Summit County, Colorado
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Arapahoe Basin, usually called A-Basin, is a high-alpine Colorado mountain with a strong advanced-terrain identity. The resort presents its mountain as seven distinct areas, rather than one interchangeable set of runs.
- High-alpine mountain
- Seven terrain areas
- Pallavicini and East Wall
Terrain and ability at Arapahoe Basin
Pallavicini, the East Wall and the Steep Gullies are named parts of A-Basin's terrain story. The field guide also separates beginner, intermediate and expert planning resources. Use the current map and terrain status to choose an appropriate area before following a friend uphill.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Read the resort's directions, parking and transit guidance for your actual date. Parking rules and available terrain change through the season; an early- or late-season visit should be planned from the current report.
Plan a meetup at Arapahoe Basin
Pick a public base-area landmark and agree on whether the day is for groomers or more demanding terrain. The Beach is a named part of A-Basin's base culture, but your invitation should still identify an exact meeting location.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Arapahoe Basin snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 12:46 PM MDT
- TonightLow 30°F
Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy
New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Wind S 8 mph
- TuesdayHigh 40°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind W 5 to 8 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 32°F
Mostly Clear
Wind SSW 6 mph
- WednesdayHigh 42°F
Partly Sunny
Wind S 5 to 12 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 34°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind SSW 8 to 12 mph
- ThursdayHigh 41°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind S 8 to 12 mph
- Thursday NightLow 32°F
Rain Showers
Wind S 9 to 16 mph
- FridayHigh 39°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wind SW 14 to 18 mph
- Friday NightLow 26°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind WSW 7 to 12 mph
- SaturdayHigh 31°F
Snow Showers Likely
New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Wind SSE 7 to 12 mph
- Saturday NightLow 25°F
Chance Snow Showers
New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Wind S 9 mph
- SundayHigh 36°F
Sunny
Wind W 8 mph
- Sunday NightLow 27°F
Mostly Clear
Wind WSW 8 mph
- MondayHigh 38°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind W 6 to 9 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official mountain field guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain overview and status (opens in a new tab)
Ride Arapahoe Basin with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Arapahoe Basin with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Colorado mountains and riding meetups.