Summit County Launches Affordable Housing Project for Colorado’s Essential Workers The Town of Frisco, Colorado, is partnering with the National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHPF) on two significant affordable housing projects at 602 Galena Street and 101 West Main Street. These developments are designed to address the severe shortage of housing for essential workers and low and middle-income families in the notoriously expensive area. The project is a direct response to […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 31, 2025 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Bike Patrol Files Petition to Initiate Union Election On Wednesday, a majority of bike patrollers at Keystone Resort in Colorado filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election for union representation in affiliation with the United Mountain Workers (UMW, CWA Local 7781). The Keystone Professional Bike Patrol Association (KPBPA) is joining a growing movement of unionized outdoor industry workers to adapt to […] Biking CycleBrains | July 18, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Dies Months After 50-Foot Fall From Keystone, CO, Chairlift Donovan Romero, a 32-year-old snowboarder from Littleton, Colorado, died May 2 from injuries sustained in a December fall from the Ruby Express chairlift at Keystone Resort, the Summit County coroner confirmed Wednesday, reports Jason Blevins with The Colorado Sun. The incident on December 11 left Romero critically injured after he fell around 50 feet to the unopened Diamondback trail, according […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 8, 2025 0 Comments
Keystone Ski Patrol, CO, and Vail Resorts Reach Contract Agreement KEYSTONE, CO—Yesterday, members of the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) voted to ratify a new contract with Vail Resorts. This is the first contract KSPU has negotiated, marking a significant milestone for the group and bringing significant changes for the ski patrol. Related: Misinformation Claims Dominate Negotiations Between Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts Negotiations with Vail Resorts […] Industry News Press Release | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Misinformation Claims Dominate Negotiations Between Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts KEYSTONE, CO—On Wednesday, January 22, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) bargaining team met again with Vail Resorts for contract negotiations. The day focused on the company’s first counter to the union’s wage proposal, one day after the company announced a new “mountain complexity” pay incentive for its large non-unionized patrols. The new incentive was presented in the company’s wage […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 26, 2025 1 Comment
Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union Pushes for Fair Pay and Better Conditions in Contract Negotiations with Vail Resorts The Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSP) is in the midst of its first contract negotiations with Vail Resorts since unionizing last year, seeking fair wages and improved working conditions for its patrollers. With only a quarter of the proposed contract terms agreed upon so far, the union has ramped up its efforts to push for meaningful progress, highlighting frustrations over […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 10, 2025 0 Comments
Driver Abandons Audi Sports Car on Keystone Resort, CO, Ski Trail Following GPS Mishap Skiers on the Schoolmarm trail at Keystone Resort on Monday, January 6, encountered an unexpected obstacle: an abandoned Audi sports car. The unusual sight was the result of a GPS error that led the vehicle’s driver onto the ski trail late Sunday night. Related: [VIDEO] Navigation Fail Sees American Driver Stuck in the Middle of Cross-Country Trails in Austria According […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 8, 2025 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Ski Patrol Union Challenges Vail Resorts With Collective Action KEYSTONE, CO—Yesterday, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) in Colorado conducted its first collective action since unionizing last season. Negotiations with Vail Resorts began in September with slow progress. With only about ¼ of the agreed-upon proposed contract, the company holds the remainder in review while the union waits for a response. Related: Park City Ski Patrol Votes Unanimously to […] Industry News Press Release | December 19, 2024 1 Comment
