Keystone Resort has a host of fun events planned for the end of the season including Saturday’s Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, the March Concert Series, River Run Rocks! Free Concert Series, and the Keystone Slush Cup on Closing Day.  To sweeten the deal even more, Keystone is offering Buy One, Get One Lift Tickets for the remainder of the ski season when you purchase tickets directly at the window.  Spring skiing conditions are here, which means soft snow, bright sunshine, and warm temperatures.    Nothing beats a fresh goggle tan and enjoying an Après ski beer on one of the many outdoor patios at Keystone!

SummitCove has lowered Spring Season Lodging Rates and is offering an extra 20% off all March reservations and 30% off all April reservations to finish out the ski season.  Some restrictions may apply.  Properties are filling up for closing weekend, so be sure to make your reservation today! For those who can’t get enough of the Spring skiing conditions, nearby Arapahoe Basin Resort stays open indefinitely until the snow melts.  Last season the resort celebrated it’s closing weekend over the 4th of July Holiday Weekend!

The 2011/2012 Ski Season is nearing its closing date of April 8th.  If you are still considering one last trip, or you have plans to hit Arapahoe Basin in April, there are some great deals to be had!

SummitCove Vacation Lodging is offering properties starting at $84 per night, with up to 30% off lodging in the month of April.  This includes Keystone Resort’s closing weekend, which will consist of a final River Run Rocks Concert, the Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, and the Slush Cup Pond Skim. Nearby Arapahoe Basin does plan to stay open through the month of April, and possibly into early June.

Contact a SummitCove Vacation planner today to get started on planning your Keystone Colorado vacation!

Keystone Resort visitors looking for a cultural event this weekend are in luck.  The Lake Dillon Theatre Company will present ‘Broadway Now’ March 29th at 6:30pn and March 30th, and 31st at 7:30 pm.  Prices will be $30 for regular seating and $35 for table seating.  Each ticket will include complimentary desserts.

Performances will include material from current Broadway shows as well as hits from the last decade.    There will be another Musical Madlibs performance, in which the audience will supply the lyrics and the company will sing the songs.  The entire second act is to be dedicated to the music of Elvis Presley.

Featured performers include Christopher Alleman, Melanie Beck, Joshua Blanchard, Kelly Renoux, Benjamin Whitmore, and musical direction by Emily Marshall.

SummitCove is proud to be your Keystone Lodging provider, and is located just minutes from the Lake Dillon Theatre.

Keystone Resort’s neighbor, Copper Mountain Resort will host its closing weekend festivities in mid-April, and skiers and snowboarders can still make plans for more time on the slopes of Summit County.  Just a short drive away from SummitCove properties, winter fun will continue after Keystone’s closing date of Sunday, April 8th.

On Saturday, April 14th, Copper Mountain will introduce its first ever CopperMan event.  The race includes different themes (80′s, Superhero, Lumberjack, and Beach Bum) and a frozen obstacle course.  Live music will begin at 11:30 am on the Red Bull Tour Bus, featuring DJ Bedz, Lez Zeppelin, and The Spazmatics.  Then, Sunday, April 15th, join in on the inaugural SlopeSoakers Floating Rail Jam event.  Located at Jill’s deck at Woodward at Copper, there will be a pond with a rail floating on inner tubes.  This is a creative spin on the traditional pond skim.  Registration opens at 11am, with the competition beginning at noon.  Live Music will continue on the Red Bull Tour Bust at 2 pm with Michal Minter and Pato Banton and the Now Generation.

Neighboring resorts including Breckenridge, Copper and Arapahoe Basin will remain open in April, but be sure to check with each ski area for details on terrain and dates and times of operation.  SummitCove is proud to offer discount lodging for the remainder of Summit County’s ski season!

Plan for a musical weekend at Keystone Resort!  The spring ski conditions continue, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy at night as well.

The Concert with the Dercum Center is scheduled for this evening.  Tomorrow, the Keystone March Concert Series will continue with Naive Melodies, a Talking Heads Tribute Band that formed in 2011.  Cost will be $8 in advance online and $10 at the door.

SummitCove is still accepting last minute reservations for weekend stays at Keystone!

Keystone and Summit County skiers and snowboarders on a quest for affordable lift tickets still have a few options this season.   We have rounded up a list of  lift ticket prices during the remainder of the season at Summit County resorts including Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Breckenridge.

