Back in the day I was a Breck girl. Now Keystone is my go-to. Yea, that run that's right above the River Run gondi gets completely iced out because beginners decide it's a good idea to keep plowing and sliding down it (Keystone should really mark it more blatantly that noobs have no business going down this stretch). And on windier, steeper terrain, it can get a little rough, too. But good lord, the variety of terrain at this resort is insanity. There are three to four levels of terrain park at any time of the year ranging from the baby park (tiny little kickers, ride-up boxes and rails) to the giant park in late season (the kind of mega jumps that have your heart racing just thinking about them). There are rainbow rails and C-curves and pipes and all sorts of other features. The terrain park has its own lift if you just want to do laps all day. You can also just ogle all the young ones hucking themselves in the air and gracefully sailing down while safely sitting on the Peru Express lift. Not a park rat? No problem. The back bowls are phenomenal on powder days (stay high and through the trees to cut down on the catwalk flat transition time). You like groomers? Keystone's got 'em. You want to take some super mellow runs through trees? They even have designated beginner tree runs. Gondolas are great on cold days. Fast lifts are great on adventurous exploring days. I mean, you can go here 30 times a season (I have) and still not have gone everywhere. Best of all, Keystone doesn't have the ridiculous furs and ferraris of Vail or the weird local'ism or expensive vacationing of Breck. Have I mentioned the night skiing/riding on designated days? It's awesome. Let it storm. read more

Skiied there on 16th and 17th of January and had a blast. They have definately revamped the place, as there is a new Gondola since the last time I was there. Like Beaver, they know serve hot coco and butter cookies by the firepit and like Beaver, day tickets are know nearly a hundred bucks. Favorite Run: Santiaaagooo read more

This was a great introduction to my first time skiing in Colorado! It's a good-sized resort, with a nice variety of terrains for skiers of all abilities. Being pretty good intermediate skiers, my friends and I were able to check out all three major mountains with plenty of room to move. Unfortunately the weather hadn't been cooperating so the snow conditions weren't ideal, but we still had a lot of fun. It could get a little crowded in some parts, but once you start moving out farther from the main area it got a little less hectic. Since it was mid-February the ticket prices were pretty steep--about $150 for one day, but my friends and I were able to get some discount tickets at a local grocery store before heading up (about $125, which is still pricey, but oh well). The little village at the resort was also really cute and had a variety of restaurants and shops to meet your needs. We skied there 2 days and had a blast; would definitely recommend. STEPH JUDGEMENT: A nice, big pricey resort with something for everyone. read more

Dear Keystone, As a season pass holder, it is beyond annoying that we have blackout dates....it's a season pass for crying out loud. Way to treat your locals and regulars who have brought dozens of guests up here and made you money. And then to have guest services really care less and just tell me I can buy a day pass, not even a discounted one at 2pm (time I am currently standing in front of office). Can someone please explain why Liberty season pass holders have blackout dates other than your bottom line of trying to make money? Why not offer season pass holders some discounts or even half days especially during a holiday when we have family in town? I am so very frustrated I could scream if anyone would even care to listen. read more

