2009 Powder Resort Guide - Arapahoe Basin
Current Conditions : 54.4F / 12.4C, Clear - 12:04 PM MDT Mar. 16
Temperature: 54.4°F / 12.4°C | Humidity: 255% | Pressure: 19.99in / 676.9hPa (Steady) | Conditions: Clear | Wind Direction: WNW | Wind Speed: 9.0mph / 14.5km/h
Today as of Mar. 16 3:13 AM MDT
Today - Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight as of Mar. 16 3:13 AM MDT
Tonight - Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
One of the oldest ski areas in Colorado, A-Basin has it’s own unique vibe that sets it apart from the other Summit County mega-resorts. Despite increasing its terrain by 80 percent with the addition of the Zuma lift, “the basin”, still manages a low-profile, relaxed atmosphere. A quick ride up the Lenawee will give you access to Zuma bowl. To the skier’s right are a variety of chutes—check out Durrance and Schauffler. Bring your beacon and get quick Backcountry access from the Mountain Goat Traverse. A 20-minute hike on the ridge will bring you to some killer stashes that remain untouched for days. Pallavincini still offers some of the best terrain at A-Basin, but for something different, a quick traverse to the left will bring you to South-Chute and Nose, where there’s usually good snow well past a storm.
What’s New:
Despite some public griping, Montezuma offers some of the best lift-accessed terrain in Summit County. Once Zuma fills in, you can bet on some great skiing.
Inside Line:
A-basin offers beacon practice area at the bottom of the East Wall. Speaking of East Wall, there is no better place for Spring Skiing in Colorado.
DETAILS
- Arapahoebasin.com, 1-888-ARAPAHOE
- Lift Ticket: $TBD
- Summit: 13,050 feet
- Skiable Acres: 900
- Vertical: 2,257 feet
- Annual Snowfall: 367 inches
