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Join the Sky Run Vacation Rentals in Keystone,
Season of Change Timeline Photo Contest
Win a Two-Night Stay in Keystone
 “Skiing is a dance, and the mountain always leads.” ~Author Unknown We are in the mood for a change! Just as the seasons change, so does our Facebook Timeline Photo. We want to feature your photography as our Timeline photo! So we challenge you to dig deep into your photo collection or adventure out with your camera and participate in our Season of Change Timeline Photo Contest by submitting your beautiful, fun and awe-inspired shots of Keystone, Colorado.
If your photo is selected as our top winner, your photo will be featured as our timeline header photo on our Facebook page and you will receive a free two-night stay this season* in one of our 2 bedroom condos in Keystone Resort (lodging only, does not include travel), a special shout out on our website, your picture as our main timeline selected photo so that everyone sees when they visit our site and a $50 gift certificate to The Kickapoo Tavern Restaurant in River Run Village.
Note: All entrants will be entitled to a 15% discount on select bookings of 3+ nights and you can refer up to 5 friends who can also receive a 15% discount for an online booking. Use code photo15 and note you or your friend who has entered the photo contest in the comments.
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter, so submit your shots today on our SkyRun Facebook Page.
*SkyRun Season contest ends April 30.
How to Enter
- All photos must be submitted via Facebook (this is a Facebook exclusive contest)
- To enter an image, please go to www.facebook.com/SkiVacationKeystoneColorado
- Like the Sky Run Fan Page
- Click the Timeline Photo Contest tab with the picture of a mountain goat
- Click submit entry
- Choose your file (jpg, png, gif, tiff)
- The Facebook Timeline cover photo size needs to be adjusted so that it is no less than 850px wide and 315px height for it to appear correctly.
- For your photo to qualify you must share where and when the photo was taken in the photo description area – and if there is a funny or happy story behind the photo, include a few short sentences about that as well.
- Fill in basic contact information so that we may notify you of your winnings
- Click Submit (Yes it is that easy)
- Online entries can be uploaded starting at 9:00am Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday January 29th , 2013
- All Photo entries should be received by 11:59pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Tuesday February 12th, 2013
- Voting will begin on Wednesday February 13th at 9:00 am MST
- Voting will conclude on Monday February 25th, 2013 at 11:59pm MST
- Winners will be announced on Tuesday February 26th, 2013
- Images will be judged on originality, technical and artistic merit, composition and overall impact.
Questions: All inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to Administrator.
*Terms and Conditions:
- No purchase or payment necessary to enter or win.
- This is a Facebook contest only and photos will only be accepted through any other means of submission.
- What to Enter: We are looking for striking digital images of a stay or visit at our resort during ANY season.
- Prize does not include travel or other expenses.
- Lodging blackout dates may apply.
- Photo captions must accompany all submissions, and should include in the subject of the image: the location the image was taken, and the name of the photographer(s).
- The Facebook Timeline cover photo size needs to be adjusted so that it is no less than 850px wide and 315px height for it to appear correctly.
- Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit as well as, others votes.
- SkyRun Vacation Rental’s Photography Competition (the “Contest”) is open to any participant at least 18 years of age.
- The contest is open to all participants regardless of residence or citizenship, so long as the laws of their jurisdiction allow participation.
- Online entries can be uploaded starting at 9:00am Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday January 29th , 2013
- All Photo entries should be received by 11:59pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Tuesday February 12th, 2013
- Voting will begin on Wednesday February 13th at 9:00 am MST
- Voting will conclude on Monday February 25th, 2013 at 11:59pm MST
- Winners will be announced on Tuesday February 26th, 2013
- The SkyRun Rental online network, as well as your network of friends, family and peers will be voting on the photos via (the place we have voting).
- You retain ownership and full rights to all images submitted but grant us the right to use your images and add our logo and tagline on the image for branding purposes.
- No profanity, offensive language, defamatory/personal attacks, etc. We reserve the right to delete any photos/ posts that we deem inappropriate.
- Please be respectful and tolerant of others’ comments when posting your own comments. Remember that anything you post may be viewed by anyone else on Facebook (and there are a LOT of people on Facebook).
- Your Rights: You will retain all rights to any photograph you submit — including ownership if applicable — other than those rights licensed in the next sentence. By entering the contest, you hereby grant to SkyRun Vacation Rentals (i) a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, publicly display and publicly perform the photographs you submit to SkyRun Vacation Rentals, and (ii) the right to use your name, city, state and country of residence in promotions and other publications.
- All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) or the addition of Skyrun Branding, will be disqualified.
- All photographs will be credited with the caption “Photo by Person’s Name.” SkyRun Vacation Rentals has final approval of any language that appears on its website with any of the photos and will not promote or endorse third-party products or services.
