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Arapahoe Basin (/ ə ˈ r æ p ə h oʊ / ə-RAP-ə-hoh; often shortened to A-Basin, or simply The Basin) is an alpine ski area in the Rocky Mountains of the United States, in the Arapaho National Forest of Colorado. Arapahoe Basin is known for its extended season and its extreme terrain.
In 1993, Breckenridge was purchased by Ralston-Purina, which already owned Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin. The three ski resorts logged a combined 2.6 million skier visits. Breckenridge and Keystone were purchased by Vail Resorts in 1996, joining the company's other ski areas of Beaver Creek and Vail Ski Resort.
Breckenridge, one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) from Dillon Reservoir. Copper Mountain is located approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Dillon Reservoir. Arapahoe Basin is a medium-sized resort that is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from the lake.
Loveland Ski Area is located north west of the pass, and Arapahoe Basin is on the south/southeast side. The pass itself is a popular destination for backcountry skiers. The pass itself is a popular destination for backcountry skiers.
Frisco is a part of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is a popular town among skiers from around the world. It is a popular town among skiers from around the world. Four major ski resorts are located in close proximity to Frisco: Copper Mountain , Breckenridge , Keystone , and Arapahoe Basin .
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The Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) is a United States national recreation area located near the headwaters of the Colorado River in north central Colorado adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park.