Arapahoe Basin , United States

Arapahoe Basin has remained independent and unspoilt since 1946, avoiding being snapped up by Vail Resorts (unlike Keystone and Breckenridge). Even so, it is included on the extended lift pass that covers all the local domains. It is a ski area rather than a resort, with limited accommodation, dining, après-ski and non-skiing activities. But it is only 10km from Keystone and is easily accessible.

A-Basin, or The Legend, as it is locally known, is quite a locals' resort as well. Its lifts are old and slow, but the pass is good value. The main reason to visit A-Basin is for the great snow record. This is owing to its altitude (3285-c.4000m), which allows some of the highest skiing in the US.

It is not a big resort, with only 61 runs, while most of the runs are very short. Some, however, are very challenging and steep, particularly the 'East Wall', offering couloirs and moguls on the opposite side of the bowl. For more advanced skiers it is great fun for a day's visit, but you would probably be best based in Keystone or one of the small towns nearby (Frisco and Dillon are particularly suitable).

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What others are saying on Twitter?

• @RyanREFLUX
  
  #colorado @ Arapahoe Basin Mountain http://t.co/GitHtYEL

  May 26, 2012
• @FrontRangeBus
  
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  May 25, 2012
• @BreckWeddings
  
  RT @skisummitcove: Memorial Day in Keystone and Arapahoe Basin: Fishing Derby, Adventure Center and Festival of Brewpubs! http://t.co/abcogbWw

  May 25, 2012
• @justindpike
  
  DUDE!!!! RT @skisummitcove: RT @Arapahoe_Basin: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. Beer Festival this weekend at A-Basin. $25 for unlimited tasting ...

  May 25, 2012
• @FrontRangeBus
  
  Yay FRIDAY! This artist obviously knew nothing about Festival of the Brewpubs at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area... http://t.co/Sd53w09v

  May 25, 2012