- Entries may originate in any format — including, but not limited to digital files, digital prints, color transparencies, color prints, or black and white prints — so long as they are submitted electronically.
- Previously published material for which non-exclusive rights were granted may be entered as long as you still maintain the right to grant us a license (see “Your Rights” above). You must be able to disclose when and where the photo appeared previously to SkyRun Vacation Rentals upon request.
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s) as the result of causes beyond its immediate control.
- Legal Conditions: By entering, participants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SkyRun Vacation Rentals, its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, from any and all third party liability for any injuries, loss, claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the competition (collectively, “Losses”), including without limitation any third party claim for copyright infringement or a violation of an individual’s right to privacy and/or publicity right. The Contest is void where prohibited by law.
Join the Sky Run Vacation Rentals in Keystone,
Season of Change Timeline Photo Contest
Win a Two-Night Stay in Keystone
We are in the mood for a change! We challenge you to dig deep into your photo collection or adventure out with your camera and participate in our Season of Change Timeline Photo Contest by submitting your beautiful, fun and awe-inspired shots of Keystone, Colorado. If your photo is selected as our top winner you will receive:
- a free two-night stay this season* in one of our 2 bedroom condos in Keystone Resort (lodging only, does not include travel)
- a special shout out on our website
- your picture as our main timeline selected photo so that everyone sees when they visit our Facebook site, and
- a $25 gift certificate to The Kickapoo Tavern Restaurant in River Run Village.
NEW THIS SEASON: All entrants will be entitled to a 15% discount on select bookings** and can refer up to 5 friends who can also receive a 15% discount.** Go here and enter FB15. Tell you friends to enter FBpeeps15.
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter, so submit your shots today on our SkyRun Facebook Page.
How to Enter
- All photos must be submitted via Facebook (this is a Facebook exclusive contest)
- To enter an image, please go to www.facebook.com/SkiVacationKeystoneColorado
- Like the Sky Run Fan Page
- Click the Timeline Photo Contest tab with the picture of a mountain goat
- Click submit entry
- Choose your file (jpg, png, gif, tiff)
- The Facebook Timeline cover photo size needs to be adjusted so that it is no less than 850px wide and 315px height for it to appear correctly.
- For your photo to qualify you must share where and when the photo was taken in the photo description area – and if there is a funny or happy story behind the photo, include a few short sentences about that as well.
- Fill in basic contact information so that we may notify you of your winnings
- Click Submit (Yes it is that easy)
- Online entries can be uploaded starting at 9:00am Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday September 25, 2012
- All Photo entries should be received by 11:59pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Tuesday October 16th, 2012
- Voting will begin on Wednesday October 17th at 9:00 am MST
- Voting will conclude at midnight on Thursday November 1st, 2012
- Winners will be announced on Friday November 2nd, 2012
- Images will be judged on originality, technical and artistic merit, composition and overall impact.
Questions: All inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to Administrator.
*Terms and Conditions:
- No purchase or payment necessary to enter or win.
- This is a Facebook contest only and photos will only be accepted through any other means of submission.
- What to Enter: We are looking for striking digital images of a stay or visit at our resort during ANY season.
- Prize does not include travel or other expenses.
- Lodging blackout dates may apply.
- Photo captions must accompany all submissions, and should include in the subject of the image: the location the image was taken, and the name of the photographer(s).
- The Facebook Timeline cover photo size needs to be adjusted so that it is no less than 850px wide and 315px height for it to appear correctly.
- Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit as well as, others votes.
- SkyRun Vacation Rental’s Photography Competition (the “Contest”) is open to any participant at least 18 years of age.
- The contest is open to all participants regardless of residence or citizenship, so long as the laws of their jurisdiction allow participation.
- Online entries can be uploaded starting at 10:00am Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday September 25, 2012
- All Photo entries should be received before midnight, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Tuesday October 16th, 2012
- Voting will begin on Wednesday October 17th at 9:00 am MST
- Voting will conclude at midnight on Thursday November 1st, 2012
- Winners will be announced on Friday November 2nd, 2012
- The SkyRun Rental online network, as well as your network of friends, family and peers will be voting on the photos via (the place we have voting).
- You retain ownership and full rights to all images submitted but grant us the right to use your images and add our logo and tagline on the image for branding purposes.
- No profanity, offensive language, defamatory/personal attacks, etc. We reserve the right to delete any photos/ posts that we deem inappropriate.
- Please be respectful and tolerant of others’ comments when posting your own comments. Remember that anything you post may be viewed by anyone else on Facebook (and there are a LOT of people on Facebook).
- Your Rights: You will retain all rights to any photograph you submit — including ownership if applicable — other than those rights licensed in the next sentence. By entering the contest, you hereby grant to SkyRun Vacation Rentals (i) a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, publicly display and publicly perform the photographs you submit to SkyRun Vacation Rentals, and (ii) the right to use your name, city, state and country of residence in promotions and other publications.
