Arapahoe Basin
Founded by five pioneers of skiing including an Olympian and veterans Arapahoe Basin Ski Area opened in 1946 with one tow rope and a $1.25 lift ticket. It now offers more than 1,400 acres, nine lifts, a kids center and a new European bistro at 12,500 feet with panoramic mountain views. A-Basin is known as The Legend for having one of the longest ski and ride seasons in the world.
28194 US Highway 6, Dillon, CO 80435(888) 272-7246 Arapahoe Basin