Arapahoe Basin DGC reviews
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wolfhaley
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
20 years
1008 played
579 reviews
Reviewed:
Played on:Oct 1, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
Arapahoe Basin, or A-Basin as it's known around here, is a 20 hole course that plays up and along the ski hill. This is one of the better, if not best, ski hill course I've ever played. It's nothing groundbreaking for a course like this, but it's actually thought out and appears to actually be maintained unlike a lot of these. It's even free to play.
The flow of the course is extremely easy to follow out here. The best I've seen on a ski hill. There's next tee signs all over the place out here. It's basically impossible to get lost. On top of that there's wooden arrows attached to the bottoms of almost every basket pointing you towards the next tee. If for some reason you do manage to get turned around the Udisc map is spot on.
The baskets are you standard yellow banded Discatchers. All are mounted level, or as level as you can get on a ski hill, and catch great. One basket and pin position per hole.
The tee signs are pretty simple but also very effective. They're just laminated pieces of paper attached to a board. Since it's a seasonal course these are all in excellent shape and actually present on every hole. They feature an actual photo taken from the tee with a yellow arrow pointing to the pin location. These are all spot on too, not just ballparked. There's also the hole #, distance and a short description of where to find the basket. Honestly these are better than most permanent courses have.
Single gravel tees for evry hole. These are all pretty level and about as good as gravel tees get. They're bordered by rocks on all sides, making them easier to spot from a distance and keep the gravel inside. There's also rakes by almost every hole as well in case you may need to smooth it out at all.
The design here is fantastic. I was worried before playing this one due to the extreme altitude that the course is on, plus the fact that it's a ski hill course. While there's nothing that can be done about the altitude, they designed the course in a way that doesn't suck the life out of you. It's a bit of a walk to hole 1, but from there you'll hardly notice you're playing up such a huge hillside. Before you even realize it you're at the top of the course. Hands down the best ski hill design I've ever seen. And it's not even close.
The views here are stunning, as seems to be the norm on these courses up in the mountains. There's wasn't a single other group or person out there on a beautiful fall afternoon either. Probably never too busy and it's free to play.
The flow of the course is extremely easy to follow out here. The best I've seen on a ski hill. There's next tee signs all over the place out here. It's basically impossible to get lost. On top of that there's wooden arrows attached to the bottoms of almost every basket pointing you towards the next tee. If for some reason you do manage to get turned around the Udisc map is spot on.
The baskets are you standard yellow banded Discatchers. All are mounted level, or as level as you can get on a ski hill, and catch great. One basket and pin position per hole.
The tee signs are pretty simple but also very effective. They're just laminated pieces of paper attached to a board. Since it's a seasonal course these are all in excellent shape and actually present on every hole. They feature an actual photo taken from the tee with a yellow arrow pointing to the pin location. These are all spot on too, not just ballparked. There's also the hole #, distance and a short description of where to find the basket. Honestly these are better than most permanent courses have.
Single gravel tees for evry hole. These are all pretty level and about as good as gravel tees get. They're bordered by rocks on all sides, making them easier to spot from a distance and keep the gravel inside. There's also rakes by almost every hole as well in case you may need to smooth it out at all.
The design here is fantastic. I was worried before playing this one due to the extreme altitude that the course is on, plus the fact that it's a ski hill course. While there's nothing that can be done about the altitude, they designed the course in a way that doesn't suck the life out of you. It's a bit of a walk to hole 1, but from there you'll hardly notice you're playing up such a huge hillside. Before you even realize it you're at the top of the course. Hands down the best ski hill design I've ever seen. And it's not even close.
The views here are stunning, as seems to be the norm on these courses up in the mountains. There's wasn't a single other group or person out there on a beautiful fall afternoon either. Probably never too busy and it's free to play.
Cons:
The walking is a little sketchy on certain holes. Loose rocks and steep hillsides don't mix too well. Be sure to take it slow and you'll be alright. That and make sure to wear proper hiking footwear.
The last two holes are the only part of the design I wasn't a big fan of. They're totally unneccesary. Hole 19 has you throwing back up the hill you finally made it to the bottom of. Then there's by far the longest walk on the course to get to hole 20, which is just another downhill shot. It's also the weakest downhill shot on the course. The good thing is you can easily skip these two holes and just play it as an 18. You're not missing anything with holes 19 and 20.
The rollaway potential is ever present here. There's enough brush and rocks that most rolls will probably stop. But there's no guarantees. There's also a good chance of losing a disc on hole 16. It's extremely downhill and despite the width of the fairway, it's very easy to sail it long and left. It's not pleasnat in that side. I know from experience. I was lucky to get my disc back tbh.
