Keystone Resort is reporting 1 new inch of snow going into the weekend, and the SummitCove Yeti was out yesterday snapping some photos along the Snake River!  With no storms in the forecast, getting to Keystone should be easy.  Guests of the resort can look forward to well groomed trails on an 18″ base of packed powder.   10% of the terrain is open, which translates to 306 acres, 11 lifts and 22 runs open!  With a season total of 40″, and the best yet to come, it’s shaping up to be a great ski season!

In addition to the opening of Keystone Lake for ice skating, some great events are coming up in Keystone to kick off the holidays:

Wednesday, December 7^th-Saturday, December 10^th Keystone Festival of Trees

• Admire these beautiful trees that have been decorated by local Summit County businesses and kick off the holiday season.  The trees are auctioned off in a fundraiser to support area non-profits!

Friday December 9^th-Saturday December 10^th The Nutcracker

• The Summit Community Orchestra and Summit School of Dance present the 6th annual Joint Holiday Concert.  Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids 18 and under with ID, kids 5 and under are free.  Doors open at 6pm; show at 6:30pm

If you are looking for great Keystone Lodging, contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner to help you sort out your many options!  We offer the best deals and the best selection of Keystone Resort lodging!

It’s snowing in Keystone!  Get ready to pack your skis or grab your board because Opening Day at Keystone Resort is just 10 Days away!  Opening on November 4th, Keystone has begun to make snow, and this latest storm will certainly help speed up the process.  The current weather is 19 degrees, still snowing and the forecast is MORE SNOW today!!  Be careful on the roads today, be sure to practice good winter driving- slow speeds and plenty of room between you and the next car.

With 3148 skiable acres, 20 lifts and 135 runs, skiers and riders of all skill levels will find what they are looking for at Keystone. There are trails suitable for first time skiers and riders as well as some great powder stashes, tree runs and bumps to keep the advanced snow lover coming back again and again! Keystone is also home to an award winning terrain park. You may want to try a sleigh ride, ice skating, a snowmobiling tour, cross country skiing or snowshoeing.  Perhaps even ice climbing or snow kiting!  Keystone has a variety of restaurants and shopping, and a long list of fun events and activities that occur throughout the winter!

Ready to book your SummitCove ski vacation?  Our Vacation Planners can assist you in finding the perfect Colorado ski vacation lodging at Keystone Resort!  We’ll see you on the slopes!

Arapahoe Basin opened for the 2011 ski season yesterday, October 14.  There was an excitement in the air as many flocked to get their first tracks of the season.  A mixed crowd of people headed out to enjoy the snow-  locals, day visitors from the Denver area, and others who traveled further from other parts of the state and country to enjoy a Keystone Vacation, and eager to test out the fresh snow.   The conditions were spectacular- it was a beautiful sunny day in the mountains and there was a solid 18 inch base of  both fresh and man made snow.   There is no better time than now to start your ski season, nothing beats skiing or riding on a 60 degree bluebird day!

A-Basin is currently selling A-Basin Bonus Passes online and are a great choice for those wishing to ski at both Arapahoe Basin and Keystone for multiple days this season.

2011/12 Adult (Ages 15+) Bonus Pass – $389

2011/12 Child (Ages 6-14 Years) Bonus Pass – $299

• Unlimited, unrestricted access to A-Basin for the entire 2011/12 season
• 5 days can be used at Keystone or Breckenridge

If you were unable to make it for this year’s opening day at A-Basin, you might want to consider coming up to Keystone on November 4th to participate in Keystone’s Opening Day 2011.   This year’s opening day celebration will be named  “Dercum Day,” as a tribute to the late Max Dercum; one of the original founders of Keystone Resort who passed away earlier this fall, just short of his 99th birthday.  In addition to the first chance to hit the slopes, Dercum Day will feature free donuts, hot chocolate, coffee, giveaways and more!  Look for the SummitCove Yeti on the prowl in River Run with free handouts too!  SummitCove is running a great sale on River Run Condos for opening day weekend: Stay 2 nights in Keystone Resort and get your 3rd night free!  Check out Keystone’s Opening Day 2011 Availability here!

