Keystone is year-in and year-out one of the most popular family ski vacation destinations. The stars align at Keystone. Several different factors combine to make a Keystone family ski vacation one the best in class. Firstly, Keystone is conveniently located just an hour and one half drive from Denver, making schlepping the kids gear much easier on parents. Secondly, the terrain; Keystone family skiing offers a variety of terrain options so all levels of skiers will find what they’re looking for. Kids will have a blast skiing at the largest night skiing operation in the world. And eating out as a family is easy in Keystone, with numerous family dining options. And last but not least: activities. Adventure Point offers tubing that the whole family can enjoy together.
Families have their pick of the Keystone lodging. Almost all of Keystone’s lodging options are close to lifts and provide valuable amenities like kitchenettes, for making family meals, ski storage and washer/dryers, to name a few.
For a reasonably priced menu that offers options that kids and parents, alike, the Black Bear Grill is a great route. Black Bear’s delicious sandwiches, soups and flatbread pizza will appeal to everyone and the affordable rates won’t break the bank for larger families. For a quick, easy meal that will please everyone in your family, pick up a pie from Pizza 101, or have it delivered to your condo or hotel.
Keystone’s A51 Terrain Park is ranked among the best in North America. Professional and semi-professional park skiers and snowboarders can be seen throwing huge, technical tricks, sure to thrill the whole family. Your little park groms will love testing out their skills on Keystone’s small park, and more experienced kids and teens will love riding on the topnotch medium and large parks. Keystone, like many other ski resorts, follows the National Ski Area Association’s “Smart Style” initiative. The program promotes terrain park safety through progression and personal awareness with safety code signage and appropriate designation of features and ability level.
To learn more about Keystone family ski vacations call, or chat with, one of Ski.com’s knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.