Arapahoe Basin Announces Paid Parking Reservation System for 2024-25, Signals Ikon Access May Change
Guests will need to make reservations to park on all weekends, holidays, and other peak days from mid-December through early May next season. Season pass holders will not be exempt, although a separate parking pass will be available.
Ikon Pass Debuts for 2024-25 with Minimal Changes; Crystal Back to Unlimited
Despite some fears stemming from its pending acquisition by Alterra, Arapahoe Basin remains a non-unlimited partner on Ikon’s full and Base Pass products.
Alterra to Acquire Arapahoe Basin
Summit County’s only independently-owned ski area will be sold to the second largest ski resort operator in North America, handing a symbolic defeat to those against corporate consolidation in the ski industry.
2023 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2022-23 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
North American Ski Resort Regions Ranked By Reliability: 2023-24
We highlight which ski regions are most likely to have their terrain open as advertised when you book a destination ski trip there.
Arapahoe Basin Opening Day: A Comprehensive Walkthrough
A-Basin’s opening day has become a tradition for winter sports enthusiasts from across the country—and this year, we were fortunate enough to check out the experience for ourselves.
Best Tree Skiing Resorts in North America
We highlight the top North American ski areas for tree, glade, and woods skiing, and we highlight what makes each one especially stand out.
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.
Mountain Review: Arapahoe Basin
While it doesn’t offer the same mountain infrastructure and skiable acreage as its best-known competitors, this high-alpine Colorado resort competes with the best in snow quality and leads in extreme terrain.
Video Review: Arapahoe Basin
An in-depth video review of Arapahoe Basin, a high-alpine ski area located in the Colorado Front Range.