The Inside Scoop

Arapahoe Basin ski area opened in 1946 and remains today solely a ski area, without other resort operations. Our terrain is varied; 10% is beginner, 30% is intermediate and 60% is advanced or expert. Half of our mountain is above timberline with open bowl skiing and snowboarding that lasts until June.

We are independently owned and we provide a family atmosphere for our employees, where everyone knows everyone. By necessity, we must work together to offer our guests the best possible A-Basin experience.

Where is A-Basin?

Arapahoe Basin is located 68 miles from Denver, in Summit County, Colorado. Summit County is home to the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone Ski Areas as well. The towns of Dillon, Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne are all within a 15-30 minute drive of Arapahoe Basin. Summit County is supported by a free shuttle bus system to all towns and areas. See our Housing & Area Info section.

Requirements to Work for A-Basin

Arapahoe Basin is looking for individuals who have great customer service skills and a willingness to work in a team environment. Openings listed, unless otherwise noted, are winter seasonal positions only. Our winter season, however, is quite long starting in October and most likely continuing into June.

Interviewing

We prefer to conduct personal interviews. We realize, however these are not always possible for candidates who are out of state or from other countries. Please e-mail Courtney at courtneyd@a-basin.net to discuss options before a personal interview is possible. If you are unable to be here, we do offer Skype interviewing via the computer.

Proof of Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the United States is required. We WILL NOT be sponsoring H2B visas this coming 09/10 season. We require that all employees have the necessary documents to prove work eligibility. This required proof is either a US passport, Non-US passport with approved work visa, Alien Registration Card, OR Driver's License, State Identification Card, Military Card and Social Security Card. You will not be able to start work without presenting the above documents. All identification must be current. We cannot accept expired ID's. 

Appearance

For all staff, hair is expected to be clean, combed and neatly kept. Hair longer than shoulder length for men must be in a ponytail. No radical or fad hairstyles or unnatural hair coloring is acceptable on any staff member. For men, neatly groomed facial hair is acceptable.

Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace

Arapahoe Basin ski area is committed to maintaining a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. Abuse of drugs and alcohol impairs employee judgment which may result in increased safety risks, employee injuries and faulty decision making. Drug/alcohol testing is performed in instances of reasonable suspicion and post-accident.