Keystone Resort has plenty of activities for the summer, from fun events to amazing day trips and activities the whole family can enjoy.  At SummitCove, we understand that sometimes you want to plan a getaway, but its hard to part with all of your hard earned cash so that you can have a mountain getaway.  That’s why we are introducing the brand new Summit Coupon, good on 2 night stays in a one or two bedroom property for an amazing price!  Imagine yourself soaking up rays poolside, on a whitewater rafting adventure, hitting the links at one of the five local area golf courses, biking miles of a beautiful rec path or single tracks throughout the county, or treating yourself to a day at the spa!  The activities are endless and Keystone has some great summer festivals you won’t want to miss!

$199 for 2 Nights  in a 1-Bedroom Property
(Valued at $404.65 – You save $205.65, that’s 51% OFF!)
Spend 2 Nights in a participating 1-Bedroom property of your choice.  Choose from over 64 properties! A Free Bike Rental and Key to Keystone Discount Book are also included with this package!

$299 for 2 Nights  in a 2-Bedroom Property
(Valued at $546.95 – You save $247.95, that’s 46% OFF!)
Spend 2 Nights in a participating 2-Bedroom property of your choice.  Choose from over 71 properties!  A Free Bike Rental and Key to Keystone Discount Book are also included with this package!

Available Trip Dates for Either Package:
MAY 7 – JUNE 29
JULY 16 – 20
JULY 29 – AUGUST 2
AUGUST 19 – NOVEMBER 21

We’ve teamed up once again with our partners at Mountain View Sports to offer a free bike rental on every reservation.  Guests can also pick up their Key to Keystone coupon book beginning  in June for additional savings throughout Keystone and the surrounding area!  SummitCove is making family vacations affordable again!  For other great packages and promotions available for the summer season, contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner today to get started and take advantage of the Summit Coupon!

Keystone's River Run Rocks Concert Series is back for summer beginning on July 7th at 5pm.  This favorite Keystone event will kick off in River Run Village Plaza with a performance by The Six Million Dollar Band.  Food and drink specials will be available to concert goers, along with seating on the decks of Keystone restaurants such as Wolf Rock, 9280’ TapHouse and Luigi’s.

Here's a look at the River Run Rocks concert lineup for Summer 2012, so mark your calendars!

Saturday, July 7th featuring The Six Million Dollar Band

Saturday, July 21st, featured performer yet to be announced

Saturday, August 18, featured performer yet to be announced

Saturday, September 16th, featured performer yet to be announced, so check in with us soon!

Be sure to contact us for great lodging specials all summer long as you plan your visit for River Run Rocks!

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.

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!

It’s time for spring skiing in Keystone Colorado, and Keystone Resort has some great activities lined up for the month, just in time for your spring break vacation.  The popular and family-friendly Kidtopia festival is back for two separate weeks in March.  Kidtopia is designed just for kids, and includes the Snow Fort, dancing to live music, arts and crafts, Disco Tubing and educational activities.  The special family dinners for Kidtopia will take place on March 10th and March 17th. Reservations are recommended.

• Saturday, March 10-Wednesday, March 14th

• Sunday March 18-Wednesday, March 21^st

If you are still looking for Keystone Resort lodging for spring break, be sure to contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner to learn about your options.

Warren Station at River Run Village in Keystone, Colorado will hose the Summit Community Orchestra Spring Concert on March 9th, 2012.  The concert begins at 7:00 pm, and the doors will open at 6:30 pm. 

The March 9th concert performed by the Summit Community Orchestra will consist of a variety of pieces of chamber music performed by musicians as well as other talented members of the Summit County Community. The music will include a flute duet, wind quartet, cello quartet, quintet for strings and clarinet as well as harp music and other wind ensembles.  There is no cost to attend, but donations will be accepted at the door.  This is a perfect evening event to kick off your spring ski trip!

If you are going to Keystone Resort for this event, contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner to learn about your lodging options!

Funkiphino has been described as Colorado’s “12 piece funk sensation” with their fun, upbeat tunes.   In 2004 the band released their debut CD “Lovin’ Life” and followed with 2 additional albums.  Their most recent album, titled ‘Live Coverage’ was recorded live in January of 2009 at the historic Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado.   Their high-energy funk sound is a combination of explosive horns, a Hammond organ and thumping bass with amazing vocals. They have been voted Best Funk Band by Westword Magazine and were chosen to play at the 55th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.

Catch the band for 2 live nights of music at Keystone Resort this Holiday Weekend at the Snake River Saloon on Friday February 17 and Saturday February 18.  Admission to the show is just $10 both evenings in the bar section of the restaurant and shows typically start around 9pm.  It’s THE place to be in Keystone this weekend for live music and dancing!

Keystone Resort will host its Winter Culinary Festival from March 2nd-4th.  The festival will take place resort-wide.  Sip wines, join in on classes and demonstrations or treat your palate to food prepared by award winning chefs.  Take a look at the schedule of events below or click to reserve your tickets now!

Schedule:

Friday, March 2nd

Saturday, March 3rd

Sunday, March 4th

Contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner today to reserve your Keystone lodging when you head to the Resort for the Winter Culinary Festival!

Keystone Resort is one of 4 mountains to host the 4th season of the Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle.  Teams of two will compete to win $2,000 worth of Helly Hansen gear and an entry in the final battle in Aspen.  Runs are designed by ski patrol with times to beat for each course.

Open to all age levels, this event will include advanced, intermediate and Under 12 courses.  Teams will explore the mountain in the allotted 3 hour time period.  Checkpoints will include various lifts, runs and hikes.  Teams  are given a course map and team card, and will be tracked by GPS.  The top 3 teams receive awards.

If you are headed to Keystone for this event, and need accommodations, be sure to contact one of our vacation planners today to select your resort lodging!

On January 21st, 2012, Keystone Resort will host Canvas and Cocktails.  This fun night out at Warren Station in River Run Village will help you explore your artistic side!  Canvas and Cocktails is a creative class for artists of all levels, including beginners.  There is no experience required, and this is a great opportunity to learn the basics of acrylic painting with friends or family.  An instructor will take you step by step to recreate a featured painting that night.  It’s easy, fun, and totally stress free. By the end of the night you will be amazed at the artwork you have created.

Doors open and cocktails will be served beginning at 6 PM, painting begins at 7 PM.  Ticket costs are $41.99 in advance, $45.00 at the door. Purchase your tickets online in advance!

Free parking will be available at the River Run Lots, located just off Gondola Road.