Keystone, Colorado
Overview
Keystone Resort, Colorado
SHUTTLE
Keystone Resort shuttle operates on a timed route system every 20 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, servicing all locations in the Keystone Resort. (970)496-4200
The Summit Stage also offers free shuttle service throughout the towns of Summit County--including Frisco, Breckenridge & Keystone--from 6:00 am to 11:00 PM. Call for schedules. (970)668-0999
SNOW REPORT
(970)496-4111
GUEST SERVICES
(970)547-7390
SEASON November 4, 2011 to April 08, 2012 (weather permitting)
HOURS
Lifts: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Outback
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. North Peak
Night skiing hours FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON (2011-2012 DATES TBA):
Nov 24-27; until 6 PM Nov 28
December 3,10,17-31
January 1,5-8,12-16,19-22,26-29; until 6 PM Jan 2, 9, 17, 23 & 30
Feb 2-5, 9-12, 16-20, 23-26; until 6 PM Feb 6, 13, 21 & 27
March 2-5, 9-19, 23-26; until 6 PM March 6, 20 & 27
MOUNTAIN STATS
(Includes Dercum Mountain, North Peak and The Outback)
Base Elevation: 9,280 ft
Peak: 12,408 ft
Vertical drop: 3,128 ft
SKIABLE ACREAGE
3,148 acres
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
230 inches
SNOWMAKING
662 acres (includes 100% on Keystone Mountain)
TRAILS
135 total:19% beginner; 32% intermediate; 49% advanced
SNOWBOARDS
20-acre terrain garden and multiple half-pipes available
LIFTS
20 total: 2 high speed gondolas, 2 high speed six-person, 5 high speed quads, 1 quad, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 1 surface lift, 6 carpet lifts
LIFT TICKETS
Interchangeable for use at Arapahoe Basin (1 or 2 days good at Breckenridge, Vail or Beaver Creek depending on # of days purchased)
CAR RENTALS
Hertz, available in Keystone Resort
MEDICAL CLINIC
Keystone Medical Center (970)468-6677, open 7 days a week
GROCERY STORE
Keystone Grocery (970)468-1102
Hours: approx. 7am - 12 am
RESTAURANTS
Edgewater Cafe & Express
breakfast buffet, soup, salad, $5 - $15
Bite Me Pizza
pizza, salad, $5 - $15
Inxpot
coffeehouse serving breakfast & lunch, $5 - $10
Mountain House Food Court
Soup, salad, chili, burgers, $5 - $15
Pizza on the Plaza
Pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches, $5 - $15
Fritz Alpine Bistro
Soup, sandwiches, $5 - $15
Sub Fusion
Sub sandwiches, $5 - $15
Summit House Cafeteria
Barbecue, sandwiches, Mexican, $6 - $15
DISTANCE TO
Denver 90 miles
Frisco 11
Breckenridge 14
Copper 18
Dillon 6
Arapahoe Basin 5
Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.
Lodging
Nestled in the Snake River Valley, Keystone consists of 2 villages and 5 neighborhoods. Lodging at Keystone is no more than 1 mile from the lifts. This means more time on the slopes and less time getting there! Choose from hotel rooms to 3 bedroom condos. Here is a sampling of where to call home while there…
* West Keystone -
• Evergreen & Soda Springs – step up from Forest neighborhood units
• Starfire & Northstar Condos– townhouse-style w/washer & dryer in units
- Inn at Keystone - Full service hotel within walking distance of the mountain
- Slopeside Condos - Studios within walking distance of the slopes
- Forest Neighborhood - Moderate condos one mile from the base of Keystone
- River Run Neighborhood Condos - Deluxe condos within walking distance of the Keystone Gondola
- Snowdance Condominiums - 1 and 2 bedroom condos 200 yards from the base
- Gateway - Short shuttle to lifts; affordable efficiency units, all under one roof, built in 2000
- Key Condos - Located in Mountain House neighborhood, walk to slopes, full kitchen
- Keystone Lodge - AAA Four Diamond rated hotel. Full room service available
- Snake River Townhomes - Spacious condos 250 yards to base area. Newer property
- Tenderfoot Lodge - 200 yards from slopes, comfortable condos with fireplace
- Forest Neighborhood - Comfortable but more affordable
Lessons
2011-2012 LESSON RATES
WHO: All ages 13-18, never-ever skiers & boarders
PRICE: $47 Full day; $36 Half day DECEMBER 16-17 ONLY
$79 Full day; $63 Half day December 18-22 ONLY
$45 Full day; $33 Half day January 3-12 ONLY
$20 Full day; $8 Half day January 13-16 ONLY
$40 Full day; $28 Half day January 17-February 16 ONLY
$20 Full day; $8 Half day February 17-26 ONLY
$40 Full day; $28 Half day February 27-March 15 ONLY
$25 Full day; $13 Half day March 16-April 1 ONLY
WHEN: 9:50 AM to 3:30 PM FULL DAY (60 minute lunch break taken)
12:50 PM-3:30 PM ONLY for Half Day
Register no later than 9:00 AM (or 12:15 PM for afternoon half day)
HOW LONG: Full day - 4 hours of instruction
Half day - 2 hours of instruction
WHERE: Available at both Mountain House & River Run areas
Pre-purchased lift ticket is required but not included in lesson price
WHO: Ages 19 & over NEVER-EVER SKIERS OR BOARDERS
PRICE: $82 Full day; $71 Half day DECEMBER 16-25 & JANUARY 2-APRIL 6
Rates for other dates TBA
WHEN: 9:50 AM to 3:30 PM FULL DAY (60 minute lunch break taken)
12:50 PM-3:30 PM ONLY for Half Day
Register no later than 9:00 AM (or 12:15 PM for afternoon half day)
HOW LONG: Full day - 4 hours of instruction
Half day - 2 hours of instruction
WHERE: Available at both Mountain House & River Run areas
Pre-purchased, multi-day lift required but not included in lesson price.
