The River Run Rocks  Concert Series has one more show for the 2012 ski and snowboard season!  This Saturday, April 7th at 3 pm, Sam Bush will perform with KC Groves and the Creekside Entertainers.  The show will be in River Run Village, and the cost is free!

There will be plenty of food, drink specials and you can snag a great seat on the deck of Wolf Rock, 9280′, TapHouse and Luigi’s.

SummitCove is offering great discounts on lodging in April.  Throughout the month, there are still plenty of activities scheduled at nearby Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain Resort and Breckenridge, so make plans to visit Summit County!

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 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 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

Keystone Resort, and 7 other ski areas are now offering the Epic Pass early bird special for the 2012/2013 ski season!  It’s never to early to plan your ski and snowboard season, particularly when early planning can save you money.  Purchases made before April 15, 2012 offer the lowest guaranteed price and best benefits, and only require $49 down now.  The remaining balance will be automatically charged to the same card in September 2012 with the partial pay plan.  The down payment cannot be refunded, and the final payment cannot be cancelled.

The Epic Pass has no blackout dates and unlimited access to Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, and Arapahoe Basin.  The pass includes EpicMix, and is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Early Bird prices for the Epic Pass are:

• Adults $659
• Children (5-12) $339
• Seniors (65+) 539.00

For updated information about all of your options for Colorado Ski Passes, click here.  Contact SummitCove today to book your Keystone lodging at this year’s rates!

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!

Keystone Resort has great ski and snowboard conditions, and plenty of Spring Break events lined up.  For anyone who is taking a late March or early April spring break ski trip, there will also be savings!  SummitCove is offering a late season special that gives guests who book 3 nights of lodging in select properties a 4th night free.  Guests that book  5 nights will receive a 6th and 7th night for free.   The special will run from Sunday, March 25th through April 25th.  Though Keystone Resort is scheduled to close on April 8th, Arapahoe Basin is located just minutes from Keystone and will stay open until the snow melts.  Last year, that was July 4th, so there is still plenty of time to ski this season!

There are plenty of events to keep visitors to SummitCove busy later in the season.  Take a look at the schedule below:

• 3/22 High Five Live at Snake River Saloon
• 3/24 Live Music Saturdays at Arapahoe Basin featuring Todd Johnson
• 3/24 Keystone March Concert Series featurning Naive Melodies, a Talking Heads Tribute Band
• 3/31 The Congress at Snake River Saloon
• 3/31 Live Music Saturdays at Arapahoe Basin featuring Todd Johnson
• 3/31 Keystone March Concert Series: 40 oz. to Freedom,  Sublime Tribute Band
• 3/31: Volcom Peanut Butter & Rail Jam
• 4/7: River Run Rocks! Free Concert Series: Sam Bush
• 4/7: Live Music Saturdays at A-Basin: Colin Kelly
• 4/7: Moonlight Dinner Series at A-Basin
• 4/8: Keystone Slush Cup & Closing Day
• 4/8: Beach’N Egg Hunt at A-Basin
• 4/14: Save Our Snow Celebration at A-Basin

If you are ready to reserve your Keystone, Colorado lodging, contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner today, and be sure to ask about the Spring Stay and Save promotion!

Check out this cool video shot as a time lapse from a balcony at The Springs in River Run Village in Keystone.  Great shots of the mountain & the awesome pool area… be sure to check out the waterslide!

A Day at The Springs in Keystone

Keystone Resort is gearing up for an exciting Spring Break, but it’s never too early to plan for your summer trip to the mountains!  The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival will make its return to River Run Village on June 23rd and 24th .

The Bacon Festival will return for a second year after joining the lineup of Keystone summer festivals in 2011, and became an instant hit.  Guests who book early for the event with SummitCove will be entered to win 2 tickets and save 25% on select properties the week of the festival.

The event schedule has not been finalized, but it will include bacon tastings and bacon inspired culinary creations from various restaurants, live music, demonstrations, and much more.  The Bacon Festival is the perfect time to plan a weekend in the cool mountain air.  Once the official schedule of events has been published, we’ll be sure to post an update!

If you are ready to plan your summer vacation to Keystone, Colorado, contact a SummitCove Vacation Planner today to reserve your lodging!

Keystone Resort will host a free Avalanche Awareness Presentation on Thursday, March 8th at Warren Station in River Run Village.  The presentation will run from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.  This is an excellent informational event for SummitCove guests and backcountry adventurers to attend.

The presentation will cover the basic components of avalanche terrain, snowpack conditions,  mountain weather, and decision making.  Members of the Avalanche trained Keystone Ski Patrol team will present the information.  There will also be a free question and answer session that will include equipment demonstrations for beacons, probes and shoveling technique.  Attendees can expect plenty of discussion about backcountry travel and safety, particularly in light of the dangerous avalanche season that Colorado has experienced this year.

Drinks will be available at the event, and all tips from the bar sales will be donated to the CAIC (Colorado Avalanche Information Center) general education and forecasting fund in Andre Hartlief’s name.  Hartlief was a Keystone ski patroller who was killed in an avalanche near Wolf Creek Pass last month.