Keystone Resort
Ski rentals near Keystone
Keystone is 38 miles from the shop with more than 3,000 acres, from Schoolmarm's long beginner run to the glades of North Peak.
38 miles from the shop
Keystone Resort: rent in Idaho Springs, ski the mountain
Keystone suits families that want a lot of mountain without a lot of drama. Schoolmarm is one of the longest beginner runs in Colorado, and the learning areas at the base give first-timers room to work on turns.
North Peak is the other side of the coin: steeper, quieter, with tree skiing that rewards people who can link turns in the glades. Skiers who spend a week at Keystone usually end up splitting time between the two.
The village makes it an easy base for a family trip, and the drive from Idaho Springs is a straight shot up I-70. Rent at Exit 241 and you arrive with boots fitted, bindings set and nothing left to do but park.
- Sport skis from $40 for Schoolmarm and the groomers
- Performance skis from $45 for North Peak's trees
- Demo skis from $55 for a day of testing
- Snowboards from $25 for kids to $55 for demos
On the mountain
What Keystone is known for
- More than 3,000 acres of terrain
- Schoolmarm's long beginner run
- North Peak glades for advanced skiers
- Learning areas at the base
- 38 miles west on I-70
The drive
The drive up I-70
- 38 miles west on I-70
- Rent before the Eisenhower Tunnel approach
- Kids' packages from $25 include a helmet
- Return by 7 PM on your last day
- Call the shop if traffic backs up on the way home
Check COtrip for road conditions before you leave; closures on I-70 are the one thing we cannot tune around.
Good to know
Keystone Resort questions
How far is Keystone from Idaho Springs?
Keystone Resort is 38 miles west of Maison de Ski, straight up I-70 past Loveland Pass. Rent at Exit 241 on the way and skip the rental line at the base.
Is Keystone good for beginners?
Yes. Schoolmarm is one of the longest beginner runs in Colorado, and Keystone keeps dedicated learning terrain. Sport skis from $40 are a good match.
What is North Peak like?
North Peak is Keystone's steeper, quieter side, known for gladed tree skiing. Performance or Demo skis with sharp edges are the better choice there.
Do you rent for a family of four?
Yes. Kids' packages start at $25 and adult Sport skis at $40, so a family of four can be outfitted from $130 a day before discounts. Multi-day rentals add free days.
Thirty-eight miles, no rental line
Reserve at Exit 241 and spend the morning on Schoolmarm instead of in a rental queue.