The Beach
Grill out, chill out, and then ski right out to Pali or Black Mountain Express. The Beach is fun for all.
Reserve your spotTHE BEACH
OPEN 6:00 AM TO 6:00 PM - ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
The Beach is Arapahoe Basin's front-row parking, a.k.a prime ski-in ski-out real estate adjacent the bottom of our frontside lifts. Home to parties, reunions, or just gatherings of old friends and new, The Beach is where you want to be whether you are racking up Pali laps all day or you don't ski at all and just want to hang out where the fun is.
Beach spots will go on sale for the 2024/25 season on Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. MST.
We love designated drivers. You should, too. Please be safe out there!
Please Note
- ALL commercial activity is prohibited by the U.S. Forest Service and Arapahoe Basin. The parking lots are not privately owned by A-Basin; they are federal land. You may not charge for anything at your spot or sell anything on The Beach.
- You can't give samples away or run raffles. Any promotional activity (including free giveaways) must have prior approval from us. Inquiries regarding promotional activity must be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of your event.
- No camping or overnight parking.
- Gates open at 6:00 A.M. and close at 6:00 P.M.
- No glass, charcoal grills (gas grills okay), open fires or wood fires (propane fires okay), live bands, DJs, hot tubs, or pet dragons. No marijuana -- it’s illegal on federal land, which we are on. NO DRONES.
- Dogs are okay if leashed.
- If you fail to cancel your reservation by 9:00 A.M. MST the day of your reservation, you will be subject to a violation and a subsequent fee.
- Be kind and clean up your trash, thank you!
Check In
Let one of the staff people working the parking lot know the name on The Beach spot reservation and they will guide you to your spot. You get two passenger car spots. Beyond that, your guests need to park in the lots. No charter buses or vehicles over 20 feet without prior permission from us.