As mentioned above, it's a pretty long walk to hole 1. It's worth it in the long run because it makes for a better design, but a long walk to start isn't the best first impression.
The last two holes are the only part of the design I wasn't a big fan of. They're totally unneccesary. Hole 19 has you throwing back up the hill you finally made it to the bottom of. Then there's by far the longest walk on the course to get to hole 20, which is just another downhill shot. It's also the weakest downhill shot on the course. The good thing is you can easily skip these two holes and just play it as an 18. You're not missing anything with holes 19 and 20.
The rollaway potential is ever present here. There's enough brush and rocks that most rolls will probably stop. But there's no guarantees. There's also a good chance of losing a disc on hole 16. It's extremely downhill and despite the width of the fairway, it's very easy to sail it long and left. It's not pleasnat in that side. I know from experience. I was lucky to get my disc back tbh.
As mentioned above, it's a pretty long walk to hole 1. It's worth it in the long run because it makes for a better design, but a long walk to start isn't the best first impression.
Other Thoughts:
This course was a pleasant surprise. I mean it's rated pretty highly, but I'm normally not a big fan, or fan at all of ski hill courses. This one is great though. I'd go so far as to call it a must play. I liked this one better than Peak One or Lake Dillon. And to think I almost missed this one because of it's location. I'm extremely glad I didn't. It has it's limitations but I'd recommend this one without hesitation. Beautiful course and just a fun round. Don't overlook this one.
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Straight Shots on Sheer Slopes 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 30, 2021
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
A ski resort course that gives you a workout.
-Elevation: You'd hope for this at a ski course, and A-Basin delivers. A good, question, though, is what kind of elevation do you like? (1)-(12) travel consistently up about to treeline, with (13)-(20) coming back down a little more quickly. (Holes (2) and (19) are exceptions, going the opposite as the general course flow.) There are some super steep downs, especially (2), (16), and (20), which will undoubtedly be thrilling. I think I threw 650' on (16), which is a 350' hole.
-Beauty: Not to be missed. Almost to the top of Loveland Pass, you're pretty near several 13er peaks, and it's a beautiful, nested feeling up here. Very memorable.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: The main feature here is elevation, but there is definitely thought in other respects. All par-3s. The most common hole has slight elevation and plays from the edge of one treeline, across a run, and into a pocket on the opposite tree line. There are about two heavily wooded, shorter technical shots. There are also a couple of holes with slightly wider fairways. From (8) and on, the course is generally very open, with the downhill or uphill elevation becoming the entire interest on a hole. If you took the best five holes, they could run with any course, but there are quite a few bland holes as well.
-Maintenance: Nice. This course isn't an afterthought, as they often seem to be at resorts. It looks like it gets dedicated care.
-Price: Kudos to A-Basin for making it available for free. They have every right to charge.
-Elevation: You'd hope for this at a ski course, and A-Basin delivers. A good, question, though, is what kind of elevation do you like? (1)-(12) travel consistently up about to treeline, with (13)-(20) coming back down a little more quickly. (Holes (2) and (19) are exceptions, going the opposite as the general course flow.) There are some super steep downs, especially (2), (16), and (20), which will undoubtedly be thrilling. I think I threw 650' on (16), which is a 350' hole.
-Beauty: Not to be missed. Almost to the top of Loveland Pass, you're pretty near several 13er peaks, and it's a beautiful, nested feeling up here. Very memorable.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: The main feature here is elevation, but there is definitely thought in other respects. All par-3s. The most common hole has slight elevation and plays from the edge of one treeline, across a run, and into a pocket on the opposite tree line. There are about two heavily wooded, shorter technical shots. There are also a couple of holes with slightly wider fairways. From (8) and on, the course is generally very open, with the downhill or uphill elevation becoming the entire interest on a hole. If you took the best five holes, they could run with any course, but there are quite a few bland holes as well.
-Maintenance: Nice. This course isn't an afterthought, as they often seem to be at resorts. It looks like it gets dedicated care.
-Price: Kudos to A-Basin for making it available for free. They have every right to charge.
Cons:
-Bendiness: i.e., lack of shaping. There are a handful of holes with some very interesting shaping requirements, like (2) and (14), but by and large it's a course of openish, straight shots, and not very long ones. To me, that just isn't very interesting.
-All Par-3: Zero multi-shot holes. Birdie or bust.
