Keystone ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Colorado, United States · Base 9,302 ft · Summit 11,979 ft · Vertical 2,677 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Keystone snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 0.3 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 with no snow in the next 7 days after 68% of normal snowfall.
On the Epic Pass for intermediates and advanced skiers; target the weeks of Jan 3 and Jan 24 rather than the week of Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Keystone
How much snow does Keystone get?
About 235 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 40 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Keystone?
For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Keystone good for beginners?
19% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 35% intermediate and 45% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Keystone on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Keystone is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 19% · ■ Intermediate 35% · ■ Advanced 45%
162 mapped runs (about 72 miles) and 20 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
Partner links: Veabird may earn a commission at no cost to you. Partners never affect forecasts or scores.
Getting there
- Denver International Airport (DEN), about 1.8 h by road
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 2.3 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Arapahoe Basin Colorado · 5 mi
- Loveland Colorado · 6 mi
- Breckenridge Colorado · 10 mi
- Copper Mountain Colorado · 13 mi
- Vail Colorado · 21 mi
- Winter Park Colorado · 22 mi
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