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Keystone Ski Resort Guide

Keystone, United States

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift3,720m
Resort Height2,850m
 Nearest AirportsVail/Eagle and Denver International
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Keystone

The ski area of Keystone is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,850m.

Summary

Keystone has direct access to 116 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,850m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,720m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Keystone is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Keystone.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'The Grizz'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Keystone?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 11 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Keystone Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
116
Cross Country
Total Length
57km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
22

Altitudes & Slopes

Keystone Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,720m
Resort Altitude (Keystone)2,850m
Lowest Piste2,840m
Max Vertical880m

Ski Slope Aspects

N

Keystone has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Keystone
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Keystone?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Stanley, Colorado.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Keystone is Vail/Eagle, 80 minutes drive away.

Denver International, Steamboat Springs, Yampa Valley, Aspen and Colorado Springs airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 27,273 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 189 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Keystone open?

 Opened (since October 25, 2024).

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Keystone