Keystone

Night skiing, a skating lake and kids ski free.

Three peaks with long groomers in front and quieter bowls behind, plus the longest ski day in Colorado thanks to night skiing. A big outdoor skating lake, tubing and a giant mountaintop snow fort make it a family favorite. Kids 12 and under ski free when you book two or more nights through the resort.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,128 ft

Summit

12,408 ft

Skiable terrain

3,149 acres

Trails

140

Lifts

21

Average snowfall

235″ a year

Longest run

3.5 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 12%
• Intermediate 39%
• Advanced 49%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Ice skating
• Sleigh rides
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Spa
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• New Year’sThu, Dec 31, 7 pm

  New Year’s Eve fireworks

  Fireworks and a torchlight parade over River Run gondola plaza, after music and night skiing from 4 to 7 pm. Free.

• Pond skimEarly April (annual)Usually

  Springtastic Pond Skim

  Costumed skiers and riders try to skim across a slushy pond at the end of the season.

Where to stay

• base villageKindred Resort

  New hotel and condos at River Run, steps from the gondola, with a spa and the ski school on site.

  River Run, by the gondola
• hotelKeystone Lodge & Spa

  Resort hotel beside the skating lake in Lakeside Village with a full spa.

  Free shuttle to lifts
• hotelHyatt Place Keystone

  Straightforward hotel on US-6 with breakfast included, between Keystone and Dillon.

  5 min drive
• hotelBest Western Ptarmigan Lodge

  Value motel-style rooms by Lake Dillon in Dillon town.

  10 min drive
• innSki Tip Lodge

  Historic log lodge that is now a cozy inn and a well-loved restaurant.

  Free shuttle, ~5 min

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Keystone Lake skating · Lakeside Village

  A big maintained outdoor rink on the lake in Lakeside Village, with skate rentals.

• Mountaintop snow fort · Top of the River Run Gondola

  Billed as the world’s largest mountaintop snow fort, at the top of Dercum Mountain. Kids love it.

• Keystone Stables sleigh rides · 5 min drive

  Horse-drawn sleigh rides from Keystone Stables, including dinner rides.

• Keystone Nordic Center · 5 min drive

  Groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails by the River Course.

• Alpenglow Stube · North Peak summit

  Fine dining at the top of North Peak, reached by gondola.

• Dillon Dam Brewery · 10 min drive

  Big, busy brewpub in Dillon, a local après standby.

Après and nightlife

• Kickapoo Tavern

  River Run log-cabin tavern with a sunny patio at the bottom of the gondola.

• Snake River Saloon

  Long-running steakhouse and bar with live music on US-6.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Denver International Airport (DEN) · about 1 hr 40 min drive
• Denver · about 1.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps