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Keystone is another town centered around a single resort. With 2 world-class golf courses, access to Arapahoe Basin and Keystone ski areas, and five-star dining, this is one town that truly does have it all. Keystone is proud to vie with Loveland Ski Area in Colorado and Killington in Vermont to be the first ski area each year to open. Since Arapahoe Basin boasts the latest closing every year, this gives this part of the County an eight-month ski season!
Keystone is oriented around two separate villages: "the Pond" with activities such as ice-skating and hockey, and River Run, a newer village at the base of the Gondola. Both have shops and restaurants to tempt any tastes.

Keystone has four different mountains to ski. Together they offer 2,227 skiable acres of terrain serviced by 24 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 Mountain is known for its groomed, wide trails, and designated slow skiing areas, perfect for families and beginners. North Peak boasts steep mogul covered runs, and smooth cruisers that cater to the more advanced skier. The Outback features gladed tree skiing to offer the adventurous intermediate and advanced skiers powder skiing long after the main runs turn to packed powder. Arapahoe Basin is famous for the steep and deep. No frills, just some of the most exciting and challenging skiing around.

The golf courses include Keystone Ranch and the newer River Course, both with challenging holes and breathtaking scenery. Keystone also has a fabulous conference facility that hosts groups from all over the world, taking advantage of all our mountain seasons.

Just down the road from the resort are terrific opportunities to explore the towns of Sts John and Montezuma, bringing visitors back into a historical time with remnants of our local mining heritage. These can be explored through trails, four-wheel drive tours or on skis or snowshoes in winter.

At the end of an action-packed day, restaurants await, and they are some of the finest in the county. Whether you take the gondola up to the several on the mountain, or choose to dine at Ski Tip Ranch or Keystone Ranch, there is something for every palate.

If you need more action than food, you can enjoy one of Keystone's many festivals or enjoy the only night skiing in Summit County. In short, there's something for everyone.