"Skiers Heaven" If you haven't been to Keystone, then start planning your vacation now. Greatest place to learn skiing, for experienced skiers, for novice skiers, and for night skiing. www.keystoneresort.com Book well in advance, I can't stress this enough. I usually book lodging in August or September for skiing in February or March. The best lodging goes quick. For affordable lodging that is comfortable and home-like, I love staying in the forest condos. Huge kitchens in the one bedroom, a bedroom with closet, sleeper sofa, etc.. Not to mention the heated pool and large hot tub. Everywhere you stay within Keystone Resort is on their shuttle route to the lifts. Buy your lift tickets at least 2 weeks in advance! It takes time for them to be delivered. Also, if you are a returning skier, Keystone assumes you have your prior year lift ticket, because they will reload the same one with what you purchase. Same with if you have never skied before, purchase in advance. Do yourself and your friends/family a favor. Take Lessons! The ski school at Keystone is one of the best. To me the best area to park for easy ski access is the River Run Lot, not far from the River Run gondola. It's a free lot, you can't beat that, considering Vail, Aspen, Breck, Copper, and Beaver all are paid lots if they're that close to the lifts or gondola. A lot of people put on their ski boots and snowboard boots at their cars. I never do, because I plan on skiing a long day, and if you've walked in ski boots, you know the best part of the day is taking them off. Do yourself a favor and carry them to the Visitor Center by the River Run Gondola, because they have lockers. $5 for a small one (and $5 refundable deposit)- that will fit one pair of ski boots and a bag. $10 for a large locker (and a $5 refundable deposit) - this will fit 2 pairs of ski boots and a bag. There's so many great things to say about Keystone Resort. The management is fantastic, all the workers love their job (or at least make it seem like they do). The greatest thing about Keystone, it's a way more laid back environment than all the other ski resorts I've gone too. Making friends is easy here. When you get there take the River Run Gondola up. Skip Dercum's Mountain until the end of the day, you can take Ruby Express to get back over. Ski down Mozart (if it's early enough, this run gets shaved down quick) or take Diamond Back (great black run), then ride Santiago express and to get to outback. You can also ride the outback gondola to get to the other mountains if you don't want to ski Mozart or diamond back. Hang out on North Peak and Outback until those lifts close, or until the powder starts getting shaved. Then head back to Dercum. P.S. Schoolmarm is a long run, good for beginners, but takes a while to get down because of the length. Just don't tire yourself out before going all the way down. Take breaks, heck even take a nap if needed. Make sure to try night skiing, it's even more fun than during the day. Night skiing tip; keep doing top half of the mountain and ride mid-gondola, much easier than going all the way down the mountain every time. Check out Inxpot coffee in the village for some local charm and a full bar. read more

This is our go-to resort for our weekend warrior ski trips; we're up almost every weekend during ski season. The River Run parking lot is huge, and offers "family" parking up front if you have 4 or more in your vehicle. The key is to get there early! They also offer paid parking closer but they recently raised the price from $20 to $30- yep, threshold met, I'll be walking more thank you. They have great lodges across the mountain, good shopping/dining in River Run for those not skiing or for apres ski fun. It is definitely pricey for a day ticket, but that's why locals and Denverites alike buy the season pass. Food throughout the resort lodges is above average cafeteria food, there are decent restaurants available throughout the mountain too. The kids' ski lessons are also pricey but are worth it...we had my son in a few group lessons and he always seemed to have fun and come out with a noticeable improvement to his skiing. We only had one negative experience, but we didn't let that stop us for enrolling him again. Lots of lift/gondola choices throughout the mountain. Plenty of terrain for beginners and experts alike. Staff throughout the mountain is visible, pleasant and helpful if you need them. read more

Keystone has the best night riding in Colorado. This is not the place to go is you are a beginner however --- it is much more skewed toward the advanced boarder/skiier. The slopes tend to get VERY icy during night skiing though, which makes your falls all the more painful. They have a pretty good customer service staff if you lose your pass too. River Run is an attractive shopping/eating area but other than that there really isn't anything to do in Keystone. They have a very limited apres ski selection and overall this place needs a little sprucing up. read more

