Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Unitholders Public	Common Unitholder Antero Resources	Subordinated Unitholder Antero Resources	General Partner	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,458,410	$ 26,820	$ (269,963)	$ 7,543	$ 1,222,810
Partner' Capital
Net income and comprehensive income	81,374	115,838		45,948	243,160
Distribution to unitholders	(67,629)	(97,984)		(34,424)	(200,037)
Conversion of subordinated units to common units		(269,963)	$ 269,963
Equity-based compensation	7,139	13,297			20,436
Issuance of common units upon vesting of equity-based compensation awards, net of units withheld for income taxes	627	(1,559)			(932)
Sale of units held by Antero Resources to public	(19,940)	19,940
Issuance of common units, net of offering costs	248,949				248,949
Balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 1,708,930	$ (193,611)		$ 19,067	$ 1,534,386