The 36th annual Run the Rockies 10K will take place in Summit County on June 9th, with a 5K trail run/walk following on June 10th.  The courses could be a welcome departure from city courses as they wind from Copper Mountain to downtown Frisco.  The 10K is 100% down hill and the Half Marathon will be 75% downhill.  This year, Run the Rockies will be “chip timed”.  Runners and walkers can also enjoy the Frisco Peninsula on Sunday with the 5K trail race!

On June 9th, From 7-8am, bus transportation will be provided to the Start at the Ten Mile Creek Bike Path.  There will be no transportation at the conclusion of the race.  Buses will leave from the Frisco Recreation Building at 3rd and Main in Frisco, Colorado.   The 10K and Half Marathon begin at 8:30 am, and the course will close at 11:45 am at which time, timing will stop.  Aid stations will be located at the halfway point and 3 additional locations.  Refreshments, awards and giveaways will follow each event.

On June 10th, head to the Frisco Day Lodge (located at the Peninsula Recreation Area) for a 7:45 registration and bib and chip pick up. There will be a 9 am Start time for the 5K with an aid station located at the halfway point.  Again, refreshments, awards and giveaways will follow the conclusion of the 5K.  Click here for further details and registration information!

SummitCove is proud to be your lodging provider as you head to Summit County to Run the Rockies!  Be sure to inquire about our early summer specials!

Keystone Resort and Summit Fly Fishing will host a May 26th Fishing Derby for kids 13 and under.  The whole family is welcome to cheer on their favorite angler and enjoy a beautiful morning on the lake with raffle prizes, BBQ and live music following the event.  No barb, no bait.  Registration will start at 8am and the derby begins at 9am.  Fishing gear is not supplied so come prepared with your own tackle and fishing gear.

Free parking will be available at the Keystone Lodge Parking Lot just off Hwy 6 across from the Keystone Lodge.  Take the underground tunnel to the Village.

If you are heading up to Summit County this spring, contact SummitCove today for the best available Keystone lodging deals!

Keystone Resort has plenty of summer activities to keep you and your family busy.  Take a look below at returning favorites and recurring activities as you plan out your summer vacation to Keystone, Colorado!

Friday Afternoon Club: Beginning on June 15th, this fun activity is scheduled for Fridays throughout the summer months!  Enjoy free activities at the Summit House including horseshoes, bocce ball and ladder ball.  Enjoy live music and food and drink specials throughout the afternoon.  You can access the activities by taking the scenic gondola ride from River Run Village.  Tickets for the gondola will be available at the River Run ticket office, and they will be FREE on Fridays from 4 pm to close.

Kids Discovery Days: Explore the fun at the Kids Discovery Day every Tuesday at Keystone.  The entertainer changes each week, and this fun event will run from June 15th through August 14th.  The first week will open up with animals featured from the Denver Zoo.  This event is FREE!  Discovery Days includes a bounce house and alternating each week, either 2 face painters or 2 balloon artists.  Lines close at 12:30pm. Performer will be from 11am - 11:45am.

Storytelling with Redtail the Mountain Man and Bambi the Donkey: New to River Run Village this year is free storytelling with a Colorado legend, the Mountain Man, who will be accompanied by his furry friend, Bambi.  Enjoy free face painting during this great event for younger kids!

River Run Rocks Concert Series: Kicking off on July 7th with The Six Million Dollar Band, the River Run Rocks Concert Series will be back for the summer.  Set right in the River Run Village Plaza, the series features food and drink specials, plus prime seating on the decks of Wolf Rock, 9280’ TapHouse and Luigi’s.

We’ll keep you up to date on each week’s activities, or you can also visit our Events and Activities page.  If you are planning a summer vacation to Keystone, be sure to contact one of our vacation planners for details on our Keystone summer lodging specials!

Food fanatics just might be interested in two events scheduled at Arapahoe Basin in May; each with very different cuisine.

