Arapahoe Basin

Multiple Lift Projects Facing Delays Due to Supply Chain Issues

At Alta, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb, delays in installing new lifts for the upcoming ski season have been confirmed. At least eight other major destination ski resorts may face delays as well.

Arapahoe Basin Lenawee Six-Pack: Another High-Alpine, High-Impact Capital Investment

This new six pack is the latest in a string of investments that have made this local-oriented Colorado mountain more competitive against the destinations.

These Are the Best Value Ski Destination Lift Tickets In North America This Winter

All of these resorts offer well-above-average on-mountain experiences for lift ticket prices that undercut scores of similarly good competitors—and if you didn’t pick up an Epic or Ikon pass product before the season started, it’s hard to have your dollar go further than at these peaks.

2023 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes

Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.

Video Review: Arapahoe Basin

An in-depth video review of Arapahoe Basin, a high-alpine ski area located in the Colorado Front Range.

Colorado Ski Resorts Ranked: 2023-24

We rank the Colorado ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

Arapahoe Basin

While slow lifts and a lack of on-site lodging may turn some people away, this local favorite offers some of the most extreme terrain in Colorado.