My first non-food/drink related review goes to Keystone Ski Resort, my spur-of-the-moment weekend vacation choice which turned out fantastically. Despite my limited ski experiences in the Northeast (NY, NJ, PA, and VT), I've grown to love the slopes in my 2nd ski season. After hearing enough about how the Northeast doesn't come close to what the West has to offer in terms of ski condition, I decided to check it out myself before the 2013 season ends. Keystone is what you've always heard about skiing out West and more. Lots of powder, very wide trails, and great tree skiing and moguls. What distinguish it from the fancier more commercial spots such as Vail or Aspen is that Keystone is a mostly local spot, which means much less traffic everywhere in the village, barely any wait time for the lifts, shorter line at the ticket counter, and smaller groups if you choose to take a group lesson. A few pointers for 1st timers - 1. Do you research for lift tickets/lessons/rentals. This will not only save you time so that you can max your time on the slopes, it will also save you $$$. The resort offers discount if you get your lift tickets at least a week in advance online. They also offer great deals for lesson packages. Gear rental options are plenty, shop around to find the best price/value combination. Plan plan plan. 2. If you buy a minimum of 3 day lift ticket at Keystone, you can use a portion of your tickets at other Vail resorts. I was in CO for a brief 3 days (including wasting a day at Vail, which in my option is overhyped and too crowded. Picture a 30 minute wait at lifts) so I stick to Keystone. If you have the luxury of time, check out Breckenridge. The locals love breck and the town is much cuter. 3. As an intermediate skier (blues and easy blacks), I found the lessons helpful. The ski school teach lessons in a small group setting (5-6 people), the instructors work on correcting your postures and they are lots of fun to ski with! Again if you plan ahead, you can get amazingly good deals on lessons. 4. One side note on Lodging - consider vacation homes instead of hotels. Much cozier and give you the wholesome mountain vacation experience. Fresh mountain air, breathtaking view, getting on the slopes and playing on a sunny day. Keystone is just so good for my soul. read more

I've been riding Keystone since 1991. I don't really need to say much more than that. It's been my go-to resort since then. I love this mountain. It has something for everybody. read more

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Keystone parking lot security are Dubbed parking Nazis! They do not help people park, but rather just direct guests away from the lot. They block off the lot even with 25-50 open spots. Free parking should be labeled NO Parking on weekends because they just direct hundreds of cars away, from the ski area and the parking lot. Signage will lead you in circles for hours! read more

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This resort has it all, For the skier I be, From powder packed runs, To fresh tracks in the trees. The staff is always friendly, The lines somewhat ok, And it's easy to get to, For that ideal ski day. Tourists head west, They need those glamorous spaces, But locals come here, For those untouched, snowy faces. The food options abound, And the costs aren't too grand, But expect to pay a price, It's a resort, supply and demand! Overall from parking to ski run, This destination is ideal, Great for a day or a vacation, Come here for your soul to heal! Never Forget Harambe. read more

The parking lot crew at keystone is top notch. John an Angie are always riding by and wishing me and my friends a great day and I really appreciate that. Keystone is my favorite mountain for many reasons and John and Angie are factors that make that possible. Thanks guys! read more

Keystone is a dying resort for the core riders. Ski patrol is rude and if you can ride better then them best believe they will pull you aside and say "you re riding too fast." That's not even a thing. Take your money else where. (A.K.A Ikon pass) Those resorts actually let you Express your self as a rider and don't have to worry about yellow jackets always watching you. Keystone, you're the most "Jerry" ski resort and for anyone out there who is a somewhat aggressive rider and you want to have fun. Don't go to keystone. It's not the place for you. read more

My favorite of the Vail resorts, Keystone has 3 great mountains, one behind the next, with 19 lifts and 121 trails. Infrequent skiers usually stick to the front mountain, so ski to the back 2 and have a blast! The runs are long and wide, some of them have fun rolls and bumps to glide over or jump off. Keystone has very few catwalks and are easy for folks at or above an intermediate level of skiing/boarding. They have great night skiing and what looks like a pretty good terrain park, but what I'm dying to try is the snow park. You can go tubing and snow biking and other crazy stuff. It did get a "D" from the Ski Areas Citizens' Coalition Environmental Report Card though. Get with the times Keystone and clean up your act! read more