Saturday, May 5^th Moonlight Dinner Series: A Night in Asia @ A-Basin

Head to the Black Mountain Lodge for an eruption of Asian flavors and fare from sushi to Dim Sum. This night will be full of the smells of stir fry and curries, along with a selection of Sake. Ride the lift to mid-mountain for dinner and snowshoe or hike down the mountain afterwards.  This is a non-skiing event, travel is by snowshoe, hiking or chairlift only. Adult (Ages 13+) $78 plus tax, gratuity included. Cash bar.

Saturday, May 19^th Chili Cook-Off @ A-Basin

Chili connoisseurs can unite to taste their favorite dish! The cook-off will be divided into green and red categories and includes prizes for 1st Place Overall, 2nd and 3rd place for each category, and a People’s Choice winner. Tasters will be given 4 beans to put into the mason jar of their favorite chili’s. The participant with the most beans in their jar will be named the People’s Choice winner. Tasting is from 1:00-3:30pm (or until it’s gone).

Pricing: (chili tickets go on sale at 11am)

$20 – 15 tastings and 3 beers        $3 – 12oz beer          $1 – taste

Be sure to visit nearby Keystone and take advantage of amazing lodging deals with SummitCove as you take in all the sights of Summit County in late spring!

Visit Arapahoe Basin on Sunday, May 27th for the annual Festival of Brewpubs.   You can spend the day sampling mugs of beer from a variety of Colorado brewpubs for one low price per 14 oz mug.  Needless to say, you must be 21 to attend. Participating breweries will include Pug Ryan’s, Breckenridge, Dillon Dam, Backcountry and more.

Expect great live music, springtime skiing and much more! The New Classics Band, a top cover band out of Denver, Colorado will perform at the festival. This outstanding five piece band plays your favorite 80′s rock hits, 70′s funk and soul, and classic rock and roll dance songs that keep the energy high.

• Cost: $25 per 14 oz  mug. No other costs are associated with beer samples.

• Time: Sampling from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please bring ID.  No mugs will be sold without it!

• Food: Sliders for sale in the base area – $2ea or 3 for $5. You can also purchase food from the Legend’s Cafe or Outside BBQ Grill.

• Music: The New Classics will be playing live in the base area from 1-4p. This is a FREE concert!

• Transportation: In honor of the 11th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs, the Front Range Ski Bus is offering a special 2 for 1 rate. Use the promo code “BeerFriend” and you and a friend can ride from Denver to Arapahoe Basin for the price of one.

• Lodging:  SummitCove is offering lodging deals this spring with Keystone properties located just minutes from Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.

Saturday, April 14th, Arapahoe Basin will host its 4th annual Save Our Snow celebration.  Arapahoe Basin hosts this annual event as part of its commitment to providing quality outdoor recreation experiences.  Located just minutes from Keystone Resort, many SummitCove guests make the trip over to the ski area, particularly in the later spring months after Keystone closes.

Visit with companies such as Clif Bar, Siemens Wind Energy, the Front Range Ski Bus, and more!  Prizes will be given away in raffles on the hill and in the base area.  Raffle tickets are 1 for $3 and 2 for $5.  Lift tickets will be $64 on the day of the event.  $20 from each lift ticket will be donated to the High Country Conservation Center.  Live music will begin at noon, featuring a DJ and the High Five Band.

SummitCove is offering lodging deals and discounts through the month of April, so contact us today to plan for your spring ski trip to A-Basin!

As Keystone and other resorts wind down for skiing in 2012, it is not too soon to plan for next winter.  April 15th is the last day to purchase the Epic Pass with early bird pricing.  This is your chance to secure the best spring benefits, and the lowest price on your 2012/2013 ski pass.  With summer 2012 access, 6 buddy tickets for Epic Local Passes, and just $49 down payment required, this is the best deal for Summit County skiers and snowboarders that will be available all year.  Take a look at your ski pass benefits when you purchase by April 15th below:

The Epic Pass is available with a $49 down payment, and the remaining balance will be charged mid-September 2012.  Early bird purchasers will also receive summer 2012 lift access, and free spring skiing at Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood (for pay in full orders only).

The Epic Local Pass offers 6 buddy tickets, unlimted april 2013 skiing and riding at Vail and Beaver Creek, summer 2012 lift acces, and free spring skiing at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood for pay in full orders.

