Keystone’s Winter Culinary Festival 2011- Extravagance on Ice!

The annual Keystone Winter Culinary Festival March 4-6, 2011 is absolutely packed with fabulous events, tastings, demonstrations and the Grand Tasting of them all!  This years culinary feast is presented by 5280 Magazine and Stella Artois.

Get to Keystone and walk away with delighted taste buds, new found culinary enlightenment and the perfect Keystone lodging to be the icing on the foodie weekend.   View our Keystone Lodging Deals.

The events begin with a bang from the Chocolate Demo to Friday nights Welcome Wine Dinner. Saturday enjoy a full day of culinary techniques and classes that will prepare you for the Grand Tasting. And Sunday wind down with the Champagne brunch and bring the kids to the kids cooking class. All of these events require reservations which can be made by calling 800-354-4386.

Highlight of Events- Don’t Miss These Tasty Events! See full schedule.

Friday March 4, 2011

• Chocolate Demo – 2pm
  Executive Pastry Chef Ned Archibald shares his talent with you during this Chocolate Demo Class. This class can accommodate up to 25 people for a 2 hour long demonstration.  Watch Ned demonstrate how to make various desserts. Location: Keystone Conference Center. Cost: $15 per person. Reservations Required. 
• Unique Red Varietals and Blends – 3:30pm
  This wine tasting at the Ski Tip Lodge, featuring unique red varietals and blends, will be hosted by resident sommelier Megan Morgan.  Megan will share her knowledge about new and interesting wines, many from unexpected regions or an unusual grape varietals.  Location: Ski Tip Lodge Cost: $15 Reservations Required. Duration: 2 hours Seating: 30  
• Welcome Wine Dinner Event: World Celebration of Wine Dinner – 6pm
  Join Chef Kevin McCombs and Sommelier Megan Morgan for a tour around the globe, as we explore the viticulture and culinary arts of the seven continents of the world.  With seven courses and six wines, your experience will span the world. No luggage needed! Location: Ski Tip Lodge Cost: $100 Reservations Required. Duration: 3 hrs Seating: 50ppl

Saturday March 5, 2011

• Farm to Table Seminar - 1pm
  From community gardens to backyard chickens, come learn how we’re taking back our local food system by bringing the farm closer to the table. Jennifer Santry, Executive Director of the High Country Conservation Center and Co-Chair of the Summit County Food Policy Council, and Kevin Cannel, Farmer and Ranch Manager of Our Sustainable Village in Leadville, will present ongoing efforts to bring locally based agriculture via food policy and education to our schools, restaurants, and families.
  Seating: 50 ppl Location: Warren Station Duration: 2 hours Cost: $15
• Champagne Seminar – 3pm
  Learn from our expert about champagne with this informative seminar at the Ranch. A complimentary cheese plate will also be available. Location: The Ranch Cost: $15 Reservations Required. Duration: 2 hours Seating: 40 ppl *Free Shuttle provided from Keystone Lodge at 2:30pm to the Ranch and back after the seminar
• Grand Tasting Lodge presented by 5280 Magazine & Stella Artois  5:30 – 9pm
  Come experience a sampling of local specialties from Keystone's award-winning restaurants including the Keystone Ranch, Ski Tip Lodge, Alpenglow Stube, Bighorn and more! The Outpost, located atop Keystone's North Peak will be transformed into a tasting lodge for guests to pamper their palates and delight their taste buds. Includes wine and beer pairings with each tasting. Chefs will be serving sustainable and organic ingredients in several dishes. Location: Outpost Pricing: $100 per person. Total Attendees: 300. Reservations Required. * Travel time to Outpost is 30 mins via 2 gondola rides. Please wear warm winter clothes for your travels!

Sunday March 6, 2011

• Champagne Brunch at 11,444ft - Starts at 10:30am.
  Ranked as one of the best on-mountain restaurants in the country, Alpenglow Stube is described by Zagat Survey as "Fabulous old-world food and service and the best setting in the state."  Head to the top of North Peak at 11,444 ft , where your boots are exchanged for warm, fuzzy slippers. This unique menu includes a Mimosa, your choice of soup du jour, selection of entrée and an array of magnificent desserts.  Don't miss this ski in/ski out lunch at the highest AAA four Diamond restaurant in North America. Pricing: $47 per person. Reservations Required. 
• Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class – 1pm
  Calling All Kid Chefs! Mixing and Measuring and Knife Skills, Oh My! In our one hour class, we’ll celebrate all the fresh tastes that spring has to offer.  Our  wonderful teachers will incorporate nutrition, food history, math skills and jokes for an hour of fun!  All chefs will enjoy eating the 'fruits' of their labors at the end of class. Location: Warren Station Cost: $15 Reservations Required. Duration: 1 hour Seating: 30 ppl

Get to Keystone for the Winter Culinary Festival - you won't want to miss it.  They will satisfy your taste buds and we'll satisfy your lodging wants and needs! View our Keystone Lodging Deals and get perfect accommodations close to all the food and wine action!

