Arapahoe Basin ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Colorado, United States · Base 10,781 ft · Summit 13,052 ft · Vertical 2,270 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Arapahoe Basin snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 0.2 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, still waiting on snow with none in the next 7 days and 72% of normal.
On the Ikon Pass and suits intermediates, advanced skiers and experts; Jan 3 and Jan 24 look quietest versus Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Arapahoe Basin
How much snow does Arapahoe Basin get?
About 350 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 60 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Arapahoe Basin?
For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Arapahoe Basin good for beginners?
6% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 36% intermediate and 57% advanced or expert. Beginner terrain is limited here.
Is Arapahoe Basin on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Arapahoe Basin is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates, advanced skiers and experts; limited terrain for beginners
■ Beginner 6% · ■ Intermediate 36% · ■ Advanced 57%
103 mapped runs (about 30 miles) and 9 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
Partner links: Veabird may earn a commission at no cost to you. Partners never affect forecasts or scores.
Getting there
- Denver International Airport (DEN), about 1.7 h by road
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 2.2 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Loveland Colorado · 3 mi
- Keystone Colorado · 5 mi
- Breckenridge Colorado · 14 mi
- Copper Mountain Colorado · 18 mi
- Winter Park Colorado · 18 mi
- Eldora Colorado · 26 mi
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