Situated in the White River National Forest, Araphoe Basin, often simply known as ‘A-Basin’ or 'The Basin' is another top-quality ski location for Boulder, CO. This ski area contains over 1,300 acres of skiable land and over 130 individual runs of varying difficulty. Multiple chair lifts and magic carpets help peole get around this location and two huge terrain parks provide plenty of freedom and space for skiers to express themselves and test their skills. The Basin is about an hour and a half away from the city and is renowned for its extra-long skiing season that can run into June and even July in some cases. So if you want to do a little skiing and snowboarding in the spring and early summer, A-Basin is a great choice. Three separate lodges can also be found at The Basin with a variety of eateries and accommodation options.
28194 US-6, Keystone, CO 80435, Phone: 970-468-0718
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