At SummitCove, we recommend that non-pass holders check with Liftopia.com for advance ticket purchases.  It is usually possible to save a couple of dollars by heading to a grocery store on your way to Keystone.  We have also discovered that lift tickets are sold at Walmart.  The most recent prices that have been posted range from $103 for a 1-day Breckenridge and Keystone lift ticket to $494 for a 6 day lift ticket.  Children’s pricing starts at $59 and goes up to $240 for the 6-day option.  Discounted prices are also available for nearby Copper Mountain Resort.

Arapahoe Basin is also offering a perfect option for discounts with he Spring 3 Pass, which is on sale through April 17, 2012.  The pass is valid for 3 days of skiing or riding at Arapahoe Basin ski area through the rest of the 2011/2012 season, which is tentatively scheduled through June.  If skiers or riders use more than 3 days, the pass is reloadable for $54 a day lift passes.

For details about pricing, we recommend that you call ahead to make sure that you understand the options and availability.  This could definitely be a great way to save on late season pricing.  Another great way to save is to take advantage of reduced lodging rates in March, and the SummitCove spring sale.  We are currently offering 30% off on many properties during April ski vacations to Keystone, Breckenridge, A Basin or Copper Mountain.

Contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner today for details about reserving your Keystone Resort lodging.

Keystone Resort will host theVolcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam on Saturday, March 31st.  This event is free, and run on a first-come, first-serve basis.  There will be prizes, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!  All participants will receive a free Volcom PBRJ shirt and other event items.

The free amateur snowboard contest series is just a little bit different than your average snowboard contest.  Instead of having rails or features that are set up in a row, three rails are dug in side by side to create a single large rail zone.

If you are looking for some extra entertainment after the PB and Rail Jam, the last show of the March Concert Series at Warren Station will take place at 8 pm on the 31st.  40 Oz. to Freedom, a Sublime Tribute Band will perform an energetic show.  40 Oz. to Freedom was awarded with the Best Tribute at the 2010 San Diego Music Awards.  Cost is $12 at the door, and tickets are also available in advance online.

There’s still plenty of time to enjoy great skiing and riding and awesome Keystone events.  SummitCove is proud to be your Keystone lodging provider!

Keystone Resort will close out the 2011/2012 ski and snowboard season on Sunday, April 8th with the Slush Cup pond skim.  Registration will begin at 10am, and the event starts at noon.

Compete for Summit Pass prizes in events like the Best Costume, Best Crash, and Best Overall.  The contest is a qualifier for the World Championships at Vail Resort on April 15, 2012!  Space is limited to just 100 contestants, so be sure to enter soon.  The entry fee to compete is $35. Contact SummitCove for information about Keystone Slush Cup lodging!

Slush Cup 2012 Schedule:

10am to 11am: Registration and check-in

11:30am to 11:45am: Participant meeting–review rules and judging criteria

Noon to 2:00pm:  Keystone Slush Cup

2:30 to 2:45 pm:  Keystone Slush Cup Finals (top 10 participants)

3pm: Awards, Prizes and Music by The Swing Crew at that Last Lift

Yeti sighting at the 2011 Slush Cup

If you catch the St. Patrick’s Day River Run Rocks Show tomorrow, don’t forget about the March Concert Series After-Show.  The concert will take place at River Run’s Warren Station following the River Run Rocks show in the village center.

The Ryan Montbleau Band will perform, and the cost is just $7 at the door.  The musical style is described as a blend of neo-folk, classic soul and Americana.  The show will be a great way to unwind!

There are also two more performances coming up in March to cap off the month long concert series.  Be sure to catch Naive Melodies on Saturday, March 24th, and finally, 40 oz to Freedom performing on Saturday, March 31st.

Keystone Resort will present its third River Run Rocks concert on Saturday, March 17th.  The free concert will take place in River Run Village, and features a performance by Band of Heathens, a band from Austin, Texas.  The concert is free to attend and a great option for your Apres ski plans.  A kids fun zone will be open to keep the children busy while adults attend the concert.

Join the after party at River Run’s Warren Station for a performance by the Ryan Montbleu Band.  Tickets are $10 at the door and the doors open at 8pm.  This is perfect way to continue celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at an intimate show.

There is still time to make a St. Patrick’s Day reservation in Keystone!  Contact a SummitCove Vacation planner about available lodging through the rest of the spring ski season!