- All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) or the addition of Skyrun Branding, will be disqualified.
- All photographs will be credited with the caption “Photo by Person’s Name.” SkyRun Vacation Rentals has final approval of any language that appears on its website with any of the photos and will not promote or endorse third-party products or services.
- Entries may originate in any format — including, but not limited to digital files, digital prints, color transparencies, color prints, or black and white prints — so long as they are submitted electronically.
- Previously published material for which non-exclusive rights were granted may be entered as long as you still maintain the right to grant us a license (see “Your Rights” above). You must be able to disclose when and where the photo appeared previously to SkyRun Vacation Rentals upon request.
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s) as the result of causes beyond its immediate control.
- Legal Conditions: By entering, participants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SkyRun Vacation Rentals, its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, from any and all third party liability for any injuries, loss, claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the competition (collectively, “Losses”), including without limitation any third party claim for copyright infringement or a violation of an individual’s right to privacy and/or publicity right. The Contest is void where prohibited by law.
You deserve it! Take some time with your friends and/or family and come to Keystone, Colorado. Enjoy bluebird skiesand crisp mountain views in every direction while relaxing in one of SkyRun’s many luxurious and comfortable condos. Receive a 10% discount for any booking now through January 23
(excluding Dec. 26-Janury 1). Enter code “GoPro” on www.keystone.skyrun.com
In return, we have a special gift and opportunity for you. During your stay, you have the opportunity to use one of SkyRun’s GoPro cameras for the day, totally free of charge. You also have the opportunity to enter our Facebook GoPro Ski, Ride, Record & Share Video Contest.
The top winner will receive a BRAND NEW GoPro camera and a 2-night stay at a 2 bedroom condo in Keystone Resort (lodging only, does not include travel). Runner Up will receive a $50 gift certificate from Mountain View Sports to be used toward any purchase in the store for merchandise or services (rentals tune ups etc).
Be creative and have fun while on the mountain. We’re looking for videos that capture the cherished or adrenaline induced moments. Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime capture of your child standing up for their first time on their snowboard, or something silly or romantic upon a breathtaking mountain vista we want to see the moments you’ve captured in a 2-minute or less video.
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter, so book your stay today, use one of our GoPro cameras, edit the footage and submit your video today on our SkyRun Facebook Page.
Important Details:
To be eligible for the contest, all video entries submitted must be taken during your stay at SkyRun vacation rental using a SkyRuns GoPro camera between now and January 23rd, 2012.
SkyRun prefers that all video footage is downloaded directly to your computer after use of the camera. All wires and cables as well as charging mechanisms and user’s manual will be provided. If you do not have the ability to download the footage directly to your own computer during your stay, SkyRun can download the footage and provide a DVD of the footage, but please allow up to 5-10 days to receive your copy.
Questions: All inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to Administrator.
How to Enter
- Book your stay with SkyRun Vacation Rentals using “GoPro”
- For your video to qualify it must be no more than 2 minutes long
- Video footage must be captured during your stay at SkyRun and using one of the SkyRun GoPro Cameras
- All videos must be submitted via Facebook (this is a Facebook exclusive contest)
- To enter a video, please go to www.Facebook.com/SkiVacationKeystoneColorado
- Like the SkyRun Fan Page
- Click the Video Contest tab on the left side of the fan page
- Click submit entry
- Choose your file (AVI, MPE, MOV)
- Enter a Caption (this is mandatory)
- Fill in basic contact information so that we may notify you of your winnings
- Click Submit (Yes it is that easy)
- Videos will be judged on originality, technical and artistic merit, composition and overall impact.
- All Video entries should be received by 11:59pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Monday January 23rd, 2012
- Voting will begin on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:00am MST
- Voting will conclude at 11:59pm on Monday Feb 6th, 2012 MST
- Winners will be announced on Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2012 at 11:00am MST
Terms and Conditions:
- Must stay at least one night at any of SkyRun’s Condo’s in Keystone
- Footage must be captured during your stay at SkyRun
- Footage must be edited down to a maximum of 2 minutes
- Maximum of 2 video Edits may be submitted Per Person
- This is a Facebook contest only and videos will not be accepted through any other means of submission.
- All visitors using the SkyRun GoPro cameras must sign a GoPro Release Form before taking the camera off SkyRun Vacation Rental Property.
- Video submissions must be uploaded before 11:59pm MST on Monday, January 23rd, 2012.
- You retain ownership and full rights to all videos submitted but grant us the right to use your videos for any marketing efforts.
- 2 nights free lodging is transferable and does not include travel or other expenses.
- No profanity, offensive language, defamatory/personal attacks, etc. We reserve the right to delete any videos/ posts that we deem inappropriate.
