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KEYSTONE

πŸ“Keystone, Colorado, USA

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Photo: Rudi Riet Β· CC BY-SA 2.0 Β· Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,128 ft
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Skiable terrain
3,149 acres
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Avg snowfall
235 in
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Lifts
21

KEYSTONE TRAIL MAP

On the mountain

Use the operator’s current map to plan your route. Follow posted signs for open terrain, boundaries and closures.

Keystone official website

Find the latest map on the official resort site β†—

Link checked 2026-10-21.

Save meeting points and plan the timing of your day.

Open the day planner β†’
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Sources & planning context

Other names Β· Keystone Resort, Keystone Ski Resort

Use the resort’s current trail map and posted signs for lift, trail and boundary information.

Typically early November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions β†—
Schedule source 1 β†—Schedule source 2 β†—Official resort β†—
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Mountain biking, hiking, golf, wagon rides and paddleboarding.
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.keystoneresort.com
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
3149
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
21
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Runs
140
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
235
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
9280
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
12408
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3128
Source β†— Β· Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Keystone terrain pairings β†—Operator classifies Mozart as intermediate and places it beneath the Outpost Gondola. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone first visit β†—Two base areas and three peaks. Dercum suits learners, with further terrain via North Peak, Bergman and the Outback. Night skiing runs on select nights. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone parking and transport β†—River Run and Mountain House have separate entries. Discovery learning area is near Mountain House West. Free and paid day lots and winter overflow are distinguished from overnight parking. Camping is prohibited in the listed resort lots. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kindred Resort β†—Open ski-in/ski-out hotel at River Run Village with rooms and residences, spa, pools and dining. The exact opening year and former comparative claims are unnecessary. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone lodging directory β†—Keystone identifies Kindred as a ski-in/ski-out resort and Red Hawk Lodge as a vacation-rental property on the edge of River Run Village with gondola walk access. Property filters do not establish features for every resort condo. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone booking inventory β†—Indexed property entries identify Arapahoe Lodge in central River Run, walking distance from the gondola, Summit Express and ski school, with kitchen, pool and hot tub listed. River Bank Lodge is a condo on the village perimeter with walk access to lifts, shops and dining. Its features include a kitchen. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Silver Mill condos in River Run Village β†—Building manager confirms a walk to River Run Gondola, shared outdoor hot tubs, sauna, access to the heated Dakota Lodge pool, underground parking and ski lockers. Individual condo layout and kitchen equipment should be checked when booking. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone resort operator – keystone-property β†—Lake setting, facilities and resort-local shuttle; no A-Basin hotel shuttle established. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone resort operator – keystone-faq β†—Resort shuttle access to River Run; dog rooms have restrictions and fees. No ski-in/ski-out support. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone Ski & Ride School β†—Keystone lists child and adult group lessons and private ski and snowboard lessons. The instructor confirms placement by ability. Lift access and equipment are required and can be added to a group lesson. The school lists 970-496-4170. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone lesson arrival and preparation β†—The selected product and base determine check-in. Child group lessons meet at Mountain House near Discovery Lift or at Kindred beside River Run Gondola. Adult and private meetings have their own locations at each base. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Norski Keystone ski and snowboard rentals β†—Locally operated since 2010, Norski rents skis, snowboards and boots near River Run Gondola and provides pickup and drop-off parking at the Keystone shop. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Norski shop contacts β†—Norski identifies its Keystone shop at 70 River Run Road and gives 970-468-1475 as its phone number. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Christy Sports Keystone River Run β†—The River Run shop at 219 River Run Road offers demo packages, custom boot fitting, tuning and repairs. The retained review supports its direct website and address. Its phone was unresolved. Β· Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Virgin Islands Ski Rentals in Silverthorne β†—The shop books ski and snowboard rentals at 241 Summit Place, Silverthorne. The current shop phone is 970-468-6655 and the site offers online booking by rental and return date. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Tip Lodge β†—An East Keystone dining room serving a rotating four-course prix fixe menu built around seasonal ingredients. Β· Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone Ranch β†—Historic homestead steakhouse with a fireplace, at 1239 Keystone Ranch Road. Winter 2026–27 reservations are available for its December 17 reopening. Β· Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Keystone winter restaurant directory ↗9280 serves lunch, dinner and après in River Run Village. Bighorn Bistro is at Keystone Lodge & Spa. Timber Ridge Lodge atop North Peak is listed for lunch, bar and snacks when open. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Keystone β€” official homepage β†—

    Homepage reference from an earlier review. The dated checks above identify the details supported by other sources.

  • Vail Resorts β€” 2026/27 opening dates (August 18, 2026) β†—

    The official release targets opening as soon as possible in October; no exact day or closing date is announced.

  • Summer Family Fun β†—

    Mountain biking, hiking, golf, wagon rides and paddleboarding.

  • Keystone Resort β€” official mountain information β†—

    The operator lists 3,149 skiable acres, 140 trails, 21 lifts, 235 inches of average snowfall, a 9,280-foot base, and 12,408-foot summit.

  • Keystone Resort β€” History β†—

    Keystone states that the resort spans three mountains with 3,128 vertical feet.

  • Keystone opening announcement Β· Vail Resorts, October 28 β†—

    Keystone announced an October 30 opening on limited terrain served by River Run Gondola and Montezuma Express. The operator did not give a closing date in this release.

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