Trail Map - Keystone Resort

GRAYS PEAK
14,270
MOUNT EDWARDS
13,850
ARGENTINE PEAK
13,738
GLACIER MOUNTAIN
12,443
MOUNT GUYOT
13,370
INDEPENDENCE MOUNTAIN
12,614
Forest Service Access
Two If By Sea
Indy Face
1.75 miles
INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Closes at 1:30 p.m.
Liberty Trees
Patriot
Liberty
Midnight Ride
Revolution
Black Rock
Alhambra
THE WINDOWS
Closes at 2:00 p.m.
.5 miles
BERGMAN BOWL
Closes at 1:30 p.m.
Open 61
Roulette
Black Jack
P.B.
Tommy Knocker
8 Iron
KEYSTONE PEAK
12,408
Stray Horse
Rathbone
ERICKSON BOWL
Closes at 1:30 p.m.
Cornucopia
1.5 miles
ALL UPPER BOWL ACCESS
FROM OUTPOST LODGE
The Outpost
1.25 miles
Christmas Tree
The Corral
NORTH PEAK
11,660
Goalpost Gully
Fox Trot
Anticipation
Outer
Limits
The Stadium
Victory Chutes
Conquest
The
Trap
The Wolf Den
Timberwolf
Bushwhacker
Badger
WAPITI PEAK
12,354
NORTH BOWL
Closes at 1:30 p.m.
The Grizz
1 mile
The Black Forest
SOUTH BOWL
Closes at 1:30 p.m.
Puma Bowl
Escape
Bingo
Oh, Bob
Elk Run
The Outback 11,980'
Wombat
Chutes
Bighorn
Tele
Trees
Porcupine
Wolverine
Wildfire
Pika
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Mouse Trap
Narrow Gauge
Gun Barrel
Buck Shot
Wild Card
Crap Game
Brahma
Sneak
Snake Pit
Jane’s Journey
Spillway
Summit House
DERCUM MOUNTAIN
11,640
Adventure Point
TUBING HILL
OUTPOST GONDOLA
Prospector
Last Alamo
Ambush
Powder Cap
Star Fire
Geronimo
Cat Dancer
UNPATROLLED
UNMAINTAINED
WAYBACK
Coyote Caper
Fox Trot
OUTBACK EXPRESS
Lodgepole
The Willows
Cat South Glades
Montezuma
Road
Hunki Dori
Montezuma
SENSITIVE WILDLIFE AREA
DO NOT ENTER
River Run Village
River Run Road
Gold Bug
To River Run
SUMMIT EXPRESS
RIVER RUN GONDOLA
River Run
Green Bus Route
Gateway
Plaza
Ina’s Way
East Keystone Road
Santa
Missouri
HIGHWAY 6
Fe
Midland
Pika
Mountain View
Plaza
B ear
Swandyke
Tree
Jacques
Santa Fe
Whipsaw
GONDOLA
MID STATION
St.
Beger
James
River Run
Porcupine
Spring Dipper
Whipsaw
Bobtail
Dercum’s Dash
Schoolmarm
Mountain The Inn at House
Keystone
Haywood
Keystone
Medical Center
Jackwhacker
Jaybird
Boy
Orfint
Jack straw
ARGENTINE
Modest Girl
Marmot
Cross-cut
Last Hoot
Jackface
Flying Dutchman
MONTEZUMA EXPRESS
Gassy Thompson
Ballhooter
DISCOVERY
Spring Dipper
NASTAR Racing
Last Chance
Learning
Area
Frenchman
Schoolmarm
West Keystone Road
Bachelor
Ripperoos Road–Easiest Way Down—
Wild
Last Hoot
Irishman
Paymaster
Silver Spoon
PERU EXPRESS
Lower Go Devil
HooDoo
Schoolmaster
Silvermaster
Two Sled Road
Lakeside Village
Learning
Area
Schoolmarm
Packsaddle
Bowl
Scout
RANGER
Endeavor
Ida Belle
A-51 Bypass
Rail Yard
The
Alley
Freda’s
Rail Yard
The Slot
Incubator
Richter
Park Lane
A-51
Main Street
Super Pipe
Rail Yard
Go
I-70
D evil
Mozart
Diamond
Back
Mine Shaft
A-51 Terrain Park
Mozart
Diamond Back
RUBY EXPRESS
Bullet Glades
Bullet
Star Fire
SANTIAGO EXPRESS
Glades
Black Hawk
Cat Dancer
LaBonte’s Cabin
LEGEND
Skiers should be advised that a green
circle, blue square or black diamond at
Keystone is not necessarily the same as a
green circle, blue square or black diamond
at other resorts. The system is a relative
rating of trails at each resort and does not
compare trail difficulty between resorts.