The Epic 7 Day Pass will offer summer 2012 lift access and free skiing this spring at Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar on pay in full orders.

The Summit Value Pass will offer 6 buddy tickets, and summer 2012 lift access.

In addition, all passes listed above receive the following pass benefits:

• Pass Club Membership: Receive members only exclusive deals, giveaways, discounts and more from the Season Pass Club.
• Six (6) Ski-With- A- Friend (SWAF) varying discount tickets are automatically loaded onto your pass. Just take your guest to the ticket window and present your pass to receive the discount.

Call 800.842.8062 with questions about passes.  SummitCove Vacation Lodging is currently accepting early reservations for the winter 2012/2013 season in Keystone Resort at this year’s rates, so contact us today to secure your Keystone vacation lodging!

May will be filled with performances at the Lake Dillon Theatre Company, which is located just a few miles from Keystone Resort.  Performances have been lined up for ‘A Behanding in Spokane’ by Martin McDonaugh May 10-13, 16-20, and 23-27, 30-31, and June 1-3. The play is described as an edgy dark comedy with quirky characters centered on Carmichael, who arrives in town searching for his missing left hand.

Weekday performances on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays begin at 6:30 pm and cost $27.

Weekend performances take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and cost $29.

Sunday performances are scheduled for 6:30 pm, and cost $29.  Student tickets are priced at $24.

SummitCove is offering discounted lodging for April and May visits to Keystone when you check out the performances at the Lake Dillon Theatre Company.

At the close of winter season, Keystone Resort has announced the opening dates of the River Course and the Keystone Ranch Course.  As temperatures continue to warm up, Keystone is planning for a great summer full of activities and events.  Golfers don’t have to wait long to hit the links!

The River Golf Course is scheduled to open on Friday, May 18th.  The par-71 course winds past the Snake River, and then into a lodgepole pine forest.  With elevation changes, water hazards, variable bunkers, and five sets of tees on each hole, golfers of all ability levels can play here.  With amazing views all around, the River Course also features a golf shop and The Grill.  The course will be open daily through October 7th.

Keystone Ranch Golf Course will open on June 1st, limited to weekends through the 24th.  From June 28th to September 30th, the course will be open daily.  This par-72 course works its way through pines around sage meadows and across a nine-acre lake.  The Keystone Ranch Golf Course was designed in the style of a Scottish course on the front nine and with a traditional mountain valley layout on the back nine.  The Keystone Ranch course also features a clubhouse with locker rooms, a full-service lunch and bar menu and a fully stocked golf shop.  This course is also located near the AAA Four Diamond restaurant, the Keystone Ranch.

Be sure to contact a SummitCove Vacation planner for your summer lodging needs in Keystone!

Keystone’s Slush Cup and Closing Day are tomorrow, which means that the summer season in Keystone is just around the corner.  All of your favorite festivals and events will be back this year as you escape the heat and enjoy the mountain sunshine!  Take a look at the key event dates as you plan your summer Colorado getaway in the mountains!

Avon Walk Rocky Mountains:  June 23-24, 2012

This is a true destination event with a panoramic backdrop of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.   The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is your chance to make a powerful difference. By walking up to 39 miles over 2 days, you’ll support critical research and help ensure that all breast cancer patients can get the care they need.  SummitCove offers lodging discounts for participants of the Avon Walk.

Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour, June 23-24, 2012

This event is back for its second year after turning heads in the summer of 2011.  This celebration of bacon and bacon inspired cuisine is the meat-lover’s paradise, and our guests are wild about it!

Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival, July 14-15, 2012

Wine seminars and live jazz ensembles take place throughout River Run Village during this sophisticated weekend.  This popular festival enriches knowledge through seminars and tastings along with food and wine pairings.

Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival, August 4-5, 2012

The wonders of Appalachia meet the Rockies as own-home cooking, beer and mountain-music combine for this fun festival.  Gather where more than 25 of Colorado’s finest micobreweries showcase their unique blends of hops and barley, and live music is performed all day.