About Keystone
Keystone is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 3,128 feet of vertical drop, 3,148 skiable acres, 130 marked runs, served by 20 lifts, with an average of about 235" of snow a year. Keystone opened in 1970 and developed into a multi-mountain Summit County resort; it is now operated by Vail Resorts. The resort covers more than 3,000 acres and is known for broad family terrain and night skiing. Trail counts vary by publication and season.
Why Visit Keystone?
- 130 runs with 3,127ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 235"
- 3,148 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 20 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Keystone, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
12,408ft
Summit Elevation
3,782m
9,281ft
Base Elevation
2,829m
3,127ft
Vertical Drop
953m
3,148 acres
Skiable Area
1,273.95 ha
130
Total Runs
3.5mi
Longest Run
5.6km
20
Lifts
235"
Avg. Snowfall
597cm annually
How Keystone compares
Terrain Breakdown
19%
32%
49%
●Beginner
19% of trails
■Intermediate
32% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
49% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 1, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Keystone
By Car
Keystone is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.6045
Longitude-105.9530
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Keystone trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Keystone averages 235" of snowfall a year.
Keystone rates 19% of its terrain as beginner, across 130 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Keystone averages 235" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,408 ft.
Keystone is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.6045, -105.953.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Keystone, plus any places we've researched.
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