Ski season 2026–27
Arapahoe Basin Ski Guide
Arapahoe Basin is in Colorado, United States. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- 49 km of runs, up to 3,802 m
- Deepest snow in February
- Eagle (EGE) about 1h 39m by road
Getting to Arapahoe Basin
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Eagle (EGE)
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Arapahoe Basin at a glance
- Runs
- 49 km
- Top
- 3,802 m
- Bottom
- 3,289 m
- Vertical
- 514 m
- Named runs
- 100
- Named lifts
- 9
- Most snow (regional)
- Feb
- Nearest airport
- EGEabout 1h 39m by road
Arapahoe Basin piste map
- Advanced: 51 named runs
- Intermediate: 30 named runs
- Expert: 13 named runs
- Easy: 5 named runs
- Extreme: 1 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Arapahoe Basin, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 22 Oct 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Arapahoe Basin
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Arapahoe Basin. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.03 cm | -8.3°C / 17°F |
| Feb | 19.67 cm | -8.3°C / 17°F |
| Mar | 16.94 cm | -4.1°C / 25°F |
| Apr | 13.14 cm | 0.5°C / 33°F |
| May | 7.91 cm | 5.8°C / 42°F |
| Jun | 1.22 cm | 12.5°C / 55°F |
| Jul | 0.01 cm | 15.7°C / 60°F |
| Aug | 0.16 cm | 13.9°C / 57°F |
| Sep | 1.73 cm | 9.8°C / 50°F |
| Oct | 9.33 cm | 2.9°C / 37°F |
| Nov | 14.8 cm | -3.0°C / 27°F |
| Dec | 17.64 cm | -8.3°C / 17°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Arapahoe Basin
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
Eagle (EGE) · 89 km
- By car
- 124 km · about 1h 39m without traffic or snow
3 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Denver (DEN) · 105 km
- By car
- 142 km · about 2h 01m without traffic or snow
23 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Colorado Springs (COS) · 137 km
6 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Eagle to Arapahoe Basin
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Arapahoe Basin ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Arapahoe Basin?
Eagle (EGE) is 89 km from Arapahoe Basin in a straight line, and 3 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there. Denver (DEN) is 105 km away.
How long does it take to get from Eagle airport to Arapahoe Basin?
By car it is 124 km, about 1h 39m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap).
When is there most snow around Arapahoe Basin?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Arapahoe Basin, snow on the ground peaks in February (19.67 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Arapahoe Basin have?
OpenStreetMap lists 100 named downhill runs and 9 named lifts within 14 km of Arapahoe Basin (read 22 Oct 2026).
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Where these numbers come from
Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 22 Oct 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
- No estimated prices
- Partner links tested weekly