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Keystone ski resort

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📷 Keystone

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Keystone

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Updated: Oct 12, 10:00 PM•Weather at base: 2,830m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Oct 25

Keystone is projected to open October 25, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: April, March, February. Best weeks: 5 Apr–11 Apr, 29 Mar–4 Apr, 1 Mar–7 Mar.NovDecJan3Feb2Mar1AprCloses 12 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1April51cm avg · last season 24.8
  2. #2March41cm avg · last season 25.9
  3. #3February36cm avg · last season 32.4

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 5 Apr – 11 Apr · last season 23.4
  2. #2 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 25
  3. #3 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 31

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

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About Keystone

Keystone Resort is located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and features over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain across three distinct peaks. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere with night skiing, a variety of terrain parks, and a dedicated learning area for beginners. Signature experiences include mountaintop dining, snowcat skiing, and a lively village with shops and restaurants. Keystone stands out for its extensive night skiing and diverse terrain suitable for all ability levels.

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Frequently asked questions about Keystone

Where is Keystone?
Keystone is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Keystone?
Keystone runs from a base elevation of 2,830 m (9,285 ft) to a summit of 3,782 m (12,408 ft), giving a vertical drop of 952 m (3,123 ft).
How big is Keystone?
Keystone has 3,148 acres (1,274 hectares) of skiable terrain, 140 marked runs and 21 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Keystone?
Keystone is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Keystone?
Keystone typically operates from October to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Keystone get in a typical season?
Keystone averages 235 inches / 597 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Keystone in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #208 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +0% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Keystone averaged +0% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Keystone has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 +2%, '23-24 +16%.