Oh Keystone, how I love thee. Let me count the ways: 1) Great location in the Rocky Mountains 2) Reasonable prices for lift tickets 3) Night skiing (if you're one to venture into that area) 4) Great condo living at the base of all the runs 5) Ample restaurants, apres skiing opportunities and activities Upon arriving at Keystone, we were greeted at Buffalo Lodge by a staff that was ready for you 24/7. We got lots of goodies at check-in and were told to stop by daily if we desired more. Our condo within the River Run community, more specifically Expedition Station, was heaven. The decor was amazing, the condo size just perfect and the deck view of the skiing right out my door took my breath away. The condo was across from skating rink in the middle of the village. There are wagons for your service if you are too tired to carry your things back to the condo after a day on the slopes. If you are a beginner, like me, or a never-skied-before like my hubby, this is one of the easiest places to practice. The gondola is not just for the advanced skiers, everyone can ride up and find a trail that fits their needs. They have a learning area at the top of the mountain which gave off gorgeous views of the entire area and you didn't feel tied down to a regular bunny slope that most have at the base of the mountain. If you have questions or trouble while you are trying to make it down the mountain, there is always ski patrol/ski school instructors ready to help you and give you a tip to encourage you, even if you aren't paying for their services at the moment they talk to you. If night skiing is your thing, your lift ticket for the day covers the entire day of skiing, which the mountain was light up gorgeously at night. To relax your muscles after a day on the slopes, stroll through the village to shop, dine and have a drink. There is something for everyone. Thanks Keystone for a great time! read more

NIGHT SKIING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big big big points with me. Wheeee!! I haven't gone night-skiing in forever. Keystone was my favorite resort out of Winter Park, Keystone, and Breckenridge. Why? Other than offering night skiing (until 9 pm!), the people seemed much friendlier, the skies were SUNNY with warm gorgeous skiing conditions, and they had a great variety of runs with the same endpoint and lifts. Also, parking and getting to the lift was the EASIEST at Keystone. You don't even have to travel up a mountain, you just park at Porcupine Lot at the base of the mountain, pay $15, and walk with your skis to the lift and immediately ski. I loved the fact that several runs were available for night skiing (including greens and blues) and loved riding the ski lift to the top of the mountain at sunset. Absolutely gorgeous views. Apparently skiing on Christmas eve at night is a fabulous time to go...i.e. EMPTY. Loved everything about Keystone, including the clean facilities, diverse runs, some blues without moguls, and outdoor bar/deck to watch people coming down the slopes (Last Lift Bar). Great chili & drinks to keep you warm! read more

People hate Keystone because they never leave the front side of the mountain. If you think there is only the front side... you have a lot to learn and explore. My friends drug me out to the back bowl which may not have been the best of ideas given it was my first season in 7 years but whatev. We hiked it because the CAT wasn't running anymore that day. It was amazing! The new gondola runs fast but I'll tell you what: you don't want to stand in line and you don't want the chance of the gondola shutting down on you because of high winds? Take the regular lift across the stream / bridge. It moves faster, has no mid-mountain stop off and you get some fresh air! Parking is a breeze here given that it's free and about 100 yd walk to the lift. You can pay (I think $20) to park at the lift by why would you do that! read more

Alot of locals hate on keystone (except for park rats). They say the advanced terrain sucks and theres not enough trees. As a local I disagree with this! I really dont get that..The far back peak has some REALLY fun blacks and phenomenal tree skiiing..I guess they dont get as much snow as some of the other mountains so that can be annoying. But when theres a good pow day its just awesome. Keystone also has free parking. This is really nice considering all of the other Vail resorts are pay to park. There are some great food options here.. especially labontes cabin in the back. Amazing BBQ and tons of Adirondack chairs that get some nice sun during the day. They also tend to play some sick music here too..one of the most fun days I have had there was when they were playing some awesome old school funk. Had some BBQ and beers and some nice powder skiing :) I think the worst part about keystone is that final run on the front side by the gondola...its just a basic blue run but its almost ALWAYS icy and overcrowded. I tend to avoid it all day until I am leaving. read more

Keystone is my favorite ski destination in Summit County. If you have kids, then this place is the BOMB. The kids ski school is the absolute best. Parking can be difficult on the weekends, but that is every ski resort. My advice is to get there early. We like to park in the Hunki-dori lot. It is 100 feet from the gondola. I have the kids put their boots on at the house and I put mine on in the parking lot. This mountain has everything for all levels of skiers. The food for lunch is (as usually) expensive, but very good. They have helpful people all over the mountain. All my kids have learned to ski here. I have been skiing here for 15+ years and still love the terrain. read more

