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Keystone Resort Is Open for Summer Operations

~Offering an Ideal Mountain Getaway~

July 5, 2019

Summer officially kicked off at Keystone Resort, with several fun summer activities including, mountaintop snow tubing, downhill mountain biking, golfing, free daily programs, scenic lift rides and variety of village festivals. Keystone’s summer season provides guests with the ideal summer getaway, regardless of how they choose to explore. For detailed operation hours, lodging deals, summer activities and more, visit KeystoneResort.com.

 Summer lodging rates begin at $119 a night and all stays include several free perks including free golf on day of arrival, free one-hour tennis court rental, free yoga or fitness class, a free guided hike, and free scenic lift tickets for kids 12 and younger. A variety of accommodation options are available throughout the resort, from hotel to multi-bedroom condos and townhomes, located within settings such as a lively village atmosphere or secluded within the White River National Forest.

 Keystone is packed with enticing explorations. Mountaintop summer snow tubing  and other top activities to enjoy at Keystone Resort this month:

 Mountaintop Summer Snow Tubing

Guests can still get their adrenaline fix this summer at the Adventure Point tubing hill. After an epic winter season, Keystone’s summer stash of snow is bigger and better than ever. Situated at 11,640-feet elevation atop Dercum Mountain, Keystone boasts the only summer snow tubing operation in Colorado held on actual snow. Guests can zip down multiple tubing lanes, without all the winter apparel, and enjoy conveyor-lift access back to the top.

 Feel the Thrill of Downhill

Starting June 7, the Keystone Bike Park will be open daily. The Bike Park features 34 lift-serviced singletrack mountain biking trails, with progressive terrain welcoming riders of all ability levels. Check out several group ride options ranging from fun free downhill events, to weekly group rides dedicated to women. Plus, the Keystone Bike Academy caters to riders of all levels offering beginner clinics, private lessons and downhill guides. With lingering on-mountain snow from Keystone’s exceptional winter season, trails will open on a rolling basis throughout June, as conditions permit. Current trail offerings can be found online atKeystoneBikePark.com. Bike and full downhill gear rentals are conveniently available at Keystone Sports locations in the resort’s River Run Village, and Bike Park Season Passes may be purchased now by visiting KeystoneResort.com.

Get On the Green

Keystone Resort is home to two distinct 18-hole golf facilities, offering 36-holes of championship golf in one idyllic setting. The River Course offers impressive elevation changes, variable bunkers, water hazards and six sets of tees on each hole to challenge and welcome golfers of all ability levels. Keystone Ranch Golf Course is set on historic ranch land where original structures and old western heritage remain throughout the course, providing a nostalgic feel amongst the breathtaking scenery. New this year is the Family Golf Package which offers free golf and rentals for kids 17 and under, exclusive savings on lodging, golf rates, green fees, practice facility access and free golf on day of arrival with a two night stay.

 Kidtopia: Free Daily Programming for Families

Keystone’s signature daily Kidtopia activities kick off on opening day, providing families with a variety of activities and interactive adventures daily throughout the summer. From June 7 to Aug. 31, Kidtopia offerings such as kids yoga, golf games, family nature hikes, river science outings, and environment based learning connect families to the natural surroundings of the resort through hands-on learning disguised as fun. The daily Kidtopia schedule can be found at KeystoneResort.com.

 Scenic Lift Rides

Guests can elevate any Keystone visit with a scenic lift ride to the top of Dercum Mountain. Scenic lift rides begin daily at 10 a.m., offering picturesque views that extend as far as the eye can see, including the Continental Divide, Tenmile Range, and Lake Dillon. Photo opportunities, hiking, games and delicious fare at the Overlook Grill at Summit House grill await.