-Weather: This altitude, in this pass, is very fickle. It can be beautiful in Dillon and storming up here. Note also that you're getting pretty high towards treeline. I went twice on days that were sunny in Frisco, and got a light drizzle and a sudden hailstorm those two times.
-Muddy Tees: The natural tees hold water disappointingly well.
-Physical Demands: One of the more strenuous courses I played. There are a lot of uphill holes in a row, and you're at a very high altitude. Also, you need to have strong ankles to go up and down the sheer slopes.
-Lost Disc: The downhills are likely to let your disc sail away and never be found.
-All Par-3: Zero multi-shot holes. Birdie or bust.
-Weather: This altitude, in this pass, is very fickle. It can be beautiful in Dillon and storming up here. Note also that you're getting pretty high towards treeline. I went twice on days that were sunny in Frisco, and got a light drizzle and a sudden hailstorm those two times.
-Muddy Tees: The natural tees hold water disappointingly well.
-Physical Demands: One of the more strenuous courses I played. There are a lot of uphill holes in a row, and you're at a very high altitude. Also, you need to have strong ankles to go up and down the sheer slopes.
-Lost Disc: The downhills are likely to let your disc sail away and never be found.
Other Thoughts:
A-Basin is a distinctive course. It's got some of highest grade elevation plays I've ever seen, and a couple of other enchanting holes, but a lot of ho-hum to go with it. It's a one-trick pony. Overall, it's a Good course to be at and enjoy, but it's a mixed bag with the weather and the, at times, bland holes.
-Amenities: Natural tees well-marked, decent tee signs including a photo of the hole, DISCatchers.
-Amenities: Natural tees well-marked, decent tee signs including a photo of the hole, DISCatchers.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience:
20.9 years
550 played
429 reviews
A+ Basin 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 27, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
Clean lines will take you from tee to basket on many of the 20 holes on this ski resort course. There are a few that require more precise aim to shoot a gap and make a truly gorgeous disc golf shot, not just 20 sitting ducks. Elevation changes are as good as it gets on the payoff holes, but steady back and forth crossings of the ski runs are set to create fun shots that don't feel repetitive or boring. Every hole is par 3, and the classic yellow DISCatchers are in nice shape.
The baskets aren't hidden from sight on most holes and they are within range for established players much of the time. Pin placements are frequently in position to reward great drives, while keeping the short game interesting after a less than perfect throw. The natural tees are maintained well and were playing nicely even after some rain the previous night. There are plenty of signs to lead you through the transitions from one hole to the next, so navigation is fairly simple. No greens fees, a bar and grill, and discs available at the gift shop equals a pretty sweet deal. There are some outdoor adventure features for kids near the bottom of the mountain, but no mountain biking or other activities to interfere with the disc golf area.
I love giant downhill bombs, so holes 16, 17 and 20 were my favorites, and I hit birdies on 17 and 20 to make me feel even better about the easy putts I missed earlier in the round. 16 is straight down a bomber run and you can overshoot the pin with a putter by a long way on the 420' par 3. If you throw one that doesn't fly on a straight line there can be problems to either side of the heavily wooded fairway. 17 is crosses the slope a bit, but is mostly open air and the tall growth is the only thing to eat a disc. I nailed the drive with an audience and actuall canned the 15' birdie putt. 20 is very similar to 17, and I managed to repeat the great results from 17 using the same Star Roc III.
There are a few more demanding lines that keep up the difficulty level. The first is hole 2, which has a narrow gap through the trees halfway down the fairway. The hole is just under 340', but there is a tree line at 180' and the line bends left and heads downhill from there. If you can get past the first line of defense you're not out of the running for a par. Hole 4 is the shortest, but it isn't easy. 177' through thick trees, I was dealt a bogey. Holes 14 and 15 are a couple of more tighter lines, downhill with pins that are perched on precarious rocky outcroppings. Tricky drives, but not impossible. Bad bounces may take you to very challenging recovery on the second shot, but I did manage to save par on both despite a poor tee shot. Luck may give a fortuitous landing or a horrible roll away.
The in between holes are equally fun. 7 and 9 run next to service roads and skirt thick woods if you stray to far off the line. I hit the basket with my tee shot on hole 6 and hole 12, but missed the easy comeback on the former, and caught a roll behind a tree on the latter, settling for par on both. Other birdie opportunities are there along the way. I couldn't capitalize on good tee shots on holes 1 or 3 either.
