Keystone Attractions

Keystone offers plenty of wintertime fun for non-skiers, from snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides, to hot air ballooning and mushing. But make no mistake: this is a skiing and snowboarding kind of resort. Cross-country enthusiasts can do their thing at the resort's Nordic Center, but the main attraction here is Keystone's ski area, which offers the biggest lighted terrain area for night skiing in the state. One lift ticket gives Keystone skiers access to four mountains, encompassing 2,227 acres of terrain serviced by 19 lifts. Three mountains are accessible from the Keystone Village Base area. The fourth, Arapahoe Basin, is a 10 minute shuttle ride up Loveland Pass. Keystone’s skiers and snowboarders also enjoy an easy commute to three more premier ski areas, including Copper Mountain, Loveland, and Breckenridge.

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Keystone summers are legendary, with perfect temperatures, stunning scenery and a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Keystone Mountain offers bikers an extensive trail system with some of the most-technical downhill courses in the nation. With easy access to Arapahoe National Forest and the White River National Forest, Keystone also offers hiking enthusiasts a wealth of trails to choose from. Fly-fishing fanatics take advantage of nearby gold-medal stretches on the Colorado, South Platte, Arkansas and Eagle rivers, or hit the shores of sparkling Lake Dillon for secluded wading and casting spots. And not to leave out golfers, Keystone Ranch, the resort's par-72 course, boasts a stellar design by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and several accolades from top golf-industry publications.

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One of the region's first planned year-round resorts, Keystone was designed from the ground up to take advantage of the area's beautiful natural surroundings and boasts an array of outdoor adventures, from skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to mountain biking and kayaking in the summer. With its affordable accommodations, upscale shops, family-friendly activities and swanky four-star restaurants, Keystone attracts a diverse mix of ski fanatics, outdoor enthusiasts and budget-minded families.

Keystone's three unique villages, River Run, Lakeside and Mountain House are also worthy of exploration, offering visitors a wealth of upscale boutiques, fun outdoor cafes, lively bars and a full cultural calendar of festivals and events, including the popular Bluegrass & Beer Festival. Gourmands arrive by gondola to Alpenglow Stube -- elevation 11,444 feet -- which is one of the most unusual and critically acclaimed restaurants in Colorado.