Skiers and riders should begin with the
easiest terrain and then move up in
difficulty as their ability permits in order to
understand the relative rating at Keystone.
Patrol Phones
First Aid
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
PICK UP ANY RED
ON-MOUNTAIN PHONE OR
FROM A CELL PHONE CALL
970-496-3100
UNPATROLLED
UNMAINTAINED
Keystone Totals
Skiable Terrain . . . . . . 3,148 acres/1,274 ha
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,128 ft/953 m
Base Elevation . . . . . . . . . 9,280 ft/2,829 m
Summit Elevation . . . . . . 12,408 ft/3,782 m
Number of Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Number of Lifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Easiest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19%
More Difficult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
Most Difficult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49%
2009 – 2010 Winter Season:
November 6, 2009 through April 11, 2010
Easiest
More Difficult
Most Difficult
Extreme Terrain
Information, Lost & Found
Restrooms
Food & Beverage
Keystone Sports Shop
Cocktails
Ski School Meeting Place
Dercum Mountain/North Peak at Keystone/The Outback
ski areas are located on National Forest System land
and are under permit from the Forest Service, USDA.
Keystone is located in the White River National Forest.
It is against Colorado State law to cross any rope
at Keystone Resort: violators will be prosecuted.
Enter bowls through open gates only. Skiing or
snowboarding irresponsibly will result in the loss
of skiing and snowboarding privileges.
Lockers
Accessibile
Shuttle Stop 970-496-4200
ATM
Parking Pay Parking
Snow Cat Access
Slow Skiing Areas
Kids’ Adventure Zones
Terrain Features
Restricted Gate Access
Easiest Way Down
Terrain Park Boundary
Ski Area Boundary
Lifts
Surface Lift
Lifts with Downloading
Tenderfoot
Keystone
Lodge & Spa
Ice Rink

2 0 0 9 – 2 0 1 0 K E Y S TO N E R E S O RT . C O M
TRAIL MAP
O F F I C I A L S P O N S O R S O F VA I L R E S O R T S
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of Vail Resorts
keystoneresort.com
970-496-4FUN (4386)
The Official Sock
of Vail Resorts
The Official Beer
of Vail Resorts
The Official Energy Source
of Vail Resorts
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Provider of Vail Resorts
The Official Vitamin-Enhanced
Water of Vail Resorts
The Official Coffee
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Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Cat Skiing and more. It’s all here.
For activities information and booking call 970-496-4FUN (4386)
K E Y S TO N E R E S O RT . C O M
IT’S ALL HERE.
NIGHT SKIING & RIDING
The sun sets, you don’t have to.
Montezuma Road
Hunki Dori
Montezuma
RESORT INFORMATION
River Run Road
Gold Bug
RIVER RUN GONDOLA
River Run
Green Bus Route
Ina’s Way
LIFT INFORMATION
KeystoNe liFts opeN daily at 8:30 a.m. (9 a.m. early seasoN)
all Bowls close at 1:30 p.m.
the wiNdows close at 2 p.m.
the oUtBacK liFts close at 3 p.m.
