Keystone, USA
Wow
Fri 7 January 2011 DeliWith the biggest terrain park I've seen and runs far longer than nearby Breckenridge it's a surprise that Breck seems to have a better reputation. Keystone is Snowboarding heaven. Where there are cat runs they are snowboard friendly and actually have a gradient.
The greens are not flat (unlike Breckenridge) blues are long & challenging, blacks are steep, mogully and difficult but what made it for me it is the excellent tree runs stuffed with loads of pow. Fab place.
Use the free local buses to access other ski areas in Summit county. Breckenridge and Arapahoe are a 20 minute ride away.
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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Adventure Center Opening
Location: KeystoneMay 25, 2012 - May 25, 2012The Keystone Adventure Center will inaugurate the summer season by opening Friday, May 18th. Check out our new rental fleet of adult and kids bikes, or go for a paddleboat tour of Keystone Lake while ... -
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