- Please be respectful and tolerant of others’ comments when posting your own comments. Remember that anything you post may be viewed by anyone else on Facebook (and there are a LOT of people on Facebook).
- SkyRun Vacation Rental’s GoPro Video Contest is open to any participant at least 18 years of age.
- The contest is open to all participants regardless of residence or citizenship, so long as the laws of their jurisdiction allow participation.
- Your Rights: You will retain all rights to any video you submit — including ownership if applicable — other than those rights licensed in the next sentence. By entering the contest, you hereby grant to SkyRun Vacation Rentals (i) a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, publicly display and publicly perform the videos you submit to SkyRun Vacation Rentals, and (ii) the right to use your name, city, state and country of residence in promotions and other publications.
- You are responsible for obtaining the necessary releases from the individuals depicted, and must be able to provide copies of those releases to SkyRun Vacation Rentals upon request.
- All videos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization will be disqualified. Acceptable optimization are editing the length of the footage, adding music, adding text, adding clipart images and other slight enhancements such as, removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast. Everything else is subject to evaluation.
- Video captions must accompany all submissions, and should include in the subject of the video: the location the video was taken, and the name of the videographer(s).
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals has final approval of any language that appears on its website with any of the videos and will not promote or endorse third-party products or services.
- Videos will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit.
- The SkyRun Rental online network, as well as your network of friends, family and peers will be voting on the videos via (the place we have voting).
- Deadline for submitting entries is 11:59 pm on Monday, January 23rd, 2012.
- Online entries can be uploaded starting at 10:00 am MST on Thursday December 8th, 2011.
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s) as the result of causes beyond its immediate control.
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals reserves the right to adjust any terms or increase the scope of participation
- Legal Conditions: By entering, participants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SkyRun Vacation Rentals, its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, from any and all third party liability for any injuries, loss, claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the competition (collectively, “Losses”), including without limitation any third party claim for copyright infringement or a violation of an individual’s right to privacy and/or publicity right. The Contest is void where prohibited by law.
Technical Information and Requirements:
- With a single battery, you will get approximately 2.5 hours of continuous video recording time in mild and warmer temperatures. Cold temps will reduce run times somewhat,
- The camera captures 5 megapixel digital image
- The camera is compatible with both Windows AND the Mac OS.
- Minimum System Requirements are:
For Windows-based computers,
Windows Vista or later
3.2 GHz Pentium 4 or faster
Direct X 9.0c or Later
At least 2 GB of system RAM
Video card with at least 256MB of RAM
For Mac OS-based computers, we require:
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster
At least 2 GB of system RAM
Video card with at least 256MB of RAM
From first-hand experience, I can attest that the enthusiasm for a family ski vacation can quickly turn sour if your children are hungry, cold, or worst, lost on the slope! Here are a few tips to ensure that your family ski vacation is one you can recount with positive stories.
Clothing: Make sure your children are dressed in layers. We all know that layering allows our bodies to accommodate our constantly changing temperature. Avoid cotton clothing as it retains moisture and try some of the readily available wicking fabric products. A Turtleneck, fleece and jacket are all a good idea and the little one’s can shed layers as necessary.
Body Fuel: Stuff your pockets with Powerbar-like snacks, nuts, and dried fruit. Inevitably, someone will want to quit before others are ready because of hunger.
Extras: Make sure to keep a gear bag in the car with extra clothing items like mittens, socks, headbands, sunglasses, goggles, sunscreen, and lip balm. long underwear and socks. If you’ve ever seen the monumental size of the lost and found boxes at ski resorts, you will know that is only inevitable that someone will forget something…
Protective Eyewear: I can’t emphasize this enough. I hear more horror stories from my ophthalmologist friends about the dangers of the Colorado sun on young eyes, especially when it reflects off the snow. Make sure your children have UV protective sunglasses or goggles.
Plan for Being Separated on the Slope. While we all hope it never happens, I can assure you, it can happen much faster than you think. Make sure you plan a meeting place before you begin skiing in the event your child becomes lost. The information booth is a good place or decide which lift you will ski next so if you get separated. Make sure your child carries a piece of paper in a secure pocket that has your home, cell and lodging phone number as well as your name. Inexpensive walkie talkies are now available and are a big hit on the slopes.
Planning a little in advance ensures a great adventure, fun, laughter. It is a wonderful feeling to know that your children’s fondest childhood memories were of your family ski vacations.
Skiing and snowboarding can be lifetime sports for people of all ages. People ski from when they can walk up until they are over 100. It’s a commonplace occurrence these days to see people in their 70′s and 80′s on the slopes. It’s so commonplace actually, that most ski resorts have stopped their practice of letting anyone over 70 ski for free on a pass! But this diversity of age is what makes skiing one of the few truly multi-generational sports.