Keystone Rocks All Winter- Best Events for December 2010

December is a month that is full of excitement over winter and skiing, the holidays and time for vacations! Keystone is an amazing destination for many reasons but here are a few: the incredible Keystone ski resort, great town that is full of activities, proximity to other incredible ski resorts like a-basin, Breckenridge, Cooper, and Vail and of course the Keystone events!

Here are our Top Events for this December 2010- Happy December!

Family Movie Nights Enjoy these free film showings all winter but December has an especially good line-up including National Lampoon’s Family Vacation, Elf and more- See the full lineup of films. Films are at 6pm and FREE!

River Run Rocks Free Concert Dec. 4, 2010 Arrested Development!
River Run is ready to rock! Come ski Keystone for a day then stay for a free concert featuring Arrested Development. Beverages, alcohol and food sold á la carte. And the kids can enjoy the game zone while you enjoy the show! Learn more!

Never Summer 20th Anniversary Movie Viewing Dec. 4, 2010 Ever ridden a Never Summer Snowboard? Some say you’ll never ride anything else… So come out for the day to demo Never Summer boards all day long then stay for the movie premier in River Run- the athletes, photographers and reps will be there!

Betty Fest Dec. 18-19
Need a refresher or just want to improve your riding or skiing skills? Betty Fest brings together women for two days of skiing and riding in a fun, non-intimidating environment. This program includes extensive on-hill training on Keystone’s Ski and Ride School’s trails, video analysis and discussions about nutrition, women’s specific concerns and equipment. See details and more dates.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa Dec. 19, 2010
What is better than the kids getting to hang out with Santa for Breakfast! Dress warm and bring the camera to get a unique visit with Santa himself. 10am at Warren Station

Christmas Day Dec.25, 2010 Create a new family tradition by making your Christmas celebrations include some awesome ski runs before or after present time! Book your lodging to Keystone now for Christmas and get Free Nights of lodging- That is a good present!

Kidtopia Dec. 27- Jan.2, 2010- This is a festival designed just for the kids! Explore the ultimate Snow Fort at the top of Dercum Mountain, dance to live music in the plaza, make arts and crafts, go Disco Tubing . Bring the whole family for a fun filled, kid friendly weekend. See details and more dates.

New Year’s Celebration Dec. 31, 2010
New Year’s in Keystone is magical with the annual torchlight parade in River Run and two different fireworks displays in the Lakeside Village and then after the show head to the Adventure Center for live music from the Hit List!

Book your vacation to Keystone now and receive free nights if you book by Dec. 8th!

Early Ski Season at A-Basin- the locals tell all!

Employees of ResortQuest Steamboat couldn't wait for the first run of the season so they headed to Arapahoe Basin to camp out in the parking lot for the best first tracks.

We of course recommend a nice warm bed to sleep in but some like it cold! See our lodging deals- get lodging deals for Breckenridge or Keystone- just minutes away from A-basin!

(Written by Will Stone- ResortQuest Steamboat) "My friends and I set out to Arapahoe Basin to get our first tracks of the year! We set out to camp in the parking lot then wake up and catch some fresh early tracks. We took a brief stop in Dillon, CO where we met some co-workers for dinner at the Damn Brewery . Our co-workers were on their way to Breckenridge for Breckenridge Ski Resort's opening day and were staying at River Mountain Lodge. After dinner we headed up Loveland Pass to Arapahoe Basin. We parked and were the only people up there. After several hours of hanging out by the camp fire, we headed to bed for our beauty sleep till the morning!