North peaK liFts close at 3:30 p.m.
dercUm moUNtaiN liFts close at 4 p.m. (except oN Night
sKiiNg days)
Night sKiiNg caleNdar:
• open wed. – sun. 11/25 – 11/29/09, Fri. & sat. 12/4 – 12/12/09
• open 7 days a week 12/18/09 – 1/03/10
• open wed. – sun. 1/06/10 – 03/28/10
Night sKiiNg hoUrs:
• open until 8 p.m. on wednesday – saturday
• open until 6 p.m. on sundays
Visit keystoneresort.com for a complete calendar.
lift schedule is subject to change and terrain dependent.
moUNtaiN hoUse KeystoNe adaptiVe ceNter
The non-profit Keystone Adaptive Center provides year-round adaptive
snowsports and handcycling experiences for individuals with disabilities
and special needs. The Keystone Adaptive Center is a program of the
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and operates through the
generous support of Keystone Ski Resort. Please call (970) 496-4016 for
information, or visit www.boec.org.
ON-MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES
CAT SKI TOURS
KeystoNe adVeNtUre toUrs
See a whole new side of Keystone with Keystone Adventure Tours. A
full-day tour into Independence Bowl comes complete with experienced
guides to give you exclusive access to untracked terrain, perfect glades
and Keystone’s best powder stashes. In the comfort of a heated 12
person snowcat, you will travel above tree line to 12,000 feet for a view
of Keystone like you’ve never seen before. Your guided cat skiing
experience will include lunch catered by The Alpenglow Stube served in
the scenic Independence Bowl warming hut. Powder skis are included.
Reservations required. Please call 970-496-4FUN(4386) for more details
and to book your trip.
oUtBacK cat shUttle
reserVatioNs 970-496-4FUN
Save your legs for skiing & riding! Instead of hiking to your favorite
expert terrain in The Outback bowls, let us give you a ride. The Outback
Cat Shuttle accesses North and South Bowls from the summit of the
Outback. $5, cash only.
moUNtaiNtop sNowcat toUrs reserVatioNs 970-496-4FUN
Here’s an elevating tour the whole family can enjoy. Take a snowcat
ride along the Mountain Top Trail to the “Top of the World.”
Breathtaking views of the Continental Divide, Ten Mile Range and the
Gore Range are just a part of the fun.* Tours depart from KAT Central
at the top of Dercum Mountain. *Views are not guaranteed
ADVENTURE POINT
970-496-4FUN
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
tUBiNg
wedNesday – sUNday 12 – 8 p.m.*
The highest snow tubing park is here at Keystone, located at 11,640 ft
on top of Dercum Mountain. Tubing at Adventure Point is a Keystone
“must do.” This park has its own covered lift and is easily one of the
most exhilarating activities your family can experience at Keystone. You
can join us during the day or you can tube it up under the night lights.
Reservations are recommended, as this is one of the most popular
activities at Keystone. Tickets can be purchased at the Mountain Service
Center located across from the River Run Gondola.
slopecycles
gUided toUrs 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Slopecycle is the latest craze to hit the slopes. Enjoy the wild ride
on a cross between a BMX bike and a snowboard
sNowBiKes
gUided toUrs 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Snowbike experience is a blend between skiing and downhill
mountain biking. Easy to learn and considered by some to be the
Ultimate Snow Toy.
peaK to peaK sNowshoe toUr 970-496-4275
Take this challenging trek from the top of Dercum Mountain up into the
bowls. Intermediate level. Every Thursday, meet at 10 a.m. at the
Nordic Center. Reservations required.
Nastar race areNa 970-496-4981
Race for Medals—Race for Fun! Open daily 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
weather depending.
GONDOLA
MID STATION
B ear
Tree
River Run
Spring Dipper
Dercum’s Dash
Jaybird
Jack straw
Modest Girl
Flying Dutchman
Spring Dipper
Frenchman
Schoolmarm
KEYSTONE SKI & RIDE SCHOOL
TUBING HILL
Silver Spoon
970-496-4170
Kids. Adults. Skiing. Snowboarding.
Beginner. Expert. Corduroy. Bumps. Park.
Pipe. Powder. Private or Group Lessons.
It’s a lot of options, but we make it
simple by focusing on one thing—YOU.
The time spent with a Keystone Instructor can have a remarkable
impact on your mountain and resort experience. Our coaches can give
you the confidence and advice you need so you can make the most out
of your vacation.
