Keystone, Colorado
Keystone Resort in Colorado is quickly taking its place among the best all-season vacation destinations in the country. Once the home of mainly alpine adventures, Keystone is drawing visitors all year who want a vacation filled with adventures in the Great Outdoors. Surrounded by idyllic pine forests in Summit County, Keystone is the place to be for mountain fun of all description. A day's itinerary in Keystone can include hiking, fly fishing, skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, mountain biking, golfing, white-water rafting, wine tasting, or seeing the sights on a scenic gondola ride. Combine Mother Nature with all the restaurants and shopping opportunities, and you have a perfect vacation destination that's fun for the entire family!While warmer activities are catching on, Keystone's bread and butter are the alpine activities that made the resort famous. Keystone Mountain offers skiers of all skill levels ample opportunity for testing their downhill mettle. The area's three inter-connected mountains offer over 1800 acres of skiable terrain. There are 117 trails and 22 lifts servicing runs for every ability. Keystone is also widely regarded as having some of the best night skiing in the country, with 17 trails open until 8:30 pm. The ski school will get even the most novice skier up and moving.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do around Keystone when the snow melts. White River National Forest encompasses the boundaries of Summit County and provides an endless wonderland for active exploration. Whether you have a passion for hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking, you can practice them all in White River. If you are an aquatics lover, beautiful Dillon Reservoir (also called Dillon Lake) is ready with sailing, pontoon boating, pleasure craft cruises, and canoe and kayak rentals. Anglers have plenty of fishing holes to choose from. The South Platte, Arkansas, Eagle, Colorado, and Blue Rivers are all highly regarded fishing holes.
If you like to include golf in your vacation plans, look no further than Keystone. Keystone Ranch Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., offers spectacular views that complement a difficult test of skill. Some of the holes were patterned after Scottish links courses, while others are wide open, utilizing water hazards and trees to snag errant shots. You can also try your luck on the River Course that follows the path of the Snake River and offers incredible views of the Continental Divide and the Gore Range. The course utilizes mountainous terrain, elevation changes, and strategically placed water hazards to test your shot-making prowess. Five sets of tees accommodate all skill levels.
Keystone has something for every vacationing taste. Foodies will want to attend one of Keystone's regularly scheduled wine tastings. Mountain biking enthusiasts can take a relaxing ride up the mountain on the Summit Express, and then enjoy a thrilling descent on one of the mountain's many trails. Horse lovers can take an easy going ride on the trails, or check out the scenery in a horse-drawn wagon. The resort has specifically designed programs for kids in the Keystone Kid Zone. Dine in one of the resort's mountain top restaurants and enjoy scenic wonders along with outstanding cuisine. Keystone will leave you wanting more and planning your return visit!