Everyone knows it’s easier to learn skiing (and anything???) when you’re younger, so what are some tips for the parent that wants to introduce their child to skiing? I’m no child educator or psychiatrist, but my own kids both love the sport and I’ve seen many bad examples out there on the mountains… so here is my 2 cents worth.
- DO NOT try to teach them to ski yourself – It is way too frustrating for you and the child and rarely works. Get them out there with a pro and some peers who are also falling and learning in a group and you’ll have a much better environment in which they can learn.
- Invest in lessons (see #1) – Most ski resorts will take kids as long as they’re out of diapers and the lessons last all day… from 9am to 3pm… and include lunch. The pace is slow and fun (see #3).
- It HAS to be fun for them – If it’s something you’re choosing for them instead of them choosing for themselves, it won’t work. But if you’re traveling and only have a week at the resort, there is pressure to maximize that time and get them on the slopes. To improve your chances, talk to the child before about skiing and lessons and what will happen. Show them how it will be fun, there will be a ‘magic carpet’ to ride up (no lifts), fun things to ski around, and lots of hot chocolate and breaks. And if it’s miserably cold or windy one day… take a break from the mountain. One cold miserable day and your child may never go back.
- Equipment – Equipment is KEY (and part of the fun). Your child HAS to be ready for the weather that may change throughout the day with good gloves and waterproof jacket and pants… so dress them in layers with warm long underwear and a fleece and then a jacket and make sure they have sun screen on before the day starts. Also make their ski outfit fun and something they pick out themselves. Take the out the night or the morning before and play in the snow to test out the warmth and show them how fun snow can be. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY and googles too. I like a neck-gator as well that can be put around the face (no scarfs).
- Relax and plan ahead – Put out all of the clothing and gear the night before in anticipation of the big day. leave 30 mins before you think you need to in order to beat the rush and the line checking in. This way you may get to meet the instructor too!
- Your Lodging – Believe it or not, the lodging you choose in Keystone can make a difference. Ski-in Ski-out lodging obviously provides one less thing that could be a problem. No one likes to walk a long distance in ski boots carrying heavy skis… this aspect of the sport could be a deal-killer for your child. But remember that condos on the shuttle bus are good too… the thing to avoid is long walks… so condos where you load up into the free shuttle that drops you off right at the snow are good too! Avoid anything with more than a 200 yard walk for young kids. Leave those for the teenagers and adults. So most condos in River Run are also popular for kids.
- Which base area? – There are 2 ski school locations in Keystone, which is best? Both have the same instructors and quality of instruction. River Run is the new base area at Keystone and is where the gondola and most of the shops are. It’s also where most of the people are… The original base area called Mountain House is MUCH less crowded AND larger AND the learning area is right there connected with the ski school building at the base of the mountain (where it’s warmer and less windy). A condo in West Keystone or Mountain House would provide easier access to that ski School. One thing River Run has going for it though is that you can get to your lodging from the slopes more quickly and come and go as you please. So it’s a great location for kids that already know how to ski and not in ski school.
- Skiing or Boarding? – The age-old question… I say let the child choose. Kids 3-6 will have trouble learning to board and it will be much more painful for them… so push them to ski, but 6 and older, let them choose.
- kids love their teacher and their lessons if the parents and expectations are put aside temporarily
Many people don’t realize that Keystone has the most terrain of any resort in Summit County at 3,144 acres of in-bounds terrain. The mountain has a very unique 3 mountain-deep orientation where both base areas are on the front, then there is a back, then another front, then another back (with 3 bowls) then another front with 2 more bowls!
The first mountain is called Durcum Mountain named after Max and Edna Durcum, the founders of Keystone. It’s slopes are wide, long (2,500 of vertical top to bottom) and vary from gently sloped greens to blues with a few black diamond runs. The longest green run anywhere is here called ‘Schoolmarm’. Schoolmarm is wide and gentle through all of it’s 3.5 miles. Many long green runs are actually narrow fire roads. Schoolmarm is a great slope from top to bottom. It’s probably because of Schoolmarm that Keystone has a reputation as a green or blue groomer resort. It’s not…
Because off the back of Durcum mountain is blue cruiser Mozart, and 2 black runs (one groomed, one bumped) that take you down to the back of Durcum where you can come back (on the Ruby Express 6-chair) or head into the ‘Outback’ which is what the 2nd mountain is called. Use Mozart as a last resort, it’s the most crowded and worst snow conditions in the whole resort. It’s hard to imagine why so many people are on it, but let them stay there leaving the rest of the mountain for you… The Windows trees to the left of Mozart are a great find on a powder day virtually ignored and not really as hard as they look. They do get harder and harder the deeper you go into them, so pick your way down and dump into Mozart with the rest of the crowds as far down as you dare.