I moved the truck around 730am in the morning to Arapahoe’s famous “Beach” parking lot. We soon got ready and headed to the cafeteria for some food the quickly to the slopes. Wow it was cold. The mountain was open top to bottom and we were surprised at the amount of coverage the mountain had open. Colorado really has a lot of snow for this time of year and it is only going to get better. We made lots of runs before the crowds started to build up so we took a break to let them settle down before resuming. After skiing all day we headed down to the lodge to have some their “World Famous” Bloody Mary’s. Yum, these are half the reason I go here, besides the great terrain and super nice people. By the end of the day we were knackered and headed home. The snow was falling on Rabbit Ears pass near Steamboat and hasn’t stopped since then!!! Perfect first tracks..."

If you are dying to get some powder you better head to Breckenridge or Keystone! Both resorts are open and have received massive amounts of snow over the past few days- Breckenridge is reporting 35" in the last 7 days and Keystone has been covered with 24" in the past 7 days. See lodging deals for Breckenridge or Keystone!

Keystone Ski Resort Opens for the 2010 2011 Ski Season

Keystone is set to open for the official first runs of the 2010/2011 ski season! And they are the first resort of the Vail Resorts family to launch the EpicMix Pass! Learn more about the epic mix! This season is going to be epic as you track your altitude gain, number of runs you made and you get to share it all (or brag about it all) to all of Facebook and more!

Check out the Webcams! Looks like pretty fun snow is just waiting to be skied!

Activities and Schedule:

• 8:30am – Free DONUTS, Coffee and Hot Cocoa while they last!
• 8:30am – KSMT Live Remote on-site
• 9:00am – “First chair” gondola loaded kicking off Epic Mix!
  Sprint Activation Team here for Giveaways, Colorado Pass Club giveaways, Meet Ripperoo, get introduced to Epic
• 9:00am - First tracks of the year...check!
  

If you are dying to get in some soft snowy turns you better book your vacation to Keystone or Breckenridge and take advantage of this ski season. Book now and get your 4th night free!

On-going Events at Keystone that will make your vacation special:

• Friday Afternoon Ski Club: Nov.26 -March 25, 2011
  Take advantage for the Colorado's Longest Ski day at Keystone when the Friday night lifts run until 8pm with live music and specials at the Summit House! Adults $10 with a voucher for a hot coco and children 12 and under are free. Live Music from 4:30 - 6:30 PM Drink and appetizer specials from 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Family Movie Nights: Dec. 3- Dec. 27
  The Keystone Neighbourhood Company brings you Family Movie Night at Warren Station. Learn more!
• Tuesday Dancin' in the Rockies: Jan 4-March 29, 2011
  On Tuesday nights, the new Pavilion at Keystone in Keystone's River Run Village hosts a dance series.
  
• Kidtopia!!!
  Bring your kids to a festival designed just for them. Explore the ultimate Snow Fort at the top of Dercum Mountain, dance to live music in the plaza, make arts and crafts, go Disco Tubing . Bring the whole family for a fun filled, kid friendly weekend. See dates!
  

If you are as stoked as we are about starting this ski season then get to Keystone now! If you book online you will automatically receive the best lodging deal!

Breckenridge’s Snow is Calling- Ski Breckenridge with our Ten Day Lodging Sale

Be in Breckenridge, Ski in Breckenridge, Save in Breckenridge and Love Breckenridge this winter with ResortQuest Breckenridge and Keystone.

Stay with us this winter to stay in some of Breckenridge’s and Keystone's premier properties- and if you take advantage of this 10 Day Sale you could save up to 45% off your lodging! Book online by Oct. 15, 2010!

The deals will not get any better than this so you must book by Oct. 15, 2010 to secure these deals!

Save even more with 30% off you ski or snowboard rentals through our amazing crew at the ResortQuest Ski and Sport with convenient locations around town! Ask for the discount at time of booking!

You’ll save some serious cash on both lodging and ski rentals that can be used to make your vacation even better! Learn more about ResortQuest’s Ten Day Deal for Breckenridge or Keystone and book online now to reserve these amazing prices.

See you soon in Breckenridge!

Keystone’s Blues Festival and Art Show in the High Country

Soulful live blues bands will be getting down and funky this weekend as the notes bounce off the high Colorado Rockies at the Keystone Blues Festival and Art Show Aug. 21-22, 2010.

Get down to some snazzy jazz, grab a beverage, try one of many delicious food dishes, and stroll through the juried art show as one of a kind artists trim the plaza. Free kids activities and more round out this day of bluesy fun for the whole family. Stay with ResortQuest Keystone and stay at the heart of the event in River Run!

Schedule:
Both days of the festival begin at 1pm with the Art show, the Kidzone (which will keep the kids entertained all day) and food & beverages being served!