Keystone, CO, Boot-Packs Avalanche Terrain to Prepare for Opening As more snow hits the U.S. and skiers and snowboarders anticipate the rope dropping on their favorite terrain, it is not always as simple as waiting on enough snowfall. That is what the ski patrollers at Keystone Resort, Colorado, know, which is why they spend time boot-compacting (or boot packing) its avalanche terrain. The resort shared on its social media […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, to Kick Off 2024-25 Ski Season with Over 2 Miles of Terrain on Opening Day This Saturday, November 2 Keystone Resort is ready to welcome skiers and snowboarders to the slopes this Saturday, November 2, at 9 a.m., marking the official launch of the 2024-25 ski season. Thanks to the diligent work of resort teams and the early winter weather, Keystone will open with over two miles of skiable terrain, providing an exhilarating start to the season for guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Keystone Resort, CO, Kicks Off Snowmaking for 2024-25 Season Keystone Resort, Colorado, has started snowmaking for the upcoming 2024-25 ski season. While the resort has not yet set an official opening day, excitement is in the air as snowmaking teams are ready to make snow at every opportunity around the clock to lay the foundation for opening day. Keystone is aiming to open at least 2 miles of skiing […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Resorts for Night Skiing in the U.S. A select number of resorts offer night skiing and riding across the United States, and those who have experienced it before know that the feeling of riding under the stars is second to none. Night riding is so popular because runs are less crowded, and experiencing the thrill of snow at night in the dark gives a mystical feeling. It’s […] Industry News Jack Bynum | July 25, 2024 1 Comment
Keystone Mountain, CO, is Offering On-Snow Tubing This Summer Keystone Resort, Colorado, will be offering on-snow tubing this summer. According to the resort, tubing will be offered Thursday through Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tickets are offered online in advance to the tubing. A valid Epic Pass or scenic gondola ticket for the day is required on top of the tubing ticket. With an Epic Pass, […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
The National Brotherhood of Snowsports Selects Keystone Resort, CO, for 2025 Annual Summit The National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS), in partnership with Vail Resorts, is proud to share that NBS has selected Colorado’s Keystone Resort for its 2025 Annual Summit. Bringing together 58 member clubs and thousands of supporters from around the world, the NBS Summit offers a week of winter sports fun to raise funds to support their mission: increasing participation in […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
Bergman Express at Keystone Resort, CO, Opened Today, December 30, 2023 The Bergman Express at Keystone Resort, Colorado, is officially opened today, December 30, 2023, for the 2023-24 season, offering guests the chance to access Keystone’s high alpine via chairlift for the first time ever. To commemorate the milestone and pay homage to the legacy of Bill and Jane Bergman, members of the Bergman family cut the official ribbon on the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 30, 2023 0 Comments
World’s Largest Mountain-Top Snow Fort Opens at Keystone, CO The world’s largest mountain-top Snow Fort has officially opened for guests of all ages to explore at Keystone Resort in Colorado. Located at the top of the River Run gondola at an elevation of over 11,600 feet, this year’s Snow Fort is even bigger and better than years past. Reaching a height of over 35 feet and covering a quarter-acre, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Opened Today, November 1 Keystone Resort in Colorado is officially open for the 2023/24 winter season. Opening Day was today, Wednesday, November 1, and, boy, does it feel good to be back on the slopes. More than a foot of snow has fallen this week and temperatures have been ideal for snowmaking. Guests started lining up for Opening Day on Monday night, October 30, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 1, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Opening on Wednesday, November 1st, for the 2023-24 Winter Season After more than a foot of new snow and the return to cold temperatures for snowmaking over the weekend, Keystone Resort in Colorado announced today that it will be opening for the 2023-24 winter season on Wednesday, Nov. 1, with two miles of skiing and riding on the signature Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon trails. Additionally, skiers and riders will have […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Night Skiing Rolled Back for 2nd Straight Year This year, Keystone Resort is bringing its night skiing to a close at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than previous seasons. This move signals a reduction in the distinctive experience that has traditionally distinguished Keystone from most other Colorado ski resorts. There is a palpable sense of disappointment for locals who can recall when the resort used to feature Wednesday […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | October 17, 2023 0 Comments
The Top 5 Biggest Upcoming Ski Resort Expansion Projects Bigger is better, right? This year, we saw our favorite ski resorts complete expansion projects, finalize plans, or break new ground. Here is an update of the biggest and the boldest so you can plan your trip accordingly in the coming seasons. Deer Valley Resort, UT Alterra Mountain Company recently announced that Deer Valley Resort in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 9, 2023 0 Comments
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