While you are skiing in Summit County , be sure to visit Arapahoe Basin . A-Basin is located 7 miles past Keystone Ski Resort on Route 6. You can get to Route 6 by getting off on I70 at either the Loveland exit or the Silverthorn exit. A Basin is considered to be the local's favorite and is the only ski resort which is open in July! The summit of a-Basin is 13,050 feet above sea level the basin is right in the middle of the continental divide.

With some of the most aggressive skiing in Colorado , A basin offers over sixty trails and only 5 chairlifts. But don't be fooled by a-basins size, because she can pack a real punch with more blacks than greens. A basin's skiing terrain can be quite challenging. When you are at the base looking up at A basin it looks mighty intimidating, with her jagged peaks and steep chutes, she can punish anyone who skis in her way.

A basin was founded may 14 1946. With 150,000 dollars they invested in two chairlifts and rope toe and to form the first ski area on the continental divide. Since 1946, A basin has gained popularity, because it offers skiing on into the Summer time. In fact, there has been many 4 th of July parties hosted by A basin and will be many more to come. Yes, it sometimes snows in June and sometimes even July.

On your next ski vacation, be sure to come out to A basin and experience what some call pure skiing ecstasy.



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