A fall snowstorm delivered an early Halloween treat for skiers and snowboarders today at Keystone with up to 2 feet of snow, prompting Keystone Resort to announce an earlier opening to its 2006-2007 season.

Keystone was initially scheduled to open Friday, Nov. 10, however, with a series of powerful fall snowstorms that have delivered more than 3 feet of snow just this month and cold temperatures for efficient snowmaking, Keystone will be ready to open Friday, Nov. 3 – a week earlier than expected. Today, Keystone received 16 inches at the midway point of Dercum Mountain.

According to the National Weather Service, the winter storm warning is in effect through this afternoon for the Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek areas and long-term predictions are calling for above average early-season snow for the Colorado resorts. Keystone’s opening new snowcat ski terrain in  Independence Bowl .

With bountiful early-season snow, this is the time to book your early-season ski/snowboard vacation at Keystone. Ski Free, Stay Free offers start as low as $228 per person for four nights of lodging and four days of skiing. Skiers and snowboarders can live like locals and be among the first to ski at our resorts this season. Ski Free, Stay Free is valid from Nov. 11 – Dec. 17, 2006, Restrictions apply. Price not valid at all resorts.

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