If you've never been to Keystone, you had better get on it. This was the first place that I went to try snow sports and it will always have a spot in my memories. First off, if you're learning to ski or snowboard, do your friends a favor and go to ski school. You can have your friend teach you, but it's probably better for your friendship to just spend the money and get a professional that is paid for their patience to teach you. I'm just sayin'. Second off, if you're learning to snowboard, you should start on the blue trails. BLUE?! No, not the horrid, steep blues!!!!! Yes. The blues. It takes some speed to learn to snowboard so just get over what color the slope is and just learn on the blue. You won't tire yourself out trying to get enough speed to go anywhere or use up your energy pushing yourself to a place that has some decline or tire yourself out picking yourself up over and over again. When I first learned, the best things my friends did was take me to the green slope for a couple runs then they immediately took me to the blues and they treated me as if I was one of them. Not to make them wait for me, any time I fell, I got right back up and carried on. This is how you'll learn. It's been 12 years since my first snow sport experience and I've been to Keystone 4 times. I love it. They now have the EpicMix which is an RFID card that you carry that the antennas scan every time you go by them. Then you get online later and you can see how many vertical feet you did on that day. It's kinda need, kinda gimmicky, but it's there. Buy your lift tickets ahead of time. The half day tickets are only for the latter half of the day, there is no "morning half day tickets". Be courteous and in control of your skis and board at all times. Schoolmarm takes an hour to get down at an average speed. If you're new to ski sports, this can be tiring. read more

Probably my least favorite mountain in summit county, but its got its amenities. Its got a wide variety of intermediate runs and is open early in the year and after a good dump, you can find some steeps and the fresh tracks don't disappear as fast as they do at breckenridge or A-Basin. read more

Keystone was my favorite place to snowboard. I intended to write this review much sooner, but currently planning a trip to CO to ride has reminded me of what I forgot. This is regarding the "Ski Patrol". Earlier this year - January 15th/16th - I had a snowboard accident in the outback. It was in the afternoon. What resulted was my left humerus being badly fractured at the humeral head, and my rotator cuff being torn. It felt like getting struck by lightening. I laid face down in the ice and snow for over an hour before "medical assistance" arrived, despite my boyfriend being present, and many fellow skiers/riders helping out. When the ski patrol ultimately arrived, it was a young woman by herself of Australian descent. She had not a clue what to do, which made me extremely anxious. All she had was a plastic tarp to put me on - and she had my fiance lift me into. It was clear she had zero confidence in what to do. She positioned me on my BROKEN arm in the tarp, and wrapped me so I could not breathe. I am 113 lbs & 5'4", have a high pain tolerance, and am very active. I am also an RN, and my fiance in the medical field as well. She dragged me down the rest of the outback slowly...on my broken arm. At this time I began hyperventilating and shivering to the core bc I had already been lying in the snow for over an hour. When we arrived at the bottom of the outback to load onto the lift, I yelled and cried that could not breathe. She IGNORED me. Luckily, the lift operator heard me & told her to help. At this time she uttered the only words I heard from her the entire time: "It's okay", and patted me. I was clearly hyperventilating. I told her I was in pain and couldn't breathe - NO response. Apparently she thought no one was watching her and her lack of care. Once off the lift, I repeatedly asked for help. She must have thought I couldn't breathe bc she had previously wrapped me too tight. This time she sprayed snow from her skis all over and inside my body bag. It took a long time - off the lift at the top of the mtn to the very bottom of it. The whole time in extreme pain, being dragged on a piece of plastic, laying on your broken arm, going over bumps, being sprayed in the face by snow, not being able to breathe, shivering all the while. It would help that Keystone employ competent, licensed, and trained first aid providers. read more

My favorite place to ride on the Colorado Pass (outside of Vail, that is.) Preseason kind of stinks because only the front side is open, but have patience, and come back when there's more snow and you can ride the backside and traverse up to the hike-to bowls and also for some tree-riding. The village is small, but its cute and there are some decent places to get grub (Kickapoo is my fav). I love the night skiing and even though there are only a few runs open at night it's cool that you can still ride long after the sun has gone down. read more