The outback (2nd mountain) has blue cruisers on all sides. They’re all wide, impeccably groomed and only one of them is popular. Try Alamo here for a blue groomer. The hidden/ignored runs on the Outback are right under the chair (geronimo) and even better are the runs the left of geronimo that are usually completely ignored. black, long, steady and bumpy, but powdery a week after a dump.
You can also hike (or take a cat trip) behind the outback restaurant (the best place to eat on the mountain during the day or night), to ericksson, independance and bergman bowls. all 3 great and worth the trip. The hike is long to the bowls (45-60 mins) but there are lots of places to jump into the trees before you get there where again, you’ll be alone. Make sure someone knows where you are, or better yet, ski with a friend.
On the 3rd mountain (North Peak) is one blue groomer (perfect and wide and WAY too crowded). But like the rest of Keystone, there are other places to go that are uncrowded and hidden. To the skiiers left from the top are some of the best blue treed glades I’ve ever found. the trees are wide and the terrain varied from gentle pitches to a few hidden canyons. There are also 2 hidden blue runs here (Elk Run) that appear on the ski maps but are hard to find… you ski down through a few widely spaced trees and then voila, they open up. Usually one is groomed and the other is not.
The terrain to the skiiers right from the top of the 3rd mountain is similar in that it’s treed and opens up to 3 or 4 open runs, except it’s BLACK and steeper than the terrain on the left.
And if you crave above tree-line skiing, a 15 min hike or a $5 snow cat ride is available straight ahead from the top of North Peak to 2 more bowls. The North Bowl to the left is steep at the beginning and the farther over you go, the gentler it gets. If you go all the way to the right (where the cat takes you), the pitch is an easy blue. South Peak has a steep entry (and a cornice to jump off of if you go in early to the right) and wide open deep snow for 10-20 turns before you get into a treed canyon run that is like a luge run. If you don’t like tight spaces and speed, stay out of South Bowl.
And I haven’t even mentioned the #3 ranked terrain parks, tubing hills, beginning areas, kids forts and tunnels and tree runs or a few more powder stashes that will remain ‘mine’ forever…
Join The Sky Run Vacation Rentals in Keystone,
Powder Days Photo Contest
Win 3 nights free lodging in Keystone
for Opening Day Weekend
November 4th, 2011
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| There’s no waiting for friends on a powder day. ~Author Unknown |
Dig deep into your ski photo collection and get ready to send us your classics, because it’s on. Show your love for one of Americans favorite winter past times, by sharing your best photos of you, or friends and family, skiing, snowboarding or enjoying any downhill winter sport.
We’re looking for photos that capture the cherished or adrenaline induced moments at your favorite ski resort or in the back country. Whether it’s that once-in-a-lifetime shot of your child standing up for his/her first time on his/her snowboard, or a group photo upon a breathtaking mountain vista, or a photo of you doing some crazy jump, spin or flip, we want to see the moments you’ve captured.
If your photo is selected as our top winner, you will receive a 3-night stay at a 2 bedroom condo in Keystone Resort (lodging only, does not include travel), a special shout out on our website and a $50 gift certificate to The Kickapoo Tavern Restaurant in River Run Village. Runner Up will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to the Kickapoo.
How to Enter
- All photos must be submitted via facebook (this is a Facebook exclusive contest)
- To enter an image, please go to www.facebook.com/SkiVacationKeystoneColorado
- Like the Sky Run Fan Page
- Click the Photo Contest tab on the left side of the fan page
- Click submit entry
- Choose your file (jpg, png, gif, tiff)
- Enter a Caption (this is mandatory)
- Fill in basic contact information so that we may notify you of your winnings
- Click Submit (Yes it is that easy)
- All Photo entries should be received before midnight, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Tuesday October 18th, 2011.
- Voting will begin on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at 9:00 am MST
- Voting will conclude at midnight on Thursday, October 27 MST
- Winners will be announced on Friday, October 28, 2011MST
- For your photo to qualify you must share where and when the photo was taken in the photo description area – and if there is a funny or happy story behind the photo, include a few short sentences about that as well.
- Images will be judged on originality, technical and artistic merit, composition and overall impact.
Questions: All inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to Administrator.
Terms and Conditions:
- No purchase or payment necessary to enter or win.
- This is a Facebook contest only and photos will only be accepted through any other means of submission.
- The contest is open to all participants age 18 and older.
- Photo submissions must be uploaded by Tuesday October 18th, 2011. You retain ownership and full rights to all images submitted but grant us the right to use your images.
- 3 nights free lodging is transferable to re-scheduled opening day if opening day is delayed due to weather. Does not include travel or other expenses.
- No profanity, offensive language, defamatory/personal attacks, etc. We reserve the right to delete any photos/ posts that we deem inappropriate.
