The front side of the mountain has a great selection of terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers. The runs directly off of the River Run Gondola and Summit Express chair are all intermediate runs, many of which are groomed often. Beginners have many options at Keystone as well. There are two learning areas, one at the base off of the Discovery Chair, and one at the summit off of the Ranger Chair. The Schoolmarm family ski trail is a nice spot to bring children, who will love the fun obstacles like “Tornado Alley” and the “Rockin’ Rollers.”
Keystone’s world famous Terrain parks are found on the mountain’s front side as well. There are three main parks, served by their own lift, the A-51 chairlift. From smallest features to largest the parks are I-70, Park Lane, and Mainstreet. I-70 has small boxes and jibs, Park Lane has a bunch of bigger creative jib setups, and Mainstreet has multiple jump lines. The biggest of these jumps are usually 65’-75’. On any given day in these terrain parks there will be professional skiers and snowboarders lapping the parks. With some of the best parks in the world, many of these pros call Keystone home.
For advanced skiers and snowboarders looking to shred the mountain, Keystone’s backside and Outback area is the place to be. This area is accessed by dropping into The Windows, or taking the Outpost Gondola over. The three lifts in The Outback have a ton of fun skiing and snowboarding to explore. Higher up, Keystone shuttles riders along the high ridge that is the backdrop to the resort.
The cat runs depending on conditions, and costs $10. All of this terrain can be accessed by hiking as well. The terrain