My first time snowboarding outside of Tahoe was at Keystone! I came on a Wednesday and Thursday so it wasn't very busy. Since I visited early in the season, there weren't many runs open but what was available was enough for me! I loved how it was one super long and wide run for us to go on and we only needed to take a gondola back up :) yay for not having to get off a lift :D The snow wasn't as powdery as I hoped since it hadn't snowed for a few days but it also wasn't too icy. Warning to others coming here from lower elevation... prepare yourself for altitude sickness! I got hit with it pretty badly and had to take some pills. Just make sure to do some research on how to prevent it in order to have a better time here. The staff here was super helpful when my boyfriend asked for advice on what to do while I was nauseous at the top :X I would definitely come back to Keystone! read more

I have a confession to make. I'm addicted to white powdery substances. The kind that makes you go "WHOOOOO WHOOOO" Like Bubb Rubb. And, I'm Lil' Sis. Whistle go "WHOOOO WHOOOOOO" I ventured to Keystone after waiting in lines at Brekenridge the day before, which promised to be twice as busy on this particular day. As an addict you'd think I'd like lines but, these aren't the same lines that an addict gets off of while sniffing something up the nose, making that rabbit face as another brain cell is depleted. Keystone did offer the head pumping and jaw clenching adrenaline rush that I get from going as fast as my rented skis will carry me down the fairly steep wide open blue runs that let you out at River Run. I didn't venture to any of the other peaks, which include a Tubing area and plenty of blacks on the back side and other two peaks. As this was my third day skiing and I was feeling a bit sore already, I only made it to 12:45pm. Gotta keep that body working, ya kno! Pretty nice clear day at the snowy slopes. read more

The number one reason I stayed in Colorado after college was because of the amazing Rocky Mountains! I love to snowboard and with the mountains less than 2 hours away who can resist not getting on the slopes weekly. Keystone has a special place in my heart, its the place where I learned to snowboard, broke my first bone, tried a jump, trees and moguls. A lot of exciting adventures have happened on this mountain. It's about an hour outside of Denver, has free parking, a cozy gondola to the top if you don't want to take a lift every time. The staff are super friendly and excited to be out greeting you. This is my go to place when I am solo riding, but avoid the death ice and the bottom Dercum around 4pm it can be a little sketch! read more

Things I love about Keystone: 1. Night skiing-- great for lazy people like me who can never get up in time for fresh tracks. 2. Gondolas-- a little slower than the regular lifts, but so nice on those cold days. 3. Groomers during night skiing. Everyone should try this at least once: Find out when they are opening a freshly groomed blue during night skiing and wait at the tape for the moment they open it up. Fly down the mountain on the fresh courderoy-- no stopping allowed on this one. 4. The PIZZA at the Summit House at the top of River Run gondola. Once you taste it, you'll go back every time; guaranteed. 5. Parking-- the whole lot is close to the base lifts, and if you end up in overflow, the buses run often. Also, it's free. read more

I would normally have given 4 or 5. The reason im giving 2 stars is because they are not currently offering childcare for children under 3yrs.... at a FAMILY RESORT!!!! im a former employee and frankly im shocked. I realize covid has taken a toll on staffing but this does not look good for my beloved Keystone. read more

Keystone, I'm done with you and your Vail resort sister mountains. Prices are sky high, and customer service is rotten. The snow has never been that great at Keystone, and the terrain is no better than other resorts. The good news is that you can still (so far) park for free, and they still have night skiing. read more

We have been to Keystone multiple times. My best friend grew up in Silverthorne and is an excellent skiier/boarder; I'm a cautious intermediate, and her two sons (7 & 11) love to fly down the mountain. We ALL have fun at Keystone, every time. The mountain is just big enough to offer plenty of different terrain for our varied levels (we ski with friends and relatives who range from 4 to 44). But small enough to let the kids loose pretty much on their own. Every staff member has been cheerful and helpful. Without exception, they have been friendly (super nice guys helping little kids on lifts), and gone out of their way to make adjustments for us (changing lesson times during a busy holiday weekend). Instructors have been great as well. I really can't say enough about Keystone as a great family ski place. Note: I've never stayed in the resort. read more