Kid’s sKi & ride lessoNs (ages 3 – 13)
Lesson locations at the Kids’ Mountain House
location near Discovery, or in the River Run
Village location across from the ticket office.
adUlt sKi & ride lessoNs (ages 14 aNd Up)
Whether it’s your first time on the mountain or
you are ready to conquer new terrain, our
expert instructors can give you the knowledge
you need to take your skiing and riding to the
next level.
priVate lessoNs (ages 3 aNd Up, 1 to 6 people)
Get a personal instructor and guide for the day. Private lessons are
great for individuals, groups and families up to 6 people. It’s a faster
and more efficient way to learn for skiers and riders of any skill level.
BUrtoN learN to ride ceNters
Keystone is an official Kids’ and Adult Burton Learn to Ride Center.
Classes are designed to “Fast Track” the learning curve with uniquely
designed teaching methods and equipment.
KeystoNe daycare (ages 2 moNths – 6 years) 970-496-4181
While you enjoy the slopes, let your little ones rest, relax or wreak
havoc at the Children’s Center.
sNowplay KeystoNe daycare (ages 3 – 6 years old)
We know it’s fun to play in the snow. That’s why you and your family
come to Keystone. This is a non-ski program that lets your child play in
the snow, just like you’re doing up on the slopes. 970-496-4181
childreN’s sKi school helmet policy
Children age 12 and under must wear a winter sport protective helmet
while participating in ski school. In addition, children over the age of
12 who participate in designated children’s classes or programs must
wear a helmet. Rental helmets are available at our children’s ski school
locations for your convenience.
Two Sled Road
MOUNTAIN INFORMATION
riVer rUN Village moUNtaiN serVice ceNter
Keystone’s new Mountain Service Center located along the Snake River
across from the state-of-the-art River Run Gondola is your headquarters
for your winter vacation needs. Keystone is proud to offer our guests
countless amenities all in one convenient location.
sNowmaKiNg/groomiNg
At over 650 acres of snowmaking, Keystone has one of the largest
snowmaking operations in Colorado. Our snowmaking and grooming
teams are focused on giving you the best snow surface quality. In fact we
think we have the best grooming in Colorado.
day lodge Facilities
The Mountain House The Mountain House now offers all Day Guest Services
under one roof. Services include: Guest Service desk & information center,
Light
basket check, lockers, restrooms, large “brown bag” eating area, T vending
machines, retail stores & restaurants. In the River Run base area, the
basket check is located in the Buffalo courtyard between the Wolf Rock
Brewery and Gorsuch. This location has basket check, benches and
changing rooms. Also in the Buffalo courtyard is the Keystone Mountain
Concierge, your information headquarters for dining and activities.
Directly across from the River Run Gondola is the Mountain Guest Service
Center where you can find Pass Sales, tubing ticket sales, guest services,
restrooms and lockers. This year, free parking is available in both base
areas for your convenience.
50+ sKi with Us call JeFF lehmaNN 970-496-4587
50 Plus Ski with Us is a complimentary guided ski program for all
Keystone guests ages 50 and over. Guests of all abilities are welcome to
participate in this free tour. The tours are led by a Keystone Guest
Services Guide and they explore Keystone’s best trails. Meet at the
Summit House, on top of Dercum Mountain Thursdays at 9 a.m.;
December 3 – March 25th.
Learning
Area
Schoolmarm
OUTPOST GONDOLA
Summit House
Park Lane
A-51
KEYSTONE SPORTS
A-51 Terrain Park
reNtal shops 800-544-6648 (groUps call 970-496-1461)
Keystone Sports is the Official Rental
Provider of Keystone Resort. Keystone
Sports is prepared to provide individuals,
families and groups with an extensive ski
and snowboard rental fleet, quickly and
easily. We offer you the opportunity to
pick up, adjust and return at one of three
slopeside locations in River Run and
Mountain House, whichever is most
convenient for you. Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
daily and 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. on night skiing.
For advanced reservations, visit
www.rentskis.com/keystone. Rent, demo
or purchase the latest in ski and
snowboard equipment.