The first snowfall of the season!  Snow has been falling on and off throughout the day today.  Remember to drive in winter ‘mode’!  Keystone’s opening day is just 27 days away and we couldn’t be more excited!  Bundle up, winter is here! This year’s opening day celebration will be named  “Dercum Day,” as a tribute to the late Max Dercum; one of the original founders of Keystone Resort who passed away earlier this fall, just short of his 99th birthday.  This statue of Max and his Wife, Edna, (seen below) greets skiers and riders as they head over the bridge towards the gondola in Keystone.   In addition to the first chance to hit the slopes, Dercum Day will feature free doughnuts, hot chocolate, coffee, giveaways and more!  Look for the SummitCove Yeti on the prowl with free handouts too!

When Is It Going To Snow!? Contest
4 Lucky Winners guessed the first snowfall date correctly.  The final names will be announced tomorrow! Stay tuned!

The first snow of the season happened this week, with light dustings seen at the higher elevations at Arapahoe Basin.  There is a chill in the air today and winter will soon be here before you know it!

Typically A-Basin begins their snowmaking in mid-October when temperatures start cooling down more permanently.  Keystone Resort is scheduled to open on November 4th, weather permitting.  Pray for snow!

Season Passes are on sale now!  If you are thinking of skiing or riding more than 4-5 days this season it might be a good idea to look into buying a pass, as it will save you money in the long run.  A-Basin Season Passes will be on sale starting October 1st.   Also consider the Summit Value Pass which includes unlimited skiing or riding at Keystone and A-Basin, with limited days at Breckenridge.

SummitCove.com is also offering some great early bird winter booking rates, so get out your calendars and start planning your trip to Keystone!  Call us today!

Keystone Ski Resort has already reported over 111 inches of snow so far this season!  Even though Denver is still seeing beautiful, warm days, Keystone Colorado has been getting pounded with snow storm after storm! Every day seems to be a powder day!

POWDER SKIING IN KEYSTONE RESORT COLORADO

Keystone has even expanded their night skiing hours over the Holidays- they are open every night til 8 until January 1st, so you can make the most of all of this snow.  The powder is fresh and SummitCove.com is offering some AMAZING deals on condos.  Book yours today, beat the I-70 traffic and stay the night.. or the weekend in Keystone!  Give us a call for the best deal out there!

Come up and enjoy powder skiing and great lodging with SummitCove

There have been many stories about the snow in Colorado and more importantly, in Keystone Resort this season.  Up until late October there had not been much….in fact, it was getting downright sketchy if Keystone would be able to open by Nov 5th with the warm temperatures.  Well, all the hype IS TRUE that you’re hearing.  The mountains of Colorado and Keystone are ABOVE AVERAGE right now for snowfall…..and the Outback at Keystone has over 4 FEET of snow already!

“But Denver does not have much snow….how can it be snowy in Keystone?”

Great question.  Weather in Colorado is a bit different.  Many people think that when it snows in Denver, the mountains get hammered with snow.  That IS true, but the bigger storms that create a “downslope effect” as we call it locally, keep Denver dry as a bone.  The typical scenario is when you arrive at the airport and look to the West.  You can see the foothills, but not the peaks of the Mountains.  Yet, it is completely blue sky in Denver…..and a bit windy.  That exact situation is what creates snow that is FEET DEEP in most ski areas.

That same scenario has unfolded about 3 times this year and Keystone has some of the best early season snow we have seen in years!  Get here now….no matter how!

Come up to Keystone Colorado and enjoy the mountains and the wonderful weather.  We are in a nice cycle of sunshine in the mornings wiht a quick rain shower in the late afternoons and perfect sunsets.  No need to sit around and sweat when you can come to Keystone and play golf with temps in the 70′s.  Bring some sun screen and the kids and have some fun in Keystone.

Today is going to be a high of 74 degrees with sunshine and a light breeze making the weather in Keystone Colorado among the nicest in the state.  If you are one of our many guests who come up from the front range this might be a weekend for you, with the forecast of triple digit weather for Denver, why not come up and enjoy all that Keystone Resort has to offer and escape the heat!

Enjoy the weather in Keystone Resort Poolside at the Springs

Winter Storm for Summit County Colorado

According to 9 News, Summit County and Keystone will benefit from another storm tonight!  The prediction is 10 – 18 inches, so early skiing will be even better.  No crowds, fresh snow, and the last weekend to get your season pass.  Head up before the snow hits Denver Sat. evening.