The baskets aren't hidden from sight on most holes and they are within range for established players much of the time. Pin placements are frequently in position to reward great drives, while keeping the short game interesting after a less than perfect throw. The natural tees are maintained well and were playing nicely even after some rain the previous night. There are plenty of signs to lead you through the transitions from one hole to the next, so navigation is fairly simple. No greens fees, a bar and grill, and discs available at the gift shop equals a pretty sweet deal. There are some outdoor adventure features for kids near the bottom of the mountain, but no mountain biking or other activities to interfere with the disc golf area.
I love giant downhill bombs, so holes 16, 17 and 20 were my favorites, and I hit birdies on 17 and 20 to make me feel even better about the easy putts I missed earlier in the round. 16 is straight down a bomber run and you can overshoot the pin with a putter by a long way on the 420' par 3. If you throw one that doesn't fly on a straight line there can be problems to either side of the heavily wooded fairway. 17 is crosses the slope a bit, but is mostly open air and the tall growth is the only thing to eat a disc. I nailed the drive with an audience and actuall canned the 15' birdie putt. 20 is very similar to 17, and I managed to repeat the great results from 17 using the same Star Roc III.
There are a few more demanding lines that keep up the difficulty level. The first is hole 2, which has a narrow gap through the trees halfway down the fairway. The hole is just under 340', but there is a tree line at 180' and the line bends left and heads downhill from there. If you can get past the first line of defense you're not out of the running for a par. Hole 4 is the shortest, but it isn't easy. 177' through thick trees, I was dealt a bogey. Holes 14 and 15 are a couple of more tighter lines, downhill with pins that are perched on precarious rocky outcroppings. Tricky drives, but not impossible. Bad bounces may take you to very challenging recovery on the second shot, but I did manage to save par on both despite a poor tee shot. Luck may give a fortuitous landing or a horrible roll away.
The in between holes are equally fun. 7 and 9 run next to service roads and skirt thick woods if you stray to far off the line. I hit the basket with my tee shot on hole 6 and hole 12, but missed the easy comeback on the former, and caught a roll behind a tree on the latter, settling for par on both. Other birdie opportunities are there along the way. I couldn't capitalize on good tee shots on holes 1 or 3 either.
Cons:
It is a hike to the first hole. There are a few spots with rocky footing that demands attention. This one takes good footwear, and bringing a waterproof jacket may be wise in case of summer showers. I played in shorts and short sleeves and lucked out, but the locals were dressed out for inclimate weather.
Lack of control or high winds may carry you into heavy woods. The up and down will frustrate you and cost strokes if you haven't got ability to drive a direct line with some distance. Lost discs are a possibility if you get into the tree lines or just tall rough on a couple of the fairways that have more growth.
Lack of control or high winds may carry you into heavy woods. The up and down will frustrate you and cost strokes if you haven't got ability to drive a direct line with some distance. Lost discs are a possibility if you get into the tree lines or just tall rough on a couple of the fairways that have more growth.
Other Thoughts:
I stayed with family and friends in Silverthorne for a long weekend, and this was my favorite course in the immediate area. My brother isn't an avid disc golfer and is a novice, but he was able to appreciate the total grandeur of the scenery, as well as enjoy the course without being frustrated beyond belief.
We didn't lose any discs, and picked up some sweet A Basin stamped plastic in the souvenir shop. The food at the restaurant was also good and they had a great selection of cold beer.
I shot a 65 (+5) on the 20 hole layout with 3 birdies, 4 bogies and 2 double bogies. As I mentioned, there were a couple of missed birdie putts and 2 drives that hit metal, so a par round or better was within reach.
A Basin doesn't demand quite as much precision as Bucksnort, and doesn't have the par 5 holes like Bailey, but it is just as fun and making a perfect throw here feels as good as anywhere else in the state. It is a must play if you are in the area.
We didn't lose any discs, and picked up some sweet A Basin stamped plastic in the souvenir shop. The food at the restaurant was also good and they had a great selection of cold beer.
I shot a 65 (+5) on the 20 hole layout with 3 birdies, 4 bogies and 2 double bogies. As I mentioned, there were a couple of missed birdie putts and 2 drives that hit metal, so a par round or better was within reach.
A Basin doesn't demand quite as much precision as Bucksnort, and doesn't have the par 5 holes like Bailey, but it is just as fun and making a perfect throw here feels as good as anywhere else in the state. It is a must play if you are in the area.
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High Altitude Mountain Golf 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 4, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
- 20 DisCatcher Pro targets in good repair and mounted well.
- 20 super helpful tee signs with actual pictures with arrows pointing to the pin location, distance, and when appropriate, notes.
