The bad news is that Keystone Resort closes this weekend. The good news? There’s a full schedule of events on tap to make the most of Keystone’s closing weekend, April 6-7, which will kick off Saturday with the last installment in the A51 River Run Rail Series: The Last Grind, followed by a free concert in River Run Plaza featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band.
Closing day on Sunday, April 7, will begin with the third annual Slush Cup and end with a new event, the Red Bull Schlittentag.
On Saturday, the rail jam set-up will be at the base of the River Run slope right next to the Summit Express Chairlift and steps from River Run Village, allowing spectators to come out and watch local athletes display their skills on a multi-rail feature.
The event will also feature music and giveaways for the crowd. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by qualifying runs beginning at noon and finals at 2 p.m. Awards will follow, crowning the top female and male skiers and snowboarders with great prizes.
The free concert featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band follows at 4:15 p.m., with the opening act hitting the stage at 3 p.m. The plaza will include prime viewing spots at 9280’ Tap House, with plenty of outdoor seating Happy Hour specials. All of the restaurants and bars surrounding the Plaza will offer food and beverage specials.
On Sunday, the last official day of the season at Keystone, the third annual Slush Cup at the Mountain House Base Area will begin with a splash at 10:30 a.m. Participants will have the chance to pond-skim their way to great prizes including three Summit Value Passes in categories including best costume, best crash and best overall. Spectators can watch pond-skimmers glide, crash, dance and ski to a possible victory while listening to music and enjoying a cold beverage from The Last Lift Bar.
Keystone Resort will also host a new event, Red Bull Schlittentag, on Sunday at 2 p.m. Schlittentag is the German word for “sledding day” and translates to daredevils willing to propel themselves on a hand-built sled down a snow-covered hill.
Teams will consist of three people with free range to create the wildest, fastest sled this side of the Alps. The Schlittentag will take place at the Mountain House Base Area on the Discovery Hill where spectators can watch the gallant sledders propel themselves down the hill. Registration is free and more information is available at www.keystoneresort.com/events.
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