- Please be respectful and tolerant of others’ comments when posting your own comments. Remember that anything you post may be viewed by anyone else on Facebook (and there are a LOT of people on Facebook).
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals invites photographers to enter its Photography Contest. Please read the following rules, terms and conditions before submitting any photos!
- SkyRun Vacation Rental’s Photography Competition (the “Contest”) is open to any participant at least 18 years of age. The contest is open to all participants regardless of residence or citizenship, so long as the laws of their jurisdiction allow participation.
- Your Rights: You will retain all rights to any photograph you submit — including ownership if applicable — other than those rights licensed in the next sentence. By entering the contest, you hereby grant to SkyRun Vacation Rentals (i) a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute, publicly display and publicly perform the photographs you submit to SkyRun Vacation Rentals, and (ii) the right to use your name, city, state and country of residence in promotions and other publications.
- What to Enter: We are looking for striking digital images of winter mountain sports.
- You are responsible for obtaining the necessary releases from the individuals depicted, and must be able to provide copies of those releases to SkyRun Vacation Rentals upon request.
- All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be disqualified.
- Photo captions must accompany all submissions, and should include in the subject of the image: the location the image was taken, and the name of the photographer(s).
- All photographs will be credited with the caption “Photo by Person’s Name.” SkyRun Vacation Rentals has final approval of any language that appears on its website with any of the photos and will not promote or endorse third-party products or services.
- Entries may originate in any format — including, but not limited to digital files, digital prints, color transparencies, color prints, or black and white prints — so long as they are submitted electronically. Previously published material for which non-exclusive rights were granted may be entered as long as you still maintain the right to grant us a license (see “Your Rights” above). You must be able to disclose when and where the photo appeared previously to SkyRun Vacation Rentals upon request.
- Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit.
- The SkyRun Rental online network, as well as your network of friends, family and peers will be voting on the photos via (the place we have voting).
- Deadline for submitting entries is 11:59 pm Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday October 18th, 2011. Online entries can be uploaded starting at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011.
- SkyRun Vacation Rentals reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s) as the result of causes beyond its immediate control.
- Legal Conditions: By entering, participants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SkyRun Vacation Rentals, its respective subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, from any and all third party liability for any injuries, loss, claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the competition (collectively, “Losses”), including without limitation any third party claim for copyright infringement or a violation of an individual’s right to privacy and/or publicity right. The Contest is void where prohibited by law.
 Fall activities in Keystone The colors are absolutely breathtaking in Keystone right now, so come on up to Keystone to enjoy. While here, if you are looking for activities to enjoy and keep your family busy, we have put together a list of events and activities that may interest you!
“Wine in the Pines” is around the corner starting with the the Winemaker’s Dinner on October 21st, and the 28th Annual Wine in the Pines on October 22nd in Keystone, Colorado. This exclusive event is perfect for wine connoisseurs or those who want to experience a little mountain luxury. Click here for more information.
If you are looking film to get pumped up for the ski season, visit Sherpas Cinema on October 22nd at Warren Station in River Run Village. The film “All I Can” is perfect for those looking to get ready for ski season, and is labeled as an “Environmental Awareness Snow Sports Film”. See the trailer here.
Halloween is a blast in Keystone and if you are looking for fun things to do, your family will love “Things That Go Bump in the Night” at Warren Station. Including a costume contest, live music, carnival games and crafts, this is sure to be a great time! See all the activities here.
There are also plenty of museums that are open for the fall including Barney Ford Museum, the Edwin Carter Museum, and the Summit Ski Museum
Prices for these activities are listed below:
Museums: $3 per admission or 3 admissions for $5
Saloon Tour & Distillery Tasting: $10 for adults includes tasting (Must be 21 or older)
Walking & Hiking Tours: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 & under
Free Admission at the: Rotary Snowplow Park, Summit Ski Museum, *Includes Haunted Tour
Red, White & Blue Fire Museum and Welcome Center Museum
Mine Tours: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 & under; $25 for 2 adults
- Package Deals: $15 for 1 adult Walking or Haunted Tour & Iowa Hill Hike
- Tour includes a free gold pan – what you find is yours to keep!
Friday, September 2nd:
- Enjoy FREE gondola rides for this final Friday of the summer season from 3 p.m. to sunset.Moments in Time – An Evening with Jon Paul
- The Dercum Center for the Arts and Humanities presents an evening of live music and photography of Jon Paul at Warren Station in River Run Village at 7 p.m. Cost: $15 adults / $10 students
Saturday, September 3rd:
- The Annual Great Rubber Duck Races at Breckenridge Riverwalk Center
Come see 10,000 rubber ducks float down the river to the Riverwalk Center. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- The Breckenridge Wine & Spirits Festival:
Indulge your taste buds with local wineries and distilleries. All proceeds go to supporting the Breckenridge Film Festival and the Breckenridge Summit Foundation. Great live music throughout the day! 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 4th:
- The 23rd annual Taste of Keystone is your chance to enjoy live music and sample some of the finest foods in town! This is an event to benefit Summit County’s Mountain Mentors. Located at Keystone Village.
