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December 10, 2008 — Long known as a purist paradise, A-Basin is about skiing and riding – not real estate. Families like the uber-casual atmosphere and un-crowded slopes near the base of the mountain, and it’s extreme vistas makes it a special day trip for those spending a week or two at Keystone, Copper Mountain, or Breckenridge, nearby. It’s the expert skiers, snowboarders, and telemarkers, however, who provide the core of A-Basin’s spirit, as some of the most challenging terrain in the state can be found along Montezuma, the East Wall, or bumping down the terrain under the legendary Pallavicini lift.
Fun Fact: A-Basin’s original trail layout was designed by USFS Ranger Wilfred “Slim” David
Average annual snowfall: 350+ inches
Prices: TBD
Skiable Acres: 900
Lifts: 1 quad, 2 triples, 3 doubles, 1 surface
Terrain park: Yes (small)
Season: October to June (depending on weather)
Terrain breakdown: 10 percent beginner, 30 percent intermediate, 37 percent advanced, 23 percent expert
Location: 12 miles east of Silverthorne on Highway 6
Information: www.arapahoebasin.com or (888) ARAPAHOE (272-7246)
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