Keystone Resort surprised Colorado ski fans by dropping its ropes Saturday afternoon, just hours after Arapahoe Basin announced its Sunday debut, becoming the first major North American resort to open for the 2025–26 ski season. With evening runs on fresh snow under night lights, Keystone edged out its longtime rival, showcasing a playful but fierce early-season rivalry in the race to open first. | CBS Colorado

Keystone Resort on Instagram: "That’s a lot of snow! 😲 We are inching closer to ski and ride season with every turn of the tracks. 🤩 #thankasnowmaker #thankasnowgroomer 🎥: @mloneman_233 Make sure to grab your @epicpass if you haven’t already so you can join us for opening day as we kick off the winter season! 🔜 ❄️"