Keystone is a weekender’s resort – and the bars at much busier on a Friday and Saturday night than during the week. But even then it’s no match for its neighbour, Breckenridge. Most evenings, you’ll...
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Keystone is no match for the likes of Vail or Aspen when it comes to its restaurants – except when it comes to lunchtime on the mountain. The Alpenglow Stube is the place to target – set at 11,444ft...
There’s only one ski school in Keystone – owned and operated by the resort. Standards are high – particularly when it comes to lessons for children. Mountain House is the home of the ski school’s...
There are three bed bases at the bottom of the lifts in Keystone, River Run, Mountain House and The Lakeside. They’re all linked by free shuttle buses; and from both River Run and Mountain House...
At 3,148 acres, Keystone’s ski area is medium-sized by North American standards – bigger than that of its neighbour, Breckenridge, but smaller than Vail’s and Whistler’s. By the standards of...
The Stats Altitude: 9,300ft Top Lift: 11,980ft Ski area: 3,148 acres of terrain Adult lift pass: $420-564 for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Keystone is a schizophrenic ski...
Murren is a relatively undeveloped resort which still feels like a village. It’s car-free too, and the sense of profound tranquility you can find here – combined with the stupendous views...
It’s a small resort – so don’t go expecting anything fancy. That said, evenings out in Murren can be fun. The deckchairs of the Iglu bar at the bottom of the Allmendhubel train are...
The fact that Murren is so compact, as well as completely car-free, are two big advantages for beginners – and particularly families with young children. There are two ski and snowboard schools...
Mountain lunch is a big deal in Murren – thanks to the stupendous views – and you’d be mad not to eat it at least once up at Piz Gloria (+41 33 856 21 40), on the summit of the...
