Food and Beverage Director and Executive Chef Christopher Rybak brings extensive culinary experience and a passion for creativity to these unique dining events. Chef Rybak will take your palate on a journey around the world, sourcing the ingredients, spices and recipes that make for a memorable night. Come learn about and enjoy global cuisine!
Dates for 2018-19
- December 1: Randonee Dinner - Taste of Africa
- December 31: New Year's Eve in the Mountains
- January 19: Taste of Italy
- February 23: Taste of Spain
- March 23: Taste Of France
- April 20: Randonee Dinner - Hawaiian Luau
General Dinner Itinerary
- 6:00 p.m.: Check-in begins at the Winter Sports Center. Join us in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill, which will remain open until the lift begins turning for happy hour.
- 6:45-7:00 p.m.: Loading begins on the Black Mountain Express lift*
- 7:00 p.m.: Doors open at Black Mountain Lodge
- 10:00 p.m.: Dinner service ends; downloading on Black Mountain Express*
*Please note: not all dinners are lift-served
Moonlight Dinner Slideshow
How to Make Your Reservation (Required)
We changed the way we sell Moonlight Dinners for the 2018-19 season. Note the on-sale dates below; all dinner sales begin at 8:00 a.m. MST and sell out in minutes. We no longer take bookings by phone; you must book online. We recommend setting up an account on our store, first, and signing in preemptively on registration day.
Cancellation Policy
Moonlight Dinner reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE. A-Basin Moonlight Dinners will take place in any weather conditions, so please keep an eye on the forecast and plan accordingly.
2018-19 schedule & DETAILS
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Randonee Dinner - Taste of Africa
This randonee dinner kicks off the Moonlight Dinner series with a new theme! Come experience new flavors as we explore a diverse continent rich in culture and flavor. This dinner will feature live entertainment.
Unlike other Moonlight Dinners, this is not a lift-served event; guests may skin or snowshoe up to Black Mountain Lodge at mid-mountain and ski or hike down afterward.
Cost: $85 per person plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
Monday, December 31, 2018
New Year's Eve in the Mountains
Ring in 2019 with a special dinner by Chef Chris Rybak in a beautiful mountain setting. Celebrate New Year's Eve with New York at 10:00 p.m. with live music, a glass of champagne, party favors and a balloon drop. A New Year celebration to remember with lobster, filet mignon, and other delicious offerings.
This is a lift-served only event. Guests are not permitted to snowshoe before or after dinner. For more information please call 888-ARAPAHOE.
Cost: $125 per person plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Taste of Italy
Take a culinary journey through the Italian countryside at our most popular Moonlight Dinners. This event will have live music/entertainment.
This event is lift-served. Guests are also welcomed to hike or snowshoe to and from mid-mountain.
Cost: $95 per person plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Taste of Spain
Explore the diverse influences across Spain, from the coast to the Pyrenees. This event will have live music/entertainment.
This event is lift-served. Guests are also welcomed to hike or snowshoe to and from mid-mountain.
Cost: $95 per person plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Taste of France
Enjoy the deep culinary traditions of France at this popular dinner, celebrating classic techniques with our chef's personal touches. This event will have live music/entertainment.
This event is lift-served. Guests are also welcomed to hike or snowshoe to and from mid-mountain.
Cost: $95 per person plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Randonee Dinner - Hawaiian Luau (SOLD OUT)
Our second randonee dinner of the season will feature foods of a classic Luau. The Hawaiian culture is filled with fascinating customs, music, legends, and - most importantly - incredible food. This dinner features live entertainment from a Hawaiian dance troupe, so you may also learn some new moves!
Unlike other Moonlight Dinners, this is not a lift-served event; guests must skin or snowshoe up to Black Mountain Lodge at mid-mountain and ski or hike down afterward in the moonlight.
Cost: $85 per person plus tax
Adult (ages 13+), price includes gratuity. Cash bar.