I came to Keystone in February, took the $5 cat to the north bowl and with low visibility (horror film), rode down fresh pow. I was scared and in love at the same time. Lift tickets are a tad expensive, but I found my favorite mountain in CO. I don't need to go back to Vail. IFHTP 1 read more

Something for everyone! - pretty much sums it up. Keystone's the main place in Summit County with night skiing - so for those with endurance that want to get your $'s worth - this is it! (Keystone isn't cheap - so you better get that night skiing in!!!) Keystone's got loooong groomed runs galore - with lots of area for people who like the greens, blues, blacks, etc. There's a nice bit of backcountry-ish skiing/boarding to be had here - tho it requires either hiking or paying an additional $5 on top of lift pass cost. Good number of tree runs The Area 51 terrain park is quite nice, and I think this is the only Vail owned resort with a dedicated terrain park area with it's own lift - which is nice, though there are a # of other people that think this way - meaning that this area of the mountain and its lift can get heavily congested. The whole Keystone village being enclosed and near the lift is nice - and free parking is another major plus here. Compared to other mountains in the area - Keystone is the best probably for park riders - everything in one area, and the only place for night skiing, but it's not as big as Breck, not as much backcountry as Vail, and not as cheap at ABasin. I enjoy coming here and will be back. read more

Between all the Vail resorts, A-Basin and Keystone are my two "go-to" mountains. Keystone has a laid back feel with lots of interesting terrain. Not to mention on powder days, their bowls are amazing. Compared to Breckenridge, which has one very "off the map" free skiers' shuttle parking, Keystone has a number of options including River Run, Mountain House East, River Run Shuttle, and Lakeside. I only have one comment to make about Keystone. Their main gondola, the River Run Gondola is how I've always accessed the mountain. But as most Keystone skiers and riders know, River Run (the blue run) is a PAIN to go down at the end of the day. It's skied off and usually icy. I recently learned that parking at Mountain House East (free) or Mountain House West (pay) gives you access to the Argentine and Peru Express lifts and allows you to take a different route down the mountain at the end of they day, avoiding the shitshow that is River Run. read more

For someone that hasn't hit the slopes since 2007, Keystone was a great place to pick up and get my butt out on the mountains again. The lifts were super fast and the views at the top of the mountain were unreal. The trails are also clearly marked with arrows and colored signs so you won't end up flying down a black diamond unknowingly =). I love that this is a family friendly place and snowboarders are mindful of skiers and vice versa. Lift tickets after 12pm are $90 and after 2pm, $70. Morning lift tickets cost $109 (all no tax). I'm also a fan of the EpicMix app to find out how many lifts you went on, fun little badges you earn throughout the day and also the free professional photos you get immediate access to when you go up to the top of the mountain. Keep in mind that lifts close at 4pm when night skiing isn't running - that kind of sucked because if you get the 12pm deal, you're only on the slopes for a few hours. Plan accordingly! read more

This place is really nice I love the little town feet and the ice sculpture is awesome and amazing but I had a bad experience of falling in this ski resort plus I night boarded here.I think if you want to visit a small town and go ice skating and experiences to town this is a good place but if you wanted to go still boarding for the first time or ski I recommend you not to go here. When you fall is sometimes feels like hitting the concrete pavement. read more

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It is important to note that I've skied most of my life in the Northeast, but have skied a few other resorts in CO. The overall experience here was great for a group of six teenage boys (13 to 16) and a few dads. Locals were complaining of the lack of snow, but there was no shortage of open trails even though most resorts out West during Christmas week 2011 were suffering from a lack of snow. Easy parking options, nice gondola to the top, great trails, amazing views, good food options and just an overall welcoming environment in all areas of the resort. On the ski school specifically ... My son signed up three day group lesson limited to four participants. They messed up the first day putting him in a larger group of 10. The ski school management made up for the mistake by giving him a full day private lesson for free the next day & then followed by the three day semi-private lessons with the same instructor. He went from being a non-skier to being able to ski all the Blue trails after these four days! It was an extremely busy period and I am sure there were other customer issues, but I truly appreciated there no nonsense approach to making the situation right for us. read more

