Keystone

State of 2021-22 Ski Resort Operating Plans, Opening Dates, and Updates

In the wake of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, several resorts have added new mask mandates. No outdoor capacity restrictions have been reinstated as of yet.

Are Vail Resorts Mountains Really Struggling to Open their Terrain? We Took a Look.

In recent days, Vail Resorts has come under fire for not opening terrain fast enough at several resorts. Given the gravity of these claims, we’ve decided to investigate whether Vail Resorts has really struggled to match its competitors’ terrain offerings—and if so, how far they are lagging behind.

Ratings Adjustment: Re-Navigating Criteria for Three Resorts

Slight tweaks to this category aim to better encompass certain facets that make it difficult to get around.

One-Third Of Resorts Earn the Same Score for Mountain Aesthetic. It’s Time for a Splitter.

We’re splitting our ‘8’ score for Mountain Aesthetic into two, with most resorts seeing a score change as a result.

Keystone Forced to Halt Bergman Bowl Lift Project Due to Construction Negligence

It’s unclear whether Keystone’s first high-alpine lift will be able to open as scheduled for the 2022-23 season.

2022 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?

We rank last season’s major terrain and lift projects by overall effectiveness, and we highlight the positives and missed opportunities from each one.

Keystone

This Colorado resort offers unique, enjoyable slopes and finally boasts lift-serviced high-alpine bowls, but it still falls somewhat short in its lift-served footprint size and expert terrain.