- Natural tees were serviceable if not perfect.
- Excellent variety of hole type and distance. Holes range from 180' to about 370'. The course leans a little more toward the open side but the trees in play and the angles of the ski hill will force a number of various throws from the tees. A couple of the holes are quite unique and entertaining making fun signature style holes. 2, 9, and 13 were favorites of mine.
- Elevation change and LOTS of it. Few holes have no change tee to pin and many have a drastic change. Yeehaw!!!
- Gorgeous views at over 10,000' in the CO mountains. Awesome place to take hike(that happens to be a dang good disc golf course).
- Free to play.
- 20 super helpful tee signs with actual pictures with arrows pointing to the pin location, distance, and when appropriate, notes.
- Natural tees were serviceable if not perfect.
- Excellent variety of hole type and distance. Holes range from 180' to about 370'. The course leans a little more toward the open side but the trees in play and the angles of the ski hill will force a number of various throws from the tees. A couple of the holes are quite unique and entertaining making fun signature style holes. 2, 9, and 13 were favorites of mine.
- Elevation change and LOTS of it. Few holes have no change tee to pin and many have a drastic change. Yeehaw!!!
- Gorgeous views at over 10,000' in the CO mountains. Awesome place to take hike(that happens to be a dang good disc golf course).
- Free to play.
Cons:
- Natural tees which get decent attention but are far from perfect.
- Navigation isn't the best. The QR code downloadable map is quite helpful but mostly following trails that looked right which aren't always apparent in the rockier sections. No cell service(at least for our group) so couldn't rely on UDisc gps map. Also, lots of long walks between holes starting with a few minutes up a decent grade just to get to hole 1.
- On the subject, hikey, hikey, hike-hike. My home course is at 6000' and I'd call it a decent hike. This course at 10,000'+ is a butt kicker. Needs to happen to get all the good holes in but boy howdy be ready. My travel buddy almost died out there lol.
- Speaking of getting the good holes in, they had to use a number of filler holes and have you wandering/playing along a service road for a couple-few holes. For every great hole, there's seems to be another just getting from point A to point B. Not to the point where you get bored, but there's a stark difference between the best and "worst" holes.
- Due to the nature of the ski hill terrain, maintenance/mowing isn't really done/possible. With blind holes and some huge elevation changes discs may find some pretty solid hiding spots.
- Navigation isn't the best. The QR code downloadable map is quite helpful but mostly following trails that looked right which aren't always apparent in the rockier sections. No cell service(at least for our group) so couldn't rely on UDisc gps map. Also, lots of long walks between holes starting with a few minutes up a decent grade just to get to hole 1.
- On the subject, hikey, hikey, hike-hike. My home course is at 6000' and I'd call it a decent hike. This course at 10,000'+ is a butt kicker. Needs to happen to get all the good holes in but boy howdy be ready. My travel buddy almost died out there lol.
- Speaking of getting the good holes in, they had to use a number of filler holes and have you wandering/playing along a service road for a couple-few holes. For every great hole, there's seems to be another just getting from point A to point B. Not to the point where you get bored, but there's a stark difference between the best and "worst" holes.
- Due to the nature of the ski hill terrain, maintenance/mowing isn't really done/possible. With blind holes and some huge elevation changes discs may find some pretty solid hiding spots.
Other Thoughts:
I'm always skeptical about highly rated ski hill courses. The installations are tough and I feel people often bump ratings because of novelty. A-Basin, on the other hand, did not disappoint. Total beat down with the high altitude and hike that is the course layout. But so many fun holes, pretty solid flow outside a couple hitches, and while not championship level challenging, it's not an easy track and will leave a rewarding feeling for managing the more difficult holes and getting the "must-gets". The resort at the base has all the amenities one could ask for and the employees we interacted with were super friendly and helpful. For anyone up for the hike that loves some mountain golf in a beautiful setting, put A-Basin on your list.
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adamquane
Experience:
16 played
1 reviews
Awesome Mountain Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jun 27, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
Absolute gem. Really well designed course with very minimal uphill throws. Wait until late June before trying to play to give time for the snow melt.
Bar and Grille at the base where you can get a burger and beer afterward.
Bar and Grille at the base where you can get a burger and beer afterward.
Cons:
Good amount of total distance. Hiking around is very beautiful and I enjoyed the long walks from tee to tee. Easy to find all the tee boxes despite the distance. Some steep terrain so bring good hiking shoes.