Went to Keystone for a work outing, thinking, hey we have to go somewhere. Most of our group (about 12 of us) went downhill while me & my boss went Nordic skiing. It was, well, lame. Maybe its because I was skiing with my boss. Just him and me. I mean, he's a nice guy and all, but seriously. Awkward. Maybe its because the Nordic center is far away (miles, not yards) from the alpine part of the resort, and you can't easily get from one to the other. Which makes is hard to meet up with your downhill buddies for, say, lunch. Or maybe it was because the trails pretty much suck. It *could* have been the totally baked middle-aged waitress that charged me for some other people's wine ($12.00) when I ordered a hot chocolate that I poured myself ($2.50). We were the only people in the joint - the wine people and me. How hard is this? And then she was not able to refund my credit card (yes, I put a $2.50 drink on my card it was a business expense fercryinoutloud) because she could not figure out the machine so she gave me cash instead and then short changed me. Whatever. Don't go here for the Nordic skiing, you will be disappointed. Back at the alpine part of the resort: lunch was great - service was good and the food was tasty. There was even live entertainment - I guess if you dig a 20-something doing covers of Bad Co and Peter Frampton then it would be awesome. He did his own echo effects during a Billy Joel cover. Maybe it's a mountain thing? This gets 2 stars from me because of the whole Nordic Center cluster. If I went for the downhill and the lodge instead maybe I would rate it higher. Maybe I'm just a victim of my own idiotic planning. Who knows. But don't go for the Nordic, please. Eldora has way better groomed Nordic trails and is closer to everything. read more

Keystone is probably my favorite of the "unrestricted" Epic Local pass resorts. They open early in the season and make a pretty damn fine snow for those times when Mother Nature is refusing to cooperate. I was there a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed with the snow quality at a time when everyone was bitching about there being no snow in the mountains. Their runs are varied and wide open, typically. You can run laps on the front side down to Montezuma or go even further down to Summit Express if the lines at Monte are too long. Or you can head to the Outback and find tree runs or even hike-to skiing. All levels will be satisfied. Did I mention they have night skiing? They do, and it's a pretty unique thing to do if you ever get the chance. I love the fact that when I drive up to the mountains at night and I'm coming down from Loveland Pass via US6, Keystone is all lit up in front of me. There's nothing like it. Yeah, there are definitely some low points: Mozart gets incredibly icy and crowded on your way to the Outback. Tourists scraping down Mozart is definitely one of my least favorite things about skiing in general. The lift lines can get a little ridiculous at times. But nothing like the worst lift lines in the industry at Breck. Also, while the views are great from the top, you can see Breckinridge from there, and I just plain hate that place. Even having to see it from across the valley gets my hackles up. Apres ski at the Kickapoo is great too, as well as the fact that the free parking is pretty damn close to the gondola if you get there at the right time. Ski fast, my friends, but always stay in control!! read more

My sister was in town for a week so naturally we had to make it to the mountains! Given that she grew up on a sled I figured the tubing hill would be the perfect way to spend a few hours. Keystone has a nice selection of tube runs that vary in speed. I wasn't expecting to have a very intense time but it was fairly fast if you're going down the steepest one. They have a hump in the middle so it almost feels like you catch some air. Siiiiccckkkkk... If the day is warm it melts the snow a little bit giving an icy top allowing for a little more speed, if you're an adventure seeker read more

Keystone Resort - My sister, girlfriend and myself Getting ready for some tubing action! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Keystone, Colorado

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I like to ski, not wait in lines. Keystone did an impressive job handling the crowds on a mid-winter weekend. Found some great terrain (try Wolverine for a fun run through a glade of pines) and a chance to hit a lot of it. Non-skiing note: the bloody marys were better at A-Basin. read more