Top 5: What’s New and Improved at Keystone?

Nov. 13, 2015 By Keystone Resort

Keystone continues to offer the most valuable and convenient big mountain family ski experience. Each year we add and improve offerings and programs to make the experience even better for our guests.

Here’s our Top 5 improvements and additions for the Winter 2015/16 season:

100,000 Kids Ski Free Lift Tickets Milestone
Keystone has long been the place where kids rule, and this year the proof is in the pudding as the resort’s industry-leading Kids Ski Free program is poised to reach 100,000 free kids tickets provided during the fourth season of the program. Every day, all season long, kids 12 and younger ski for free at Keystone with no blackout dates. All guests need to do to qualify is stay two or more nights in one of Keystone’s numerous accommodation options, which span from luxury hotel rooms to cozy ski-in, ski-out condominiums. When it comes to family, no one does it better than Keystone!Keep an eye out on December 1 for an announcement about the celebration to honor the milestone.
Hint: you could win some amazing prizes! www.keystoneresort.com/kidsskifree
NEW! Private Family LessonsWhether your family is new to skiing and snowboarding or you’re seasoned snow veterans, those looking to develop new
skills, improve technique or explore the mountain like never before can enjoy a family private lesson together. Taking advantage of shared on-snow time, bonding is just an added bonus to these specially designed lessons. Private lessons can be reserved for up to six family members (or friends) of similar ability, and with instructors who specialize in working with the whole family you can rest assured that everyone’s ski and snowboard needs will be met on the snow. A family private lesson at Keystone is the perfect way to create memories together and take your shared passion to the next level, so this new product is a can’t-miss for snow-loving families.
Let it Snow: Snow Making Improvements
More than 10 different snowmaking projects were completed to repair, upgrade and enhance Keystone’s snowmaking system, including the replacement of a primary water supply pump and upgrades to key electrical systems. While largely unseen, these efforts provide guests with the best possible product and one of the earliest openings in all of Colorado.
Women’s Ultimate 4 Lesson Experience

In its second season, the Women’s Ultimate 4 program provides the ultimate convenience for mothers who might have children in ski school or ladies simply looking to enjoy a leisurely morning. This small group ski lesson takes place from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., offers a prime learning environment for up to four women, and is led by an experienced female instructor from the Keystone Ski & Ride School. In these lessons women can learn or brush up on their skiing or snowboarding skills, from the foundation-building basics of a first-timer class, to navigating the easiest greens, to sharing tactics and camaraderie on the resort’s beginner and intermediate trails, the nurturing and encouraging setting is just one reason these lessons are already a guest favorite. Additionally, all Women’s Ultimate 4 lessons are offered with a Buy Two Get One Free option. The Women’s Ultimate 4 lesson is offered during peak periods throughout the winter, including Dec. 26-31; Feb. 12-20; and March 5-27.
Kidtopia: Bigger & Better Than EVER
Keystone continues to redefine the family resort experience with year-round Kidtopia activities and animation. Kids of all ages—including those young at heart—can enjoy a variety of daily programming throughout the winter season beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Providing new ways for friends and families to experience the resort, Kidtopia truly goes above and beyond to elevate any family vacation. Test your aim and compete with family members at the Giant Snowball Launch, hunt for the elusive sasquatch during the Bigfoot Adventure Walk, create a masterpiece and keepsake at Cupcakes and Canvases and experience the world’s largest snow fort beginning mid-December – just to name a few of the daily, family-friendly Kidtopia offerings. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy adventure or some down time off the mountain, Kidtopia is a one-stop shop for family fun. With the majority of Kidtopia events free of charge for all participants, creative daily programming is just another way Keystone continues to add value to the family mountain experience. 2015-2016 Kidtopia winter schedule.