Resort Comparison
Arapahoe BasinvsCypress Mountain
Arapahoe Basin
Colorado Rockies, United States
Cypress Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Key Statistics
Arapahoe Basin
Stat
Cypress Mountain
80 kmBest
Total Piste
53 km
9Best
Total Lifts
6
4,000mBest
Peak Altitude
1,440m
3,286mBest
Base Altitude
900m
9/10Best
Snow Reliability
6/10
Ikon
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★Best
Value Rating
★★★★☆
1h 50m
Transfer Time
Best30m
Denver International (DEN)
Nearest Airport
Vancouver (YVR)
Difficulty Distribution
Arapahoe Basin
Beginner 3/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 10/10
Cypress Mountain
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 4/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Arapahoe Basin
Cypress Mountain
Terrain Variety
7
Snow Reliability
9
Lift System
6
Family Friendliness
4
Apres-Ski
5
Off-Piste
9
Beginner Suitability
3
Intermediate Terrain
6
Advanced Terrain
10
Value for Money
9
Accommodation
4
Dining
5
Accessibility
7
Scenery & Charm
8
Ski School
5
The Verdict
Arapahoe Basin wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Snow Reliability
- Lift System
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Advanced Terrain
- Value for Money
- Accommodation
- Dining
9category wins
Cypress Mountain wins on
- Family Friendliness
- Beginner Suitability
- Accessibility
- Ski School
4category wins
Tied categories (2)
Intermediate TerrainScenery & Charm
Best For
Arapahoe Basin
Expert skiersOff-piste enthusiastsGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
Cypress Mountain
BeginnersFamiliesBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
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