11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Bidding on Silent Auction for Mountain Mentor’s – Lodge Terrace
11:00 am-3: 00 pm Restaurants open for sampling – Lodge Terrace and Lakeside Village
11-12:30pm 1-3pm Live Music
11:00 am-3:00pm Children’s and Adventure Center activities
3:00 pm Mountain Mentor’s Silent Auction Winners Announced
 Biking:
Enjoy the beautiful mountains of Colorado on a scenic bike ride!
The shuttle departs from Keystone (at Mountain View Plaza) at 9 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 1p.m. for the top of Vail pass at 10,600 ft. Cruise
down to Frisco and ride the shuttle back to Keystone for a 4 hour outing, or keep cruising over flat terrain all the way back to Keystone (22 miles total).
(Discounts provided to SkyRun guests.)
 Hiking:
Get adventurous and take an exhilarating hike through the Rocky Mountains. There are plenty of trails to choose from for the beginner, intermediate and extreme hikers. Be sure to bring a snack to fuel up with and plenty of water for the high altitude conditions. Choose your favorite mountain activities this Labor Day weekend!
Get out of the city and spend your fun-filled Labor Day weekend
right here in the heart of Summit County!
White Water Rafting:
Get ready for some fun in the sun! Kodi Rafting is SkyRun’s
exclusive rafting partner with trips starting from $45 to
$149. (Special 5% discount for SkyRun guests.)
 Golf:
Keystone is the biggest golfing destination in
Summit County. There are a variety of lush golf
courses to choose from.
 Hot Air Balloon Rides:
See Colorado from a new point-of-view with an action packed ride
across the scenic Rocky Mountains.
Click here for more info.
SkyRun Vacation Rentals has a vast selection of beautiful condos to rent for the holiday weekend. We have lodging from studio condos to 7 bedroom homes.
Visit our website to see photos, virtual tours and maps. http://keystone.skyrun.com/
or call us at 970-300-1811
SkyRun Vacation Rentals has some amazing end of summer deals!
Now through September 2011 – book two nights and Sunday is FREE!
Promotional Code: KSCSUNDAY
“Like” us on Facebook and receive special promotions throughout the year!
http://www.facebook.com/SkiVacationKeystoneColorado
There are many discounts available exclusively to SkyRun guests. With your SkyRun room
key, get discounts on food, bike rentals, spas and much more!
For special group rates, please follow this link:
http://keystone.skyrun.com/groups
This is your opportunity to enjoy great music and art in the mountains! From noon to 6pm on August 20th and 21st, fabulous acoustic Blues will echos through the Rocky Mountains. You can also enjoy the classic art show and competition, tasty dishes, cold brews and wines. Families can enjoy the KidZone with FREE and paid activities such as: bounce houses, kid’s crafts, kids entertainment & gem panning.
Here’s the lineup for the Festival:
Saturday, August 20th
12-6pm Art Show
12-6pm Festival Food & Beverages
12-6pm KidZone
12-1:30pm Grady Champion
2-3:30pm Soul of John Black
4-5:30pm Papa Grows Funk
Sunday, August 21st
12-6pm Art Show
12-6pm Festival Food & Beverages
12-6pm KidZone
12-1:30pm Grady Champion
2-3:30pm Soul of John Black
4-5:30pm Papa Grows Funk
Grady Champion
Grady Champion started his musical career in the early 1990′s as a rapper, but soon changed his style when he discovered the blues. He has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson and is a thriple threat harmonica player, guitarist, and songwriter. His revved-up, soulful vocalizing and the charm and insight he brings to his songwriting, mark Grady as an important new talent.
The Soul of John Black
John “JB” Bigham, the man behind The Soul Of John Black, is an adventurous artist who isn’t afraid to take risks while pursuing his musical vision. Already he has an impressive resume, having written songs for Miles Davis and playing percussion in the Davis group. His stage moniker is a name shrouded with an element of darkness and mystery. He draws his inspiration from blues and soul pioneers of the past and stands as a true testament to the dynamic beauty and freedom of musical expression, which he strips down to the core – guitar, voice and exposed human emotion conveyed in sparse, soulfully captivating performances wrought with raw, spontaneous power.
Papa Grows Funk
Papa Grows Funk embodies the soul of New Orleans-fun, funky, unpredictable and energetic. From sultry summer nights, to Mardi Gras revelry, to the heart pounding Jazz Fest weekends.
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