Skiing In Keystone, Colorado
Hi, it’s Rachel Turner (again)! If your staying at our Keystone, Colorado rental house, you know that it is very close to the Keystone ski slopes. Like less than a half mile. So you’re probably thinking; “Okay, you’ve told us about a lot of things to do. But what about skiing in Keystone, Colorado?” Skiing really isn’t my forte, so I don’t enjoy it that much. It’s something about the coldness, and the fact that I broke my collarbone twice skiing. Don’t have a heart attack; it was at a different resort. Vail, to be exact and in the back bowls. The moral of the story is to avoid slopes with names like “Heavy Metal” and “Iron Cross”.
Anyway, of all the ski resorts, Keystone, Colorado is my favorite. I don’t know if it’s the ski runs, or the comfort that I’m close to the house. I really don’t know. Now I’ll give you the “low-down” on the runs going from the easiest to the hardest at Keystone, Colorado (well, maybe not all the runs. Only the ones that I remember/like).
Greens
Schoolmarm at Keystone, Colorado: this is a great Keystone ski run for beginner skiers. The pace is leisure, great for kids. This Keystone ski run is pretty long, about 3 ½ miles. If you are an advanced skier, I wouldn’t recommend this Keystone ski run. It can get annoying with the people if you’re trying to go fast. And I would try to avoid the afternoon rush to get down at all costs. Unless, you are a beginner or you have a kid who is young. This is an awesome Keystone ski run though for the morning and lunchtime.
Silverspoon at Keystone, Colorado: this is a quick easy green that leads you to the Montezuma lift (halfway up the mountain lift). This Keystone ski run is one of my personal favorites. It’s easy going, but a whole bunch of fun! Especially after your sisters have dragged you on blacks all day. The snow is fluffy like a cloud, and the sun’s smile reflects off the snow and onto your smiling face.
There is a learning center at the top of the Keystone, Colorado mountain. The learning center has easy greens that lead down to a lift and a magic carpet. I still love going on the magic carpet. Because you can just sit there and it takes you up the mountain. Boo ya!!!!!!!
And know duh, there’s a bunny hill for children or beginners.
Blues
Springdipper at Keystone, Colorado: this Keystone ski run is a wonderful blue. It’s challenging but not too hard. I personally love to warm up with this ski run. It’s great for intermediate skiers. And it’s great if you’re trying to step it up a notch if you’re a beginner. And also if your looking for a little thrill, there are small jumps and tree runs along the side of the ski run.
Prospector at Keystone, Colorado: this run is pretty steep, but not too terribly hard. Prospector is one of the only blue runs in the outback ski area. This Keystone ski run is great for intermediate skiers.
Mozart at Keystone, Colorado: this ski run takes you to the outback. And although Mozart is a blue it’s very steep and icy. This Keystone ski run is for pretty advanced skiers. And this Keystone ski run is also very busy. I really don’t like this particular Keystone ski run. But you’re welcome to try it. And if you don’t want to take this Keystone ski run, you can also take the gondola to the outback.
Blacks
Pika at Keystone, Colorado: this Keystone ski run is for advance skiers. Pika is a mogul run in the trees. Pika is very difficult but very good for snowball fights. I actually love this one. Except for when you completely face plant into a mogul. Woopsie!
Cat Dancer at Keystone, Colorado: this is also a mogul run. It’s pretty hard. But I like Cat Dancer because well, it has Cat in it. And if you have a lot of snow or not that much it’s still a great Keystone ski run.
There are many other ski runs at Keystone, at all different levels. One of the many reasons Keystone, Colorado is my favorite ski resort. If you want to see more Keystone ski runs, there’s always a trail map.