River Run Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-496-4619
in the heart of River Run Village, across from Starbucks
River Run Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-496-3617
in River Run Village, Upper Gold Bug lot
Mountain House Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-496-4180
in the Mountain House Base area, next to Ski School
Snowell Tuning Center, a full-service tuning center . 970-496-4532
in River Run Village, in the Buffalo Courtyard
retail shops 970-496-4398
Our retail shops are a combination of specialty stores that carry
everything from clothing and equipment to those last minute
accessories that can make or break a vacation. We carry the latest
equipment and hottest brands.
Keystone Logo Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-468-3569
in River Run Village next to Starbucks
Keystone Sports Accessories & Logowear . . . . . . . 970-496-3983
inside the Mountain House
On-Mountain Retail Location
Summit House, at the top of the Gondola . . . . . 970-496-3138
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARSHIP
Keystone Resort ECHO, the Company’s social
responsibility and environmental stewardship
program, enables us to preserve and care for our
communities and the spectacular natural
environment that surrounds our resorts. It
encompasses three core efforts --charitable
giving, volunteerism and environmental
stewardship. It is our hope that Keystone Resort ECHO continues to
reverberate positively in the places where we live, work and play for
generations to come.
appetite For liFe—good Food oN a graNd scale
Keystone Resort believes good food is fuel for a life well lived. Our
commitment is to provide our guests with wholesome high-quality
options throughout their dining experience in our mountain dining
locations as well as in our hotels.
• Sustainable Fish and Seafood
• Organic/Fair Trade Coffee
• TransFat free
• Natural meats, poultry and game where available
• Hormone free dairy
• Organic and seasonal produce
• Organic and/or local and regional wines, microbrewed beers, and
spirits
• Signature dishes that showcase local and organic ingredients
Forest health
Promoting overall forest health is of critical importance to Keystone
Resort not only because forests provide the spectacular natural settings
for our five mountain resorts and neighboring hotels, but they also
ensure clean water and abundant wildlife, and help mitigate climate
change. [Resort Name] is working with the U.S. Forest Service on many
forest health projects, including vegetation management plans at each
of our resorts and one of the largest public-private restoration projects
in the country to restore critical watersheds and habitat in the Hayman
fire burn area.
In addition, Vail Resorts and the National Forest Foundation, the nonprofit
arm of the U.S. Forest Service, have partnered to raise $1.5
million for local conservation projects that improve and enhance the
forests in and around our resorts. Thanks to donations that are matched
by the NFF, we’ve helped local non-profits build trails, improve wildlife
ON-MOUNTAIN DINING
SUMMIT HOUSE
sUmmit hoUse Food coUrt
Featuring our signature Greek Station. Also enjoy pizza, hamburgers,
soups, BBQ, hot dogs, Rocky Mountain Feshies and cold and hot drinks.
Open during night ski operations as well
the Board room
Take a break from the slopes at the Summit House’s full service bar.
THE OUTPOST
timBer ridge Food coUrt
Featuring the Pacific Rim. Also enjoy a selection of soups, hamburgers,
pizza, salad bar, pasta, wings and bakery.
alpeNglow stUBe
The highest AAA Four-Diamond dining experience in North America,
located on the top of North Peak® at 11,444 feet. Award-winning chefs
create delicious contemporary cuisine with a Bavarian accent to
complement this unique, secluded setting.
der FoNdUe chessel
Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or a fun group gathering our friendly
staff and live Bavarian style music by "Those Austrian Guys" will take you
through a four course fondue dinner and make it a night to remember.
LA BONTE’S CABIN
Boasts the best BBQ smokehouse and the best beach on the mountain
with adirondack chairs and tunes to match the beach vibe.
BASE AREA DINING
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
moUNtaiN hoUse Food coUrt
Full selection of hamburgers, soups, salads and snacks.
BlacK diamoNd pizzeria
Grab some breakfast, cappuccinos, or specialty pizzas. Also enjoy an
array of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and brews as well as
Keystone’s only slopeside deck
last liFt Bar
Enjoy regular live music and a great view of the slopes.
RIVER RUN VILLAGE
starBUcKs
Keystone Starbucks in River Run specializes in delicious coffees, teas
and fresh pastries.
parrot eyes
For après at River Run, nothing beats Parrot Eyes deck...or for that
matter, their burritos, tacos, nachos, margaritas, draft beers and worldfamous-in-Keystone
tamales. Bring the family. Bring the friends. With
live music playing regularly, this après ski just never ends.
