging properties and accommodations in and around Arapahoe Basin, Colorado.
Select the company's name to get more detailed information to plan and make your reservations.
www.skitown.com /resortguide/lodging.cfm/s0/co01/ArapahoeBasin   (71 words)

  
 .:Snow - Arapahoe Basin Ski Area 2006-2007:.
With skiing from October to June, sometimes July, A-Basin boasts one of the longest ski seasons in North America.
You're in the right place to check our most recent conditions.
Sign up for snow reports, and we will notify you if the Basin receives 6 inches or more in a day.
www.arapahoebasin.com /snow   (106 words)

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