Total Area 490 acres Annual Snowfall 367 inches 1 triple, 4 double chairs Lifts

The highest ski area in the U.S., Arapahoe offers breathtaking scenery at a literally breathtaking altitude. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find outstanding terrain — trail census doesn't do justice to the virtually limitless skiing in A-Basin's vast above-the-treeline bowls. Known for great snow, a ski season that regularly extends to June or later, and"The Beach" — the parking-lot faux beach party that cooks along all through the late spring and early summer.

Where: On U.S. 6, 75 miles west of Denver.

What's There: 2,250-foot vertical drop (1,670 feet lift-served), 490 skiable acres, 61 trails, one triple and four double chairs.

What's New: High Adventure Series, workshops in adventure skiing, telemarking, free riding, and more.

Season: November to Mid-June.

Snowboarding: Yes. There are 61 trails total. Clinics are available and offered 7 days a week, twice a day.

Terrain: Beginner 15%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 25%, Expert 20%

Average Annual Snowfall: Arapahoe Basin receives approximately 367 inches of snow per season.

Ski School: The beginner package includes a two-hour ski lesson, ski or snowboard equipment rentals, as well as a lift ticket. There are 30 ski school staff members offering instruction at all levels for adults and children. This resort doesn't offer handicap ski school lessons.

Contact: Arapahoe Basin Resort, tel. 888-ARAPAHOE

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