Saturday at 1pm rock out to Lipbone Redding as he revs up the party and creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing, Memphis grooves and New York City style. He’s known for his ability to use his vocal to sound exactly like a trombone, it’s hard to tell the difference – so keep your eyes peeled!

At 3 pm Listen to Tommy Thomas who was raised by a musical family in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Tommy has been groomed by the sweet sound of blues and gospel since the day he was born. Tommy is a past recipient of the Living Blues Critics' Award.

At 5 pm rock out to the Blooz Dogz. Geoff Meyer & Jon Sterling met in 1996 and formed a fast friendship based on mutual insanity...Both Geoff and Jon have a heart for children and want to use the gift they have been given to help raise funds and awareness for children.

Sunday do it all again with the Hazel Miller Band playing at 5 pm. Hazel Miller is not just a great singer; "she is a force of nature!" quotes the Rocky Mountain News. Her voice has been called "stunning, moving and powerful." Hazel has been a sought after performer in Colorado for the past 24 years. Whether she is singing blues, jazz, pop, or Gospel, her voice charges the songs with a primal dose of genuine soul.

See the full event schedule.

Do you have your lodging yet? Get to Keystone and stay with us at ResortQuest Keystone and receive awesome deals on lodging that literally put you in the heart of the event!

It’s a Spring Paradise – March Events in Keystone, CO

Spring is beginning to show here in the mountains and with Spring comes exceptional activities for the sunny weather. Keystone is a town that caters to many different visitors, skiers/boarders and travelers and there are events that make each a happy camper. Do not miss out on some of these high altitude events going on around Keystone this March that will make for a fabulous spring vacation for the whole family. ResortQuest also has the perfect spring lodging deals to make that Spring trip even better.

Common and Fun Occurrences:

• The Swing Crew at Last Lift Bar: Every Saturday
  Every Saturday head to the to the Mountain House base area for some apres ski festivities and live music from the Swing Crew every Saturdays throughout the rest of the season. The Last Lift Bar is located in the newly revamped Mountain House base area. There is also free parking in this base area in the Pika Lot.

• Ski with a Ranger: Every Friday at 10am
  Have you ever really thought about how a ski resort comes to be? Well this interactive guided interpretive tours are for the purpose of highlighting the resources of the National Forest and the resort’s environmental commitments. Volunteer Rangers guide a 45-minute ski or snowboard tour down an intermediate trail on Dercum Mountain at Keystone Ski Resort. Participants meet at the River Run Gondola at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays from Friday, December 18 2009 through Friday, April 2, 2010. The Ski With a Ranger tour is free to participants, but a lift ticket and at least intermediate skiing ability are required. Each tour follows the naturalist guide through several planned stops on the mountain to learn about topics of interest.Topics include, but are not limited to: Local Wildlife, Life cycle of the Mountain, Pine Beetle,Tree Types and Identification, Avalanche Awareness, Local History, Resort Environmental Programs

Don’t Miss Events:

• Kidtopia: March 18-21st
  Not all ski resorts are kid and family friendly however Keystone is an exception to this, especially during their Kidtopia weekends that a kid’s dream come true. These special festivals are designed just for the wee-ones! Play all day at the Kidtopia Activities Center for winter crafts, take the whole family to race at the NASTAR Family race center, squeal at the glow in the dark Skate Night, hang out with Smokey the Bear & the avalanche dogs, go disco tubing, eat yummy bbq cowboy style and build the biggest snow fort of your life. Parents don’t be too jealous! See full schedule .
  
  

• Betty Fest: March 27-28
  Betty Fest brings together women for two days of skiing and riding in a fun, non-intimidating environment. This program includes extensive on-hill training on Keystone’s Ski and Ride School’s trails, video analysis and discussions about nutrition, women’s specific concerns and equipment. All women’s programs are taught by PSIA – certified, women instructors, including Annie Black – Colorado’s Ski Instructor of the year – and each group is small and supportive.

• Dave Attell in In Breckenridge: March 18th 8pm River Walk Center $27:
  Don’t miss this great performance hosted by the Comedy Works in Breckenridge, Co of Comedian Dave Attell. He is the host and writer of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell. The hit series is a travelogue of after-hours experiences in cities across the country. Laugh the night away with this hilarious comedian.

Usher in Spring in style with some high altitude events! Book your spring vacation now and receive great Keystone lodging deals and more.