PEAKS
snow.com/peaks
you. your family. peaKs rewards. together at last.
We know you enjoy skiing & riding at our five beautiful mountain
resorts—and we enjoy rewarding you in return!
get more oUt oF yoUr VacatioN 800-842-8062
PEAKS Rewards is our discount and
loyalty program that lets you get the
most from your vacation at our resorts.
With the PEAKS Rewards card, you can
enjoy the convenience of skipping the
ticket line and going straight to the lifts
without ever having to use a paper ticket again. You will also enjoy
resort charge privileges at participating locations—all while earning
points. Your points can be redeemed for lift tickets, ski school and
more. The more you earn, the more we reward. Last season was an
incredible year, so don’t wait to make plans for this season. We look
forward to seeing you and your family on the slopes.
ONE TICKET FIVE RESORTS
mUltiple day ticKets, mUltiple resorts 970-496-3609
Experience Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Vail & Beaver
Creek when you purchase multi-day lift tickets. Restrictions apply.
habitat and improve the overall health of our forests. Please visit the
Ticket Office at the base of the mountain for information on how you
can help in caring for our national forests.
Use less eNergy, do more For the eNViroNmeNt
Keystone Resort and its parent company, Vail Resorts, has set a new
standard in the travel industry by focusing on energy conservation with
the introduction last year of an innovative and aggressive companywide
“Energy Layoff” program designed to reduce our energy use by 10% in
two years. We achieved 6% in the first year through various measures
such as more efficient grooming and snowmaking, reducing idle time for
vehicles, lighting conversions, and more. We are working diligently on
the remaining 4% and also announced the company plans to go
“paperless” by late 2011, virtually eliminating 17 million pieces of
paper printed each year.
recycliNg
Every year, Keystone Resort recycles over 1,000 tons of material.
This is enough to save:
• 9,700 trees from being cut down
• 120 households worth of energy for 1 year
• Over 1,400 tons of carbon dioxide and over 60 tons of methane from
being emitted into the atmosphere.
Please help keep Keystone clean and green by putting recyclable
materials in the proper bins around the resort.
compostiNg
Keystone Resort composts food waste at several restaurant locations,
making a useful soil amendment out of waste that could have ended up
in the landfill. Keystone has partnered with Summit County’s High
Country Composting facility to keep over 5 tons of food waste of the
landfill every month.
moUNtaiN piNe Beetle
The mountain pine beetle is affecting the western region of the United
States, including Colorado. The beetle is part of nature’s ecological
cycle and attack older lodgepole pines killing them and turning them
brown. Forest management practices are not able to prevent this, but
experts predict that this natural cycle will provide a new and different
regenerated forest in the future.
For more information about Keystone’s environmental programs, visit
www.keystoneresort.com/environment
©2009 Vail Resorts Management Company.
Designated tradesmarks are the property of Vail Trademarks, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed on recycled paper. KCW-0910
PLAY IT SAFE
HEADS UP—KNOW THE CODE, IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Keystone Resort is committed to promoting skier safety. In addition to people
using traditional alpine ski equipment, you may be joined on the slopes by
snowboarders, telemark skiers or cross-country skiers, skiers with disabilities,
skiers with specialized equipment and others. Always show courtesy to others
and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing and snowboarding that
common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Know your ability
level and stay within it. Observe “Your Responsibility Code” listed below and
share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.
1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people
or objects.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility
to avoid them.
3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible
from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and
yield to others.
5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and
out of closed areas.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to
load, ride and unload safely.
UNMARKED OBSTACLES Be advised that Keystone Resort does not
mark all potential obstacles or hazards. When marked, poles, flags, fencing,
signage, padding or other forms of marking are used to inform the
skier/rider of the location of a potential obstacle or hazard. These markers
are no guarantee of your safety. It is part of your responsibility under the
Your Responsibility Code and the Colorado Ski Safety Act to avoid all
obstacles and hazards.
