Keystone Opens Before A-Basin This Season! (2025)

Hey Frosty fam—guess what? The Colorado snow scene just got spicy this weekend! The race for “first chair” in Summit County was absolutely wild, and this year, Keystone pulled off a surprise by opening before the legendary Arapahoe Basin. Yep, on Saturday, October 25, Keystone dropped in with their first lifts for 2025 and didn’t just claim the Colorado crown—they were the first in North America to kick off the season!.

The local buzz? Keystone hadn’t opened before A-Basin since 1997! They marked the occasion with night skiing, music, donuts, and coffee—total party vibes for everyone itching to ride early. A-Basin fired up on Sunday, keeping the friendly rivalry alive and bringing pure stoke to early-bird shredders.

This “who opens first?” battle is more than just bragging rights—it sets the tone for the entire season and brings people t

Hey Frosty fam—guess what? The Colorado snow scene just got spicy this weekend! The race for “first chair” in Summit County was absolutely wild, and this year, Keystone pulled off a surprise by opening before the legendary Arapahoe Basin. Yep, on Saturday, October 25, Keystone dropped in with their first lifts for 2025 and didn’t just claim the Colorado crown—they were the first in North America to kick off the season!.

The local buzz? Keystone hadn’t opened before A-Basin since 1997! They marked the occasion with night skiing, music, donuts, and coffee—total party vibes for everyone itching to ride early. A-Basin fired up on Sunday, keeping the friendly rivalry alive and bringing pure stoke to early-bird shredders.

This “who opens first?” battle is more than just bragging rights—it sets the tone for the entire season and brings people together in celebration. Resorts rush to make snow, prep trails, and throw opening weekend bashes that locals and visitors love to join.

So, did anyone get in on opening weekend? Whish I was there. What were the conditions like? Who rode Keystone or A-Basin? Is Loveland open yet? Drop your stories, pics, and hot takes! Let’s keep the stoke alive—it’s officially snow season in Colorado!

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