ASK ABOUT NIGHT SKIING LESSONS (AVAILABLE WHEN NIGHT SKIING IS OFFERED)
WHO: 6-12 yrs skiers and 7-12 yrs snowboarders, all levels
PRICE: $79 Full day DECEMBER 16-25 and JANUARY 2-APRIL 6
WHEN: Registration begins at 8 AM; Child must be registered no later than 9:15 AM; pick up at 3:30 PM (lesson runs 9:45 AM-3:30 PM)
HOW LONG: Full day
WHERE: Available at both Mountain House & River Run areas
Pre-purchased lift ticket and rental is required but not included in lesson price; lunch is included.
Rentals
High Point has ongoing relationships with the following shops in Keystone:
Christy Sports
Keystone Sports
ResortQuest Rentals
Breeze Ski Rentals
Ski Butlers
Pioneer Sports in Frisco
Activities
ACTIVITY PHONE NUMBER
(800)354-4FUN or (800)345-4386
ADVENTURE POINT
At the summit of Dercum Mountain is Adventure Point for tubing and “Snow Hawgs” snowbiking. Hours vary throughout the season, but both activities are available on night skiing days, with tubing extended to some non-night skiing days. One hour tubing sessions are available.
Discounted group rates available for 20 or more.
Tickets should be pre-purchased at Advenutre Point or by calling (970) 496-4386 as they often sell out.
NIGHT SKIING -- See hours of operation up top
ICE SKATING
Keystone Village features the largest outdoor Zamboni-maintained ice skating rink in North America. The rink is typically open daily from early December to mid-March, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Skate, sled and hockey stick rentals, and lessons are available. Special rates available for groups of 20 or more. Group reservations required. NEW FOR 2011-2012: An additional indoor ice skating rink will be available in River Run. Details TBA.
GONDOLA RIDES
Keystone is the only Colorado ski area with two high-speed gondolas. Take a ride to the top of Keystone and North Peak mountains. Rides are complimentary with reservations for dinner at Alpenglow Stube or Der Fondue Chessel.
SNOWMOBILING
Two-hour guided tours through the National Forest. Drive or ride along as a passenger. Call for prices & reservations. (800)354-4FUN
SLEIGH RIDE DINNERS
Belgian draft horses pull cozy sleighs through a snow-covered valley to the Soda Creek Homestead. Following this enchanted ride, a western-style dinner is served while listening to a cowboy entertainer. Reservations required. Scenic sleigh ride only also available. (800)354-4FUN.
SNOWSHOEING
Hike one of the many backcountry groomed trails on snowshoes, or ride the gondola for a small fee to breathtaking mountaintop trails. (Rental fee)
TENNIS
The Tennis Center has two indoor courts for play during the winter months. The fully equipped Pro Shop offers rental racquets, shoes and a variety of lessons and clinics. Proper attire is required. Call (970)496-4220 for more info.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
The Keystone Nordic Center features 16 kilometers of groomed trails and 57 kilometers of back-country trails in the Arapahoe National Forest. Also offered are tours, lessons and equipment rentals. Typically, trails are ready for skiing late November through late March. Call for price information.
KEYSTONE FITNESS CENTER
The Fitness Center is located adjacent to the Keystone Lodge. It includes an exercise room, circuit weight machines, hand weights and cardiovascular equipment, two spas, a heated outdoor pool and massage, tanning, sauna and steam rooms. Locker rooms are available. Regularly scheduled aerobics classes are offered. Call for price information. Hours are 6 am - 10 pm.
SHOPPING
Specialty shops are located throughout Keystone Village, and the resort is only minutes away from the Silverthorne Factory Outlet Mall, which includes over 50 brand name stores.
*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.