COLORADO SKI SAFETY ACT The Colorado legislature, recognizing
risks that are inherent in the sport, has passed the Colorado Ski Safety Act
which provides inherent risks of the sport and relative responsibilities of the
"skier" and the ski area. You must obey the Act. Under the Act, any person
using the facilities of a ski area is considered a skier. A summary of the
inherent risks is listed below:
WARNING
Under Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to person or
property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and
may not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any
of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including: changing weather
conditions; existing and changing snow conditions; bare spots; rocks; stumps;
trees; collisions with natural objects, man-made objects, or other skiers;
variations in terrain; and the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities.
The Ski Safety Act was amended in 2004 to include CLIFFS, EXTREME TERRAIN,
JUMPS AND FREESTYLE TERRAIN as inherent dangers and risks of the sport.
TRAIL DESIGNATIONS Skiers and Riders should be advised that a
green circle, blue square, single or double black diamond, or orange oval at
Keystone Resort is not necessarily the same as a similar designation at other
resorts. The system is a relative rating of trails at each resort and does not
compare trail or park difficulty between resorts. Skiers and Riders should
begin with the easiest terrain and then move up in difficulty as their ability
permits in order to understand the relative rating at Keystone Resort.
“SMART STYLE” IN FREESTYLE TERRAIN
MAKE A PLAN Every time you use Freestyle Terrain, make a plan for
each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and takeoff will
directly affect your maneuver and landing.
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP You are responsible for inspecting Freestyle
Terrain before initial use and throughout the day. The features vary in size
and change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming and
time of day. Do not jump blindly. Use a spotter when necessary.
EASY STYLE IT Always ride or ski in control and within your ability
level. Do not attempt Freestyle Terrain unless you have sufficient ability
and experience to do so safely. You control the degree of difficulty you will
encounter in using Freestyle Terrain, both on the ground and in the air.
RESPECT GETS RESPECT Respect Freestyle Terrain and others.
Only one person on a feature at a time. Wait your turn and call your start.
Always clear the landing area quickly. Respect all signs and do not enter
Freestyle Terrain or use features when closed.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Keystone Resort discourages the use of
electronic devices – cell phones, music players, or earphones – while skiing
and snowboarding, or loading and unloading lifts.
LIFT SAFETY Under Colorado law, you cannot board a lift unless you
have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or to
use such lift safely or until you have asked for and received information
sufficient to enable you to use the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any
ski trail when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
SNOW CATS AND SNOWMOBILES CAUTION— snowcats,
snowmobiles and snowmaking may be encountered at any time.
SLOW ZONES Certain areas (indicated on the map in yellow) are
designated as SLOW ZONES. Please observe the posted slow areas by
maintaining a speed no faster than the general flow of traffic. Space and
speed are especially important in these areas. Fast and aggressive skiing
will not be tolerated.
HELMET USE Keystone Resort encourages our guests to wear a helmet.
While helmets may mitigate or reduce the severity of some head injuries, their
use does not guarantee safety and will not prevent certain injuries. Keystone
Resort reminds you that every winter sport participant shares responsibility for
his or her safety and for that of others using the ski area facilities.
BACKCOUNTRY WARNING Pursuant to the Colorado Ski Safety Act,
the ski area assumes no responsibility for skiers going beyond the ski area
boundary. To access the backcountry, use designated gates only. Areas
beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled or maintained. Avalanches,
unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards exist. Be aware: the
backcountry avalanche hazard may be extreme. Rescue in the backcountry,
if available, is the responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff. It will be
costly and may take time.
HIGH-ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENT Some visitors may experience
symptoms associated with Keystone Resort’s high altitude. Symptoms may
include headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, restless sleep, coughing and
difficulty in breathing. If symptoms persist or if you have a concern about
your health, you should seek medical attention.
PROTECT YOUR SKIING AND RIDING Keystone Resort would like
to remind you that your ticket or pass is non-transferable and may not be
resold or used by anyone other than the person to whom it was issued.
Please report lost or stolen passes to resort staff or law enforcement
immediately. Resort staff may ask you to show your pass or ticket at any
time. Failure to show a valid pass or ticket or engaging in fraudulent
behavior of any kind may result in loss of skiing and riding privileges or
criminal prosecution.