5
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Hey it's Stellato
Experience:
24 played
22 reviews
Good course now, will be great as it matures 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 14, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
Fantastic that A-Basin is offering a FREE disc golf course in an incredibly beautiful mountain setting. Beautiful views and some nice downhill shots where you can really let it fly. Although they are very basic in construction, the tee box signs are incredibly helpful in showing pin placement, they did a great job with those.
Cons:
The tee boxes are not yet concrete, and even for intermediate players, teeing off in lumpy dirt tee boxes can be frustrating. This course also has tons of elevation changes, and if you are not very fit and acclimated to the altitude, you're going to be struggling with the physical nature of navigating this course. Also still quite a few overgrown areas or even boulder fields where you can lose your disc if you take a bad turn, but such is the beauty of a course in this incredible high-alpine environment. The high mountain walls surrounding the basin kills the sun a little earlier in the day, so bring a light jacket if playing later in the day.
Other Thoughts:
Amazing course. Definitely some "cons" to work on, but overall we are super thankful that the team at A-Basin has installed this course! A few little improvements each season will turn this into a world-class mountain course in no time.
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mtndisc'r
Experience:
7 years
24 played
13 reviews
ABasin vibe in the Summer 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 13, 2018
Played the course:once
Pros:
Adventure Mountain course
Good signage, arrows, and photos
New baskets in interesting locations
Definitely a great workout!
Good Free Parking
Access to restrooms, restaurant, bar, and shops
Lots of shade to recover and drink water
Good signage, arrows, and photos
New baskets in interesting locations
Definitely a great workout!
Good Free Parking
Access to restrooms, restaurant, bar, and shops
Lots of shade to recover and drink water
Cons:
Natural tees (uneven)
Lots of gravel that can slide on hard throws
At least 11 tees cannot see the hole despite nice photo with arrow
No trash cans or on-course porta-potty
Needs more; One official bench
Tough to follow the paths when vegetation and rocks shift
Lots of gravel that can slide on hard throws
At least 11 tees cannot see the hole despite nice photo with arrow
No trash cans or on-course porta-potty
Needs more; One official bench
Tough to follow the paths when vegetation and rocks shift
Other Thoughts:
This is a mountain so navigation includes altitude and stunning views that stop play (like the helicopter hauling up the ski upgrades). I missed hole 10 and tee for 11 completely. It was a good workout even with that skip. I think this one, Lake Dillon, and Frisco make it a great destination for Disc Golfers. Come on up and enjoy the
10
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PaddyBudz
Experience:
3 played
3 reviews
Great Ski resort course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 14, 2018
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Good signage, great views, lots of fun shots, good direction.
The views on this course are great, takes some extra time to soak them all in and bring a camera to capture the beauty this course has to offer.
The signage for this course is great, it is easy to know where the basket is in relation to the tee pad, where the next hole is, and the paths to follow.
Each hole plays different, with some open uphill shots, tight placement shots, sidehill, gap shots and downhill shots. Most holes average around 250' but with the change in elevation on the holes most holes will play around 325' or longer.
The views on this course are great, takes some extra time to soak them all in and bring a camera to capture the beauty this course has to offer.
The signage for this course is great, it is easy to know where the basket is in relation to the tee pad, where the next hole is, and the paths to follow.
Each hole plays different, with some open uphill shots, tight placement shots, sidehill, gap shots and downhill shots. Most holes average around 250' but with the change in elevation on the holes most holes will play around 325' or longer.
Cons:
Tee pads could use some work, some are too short others are kinda uneven. A few long walks between holes, for instance 2 to 3, and 17 to 18 have a decent distance between them. There is some overgrowth on 14 and 15 leading to potential lost discs for RHBH and LHFH players.
Other Thoughts:
This is a mountain course playing at elevations above 10-11,000' above sea level. Discs will fly different, making them more overstable, bring your 150 class discs. You will need good shoes as there is a lot of up and down hiking on ski slopes that are rocky. Playing in flip flops or crocs is probably not recommended. There are flowing streams but it is recommended to bring water because you don't know what is in that water, so I wouldn't recommend drinking it unless you have a filter. Dogs are allowed but must be on at least a 6' leash per Summit County regulations. Lastly there are no trash cans on the course and your mom isn't here to pick up after you so please pack anything out with you so that we can keep this course open.
Not DG related but there is always local bands and just a great local vibe going on at A-Basin on the weekends, so come out for a round and stay for something to drink and eat.
Not DG related but there is always local bands and just a great local vibe going on at A-Basin on the weekends, so come out for a round and stay for something to drink and eat.
