Keystone, USA
With a terrain park ranked among the best in North America, a gladed, snowcat-accessible bowl and some of the easiest cat tracks to navigate on a snowboard, Keystone is doing its best to assert its place as Colorado’s favourite resort for snowboarders of all ages and abilities.
In addition to having a top-ranked ski and snowboard school, Keystone also boasts the only gondola in all of Summit County, as well as nightskiing and nightriding with a floodlit halfpipe. Keystone also features extensive grooming and snowmaking, to ensure Colorado Corduroy every morning on what has grown to be one of the largest resorts in the state.
Outback snow CAT
Photo: Steve, WSG
Keystone’s participation in the Peaks Pass also means that lift tickets are transferrable with Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge, though there is more than enough terrain for all abilities for a five-day visit to this mountain.
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 20
Gondolas: 2
Chair lifts: 12
Drag lifts: 1
Other lifts: 4 magic carpet
Max people per hour: 35,175
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 121
Total ride area: 3,148 acres
Longest run: 3.5 miles (5.6km)
Top lift: 3782m
Vertical drop: 953m
First lift: 2829m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 19%
Red runs: 32%
Black runs: 49%
Lift Passes
| Low Season | High Season | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | GBP | Average | USD | GBP | Average | |
| Day Pass | 93.00 | 61.42 |
77% |
93.00 | 61.42 |
61% |
| 6-Day Pass | 378.00 | 249.63 |
56% |
378.00 | 249.63 |
35% |
| 6-Day Linked area Pass | 378.00 | 249.63 |
46% |
378.00 | 249.63 |
24% |
| USD | GBP | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season Pass: | 378.00 | 249.63 |
-53% |
Lift Passes:
*note that all passes are good at Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin*
Lift times:8.30am to 8.00pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 584 cm
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%
Facilities
| USD | GBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Days Rental of Board & Boots: | 35.00 | 23.11 |
| 4hr Group Lesson (full day): | 93.00 | 61.42 |
| 4hr Private Lesson (full day): | 415.00 | 274.07 |
Snowboard Schools:
Full day group lesson 90$ half-day 80$
Beginners 101$ *(includes restricted lift access)
Burton Women's learn to ride clinics 90$
Full day private lesson (1-6 people) 560$
Half day private lesson (1-6 people) 390$
Snowboard Hire:
Mountain House Base Area or River Run Village locations (970) 496 - 4619
Night Riding: :
From Jan to March, on wednesday to Saturday.
River Run Gondola and River Run Mid carpet open until 8pm and Summit Express and Area-51 terrain park open until 6pm
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
CAT boarding available but you'll need to be able handle youself. They run daily 10am-2pm $75 . You can also pick up the Outback Shuttle CAT to save some hiking. Tel: 970-496-4386 (4FUN) to reserve a space
Snowmobiles:
Yes
Further information
An award winning terrain park and expanded bowls make Keystone a snowboarder paradise
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ON THE SLOPES: Really good
OFF THE SLOPES: A little too family orientated
MONEY WISE: Reasonable. It's no Vail or Aspen but it's still got some hefty price tags.
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1 Floodlit
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes
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Fishing Derby
Location: KeystoneMay 28, 2012 - May 28, 2012 Everyone wins with a Free Fishing Derby for kids 13 and under. Bring the whole family to cheer and enjoy a beautiful morning on the lake with raffle prizes, BBQ and live music following the event. ... -
Keystone Ranch Golf Course Opening Day
Location: KeystoneJune 01, 2012 Keystone Ranch Golf Course will open for weekend play June 1-24; Daily June 28 - September 30 Challenge yourself and take your game to a higher level on this classic mountain golf course. Winding ... -
Keystone Ascent #1
Location: KeystoneJune 15, 2012 KEYSTONE ASCENT SERIESThe Keystone Ascent Series consists of three races throughout the summer.• Friday, June 15: Ascent #1• Friday, July 20 : Ascent #2• Friday, August 17: Ascent #3*All races start at 7:00pmWHAT ... -
Summer Opening Weekend Celebration
Location: KeystoneJune 15, 2012 - June 17, 2012EVENT: Opening Weekend Celebration: Head to the Mountains to celebrate summer! JoinKeystone as we kickoff Summer starting Friday, June 15! The Mountains open and thetrails are begging to be challenged; ...
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Weather & conditions
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New Snow in last 7 days: 1 inchSnow Conditions: Mountain ClosedToday's Forecast: Partly SunnyTemperature: 71° FSnow BaseMid-Mountain: 0 inchesLifts Open: 0 of 20 - Runs Open: 0 of ...
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