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

3.8K views · 23 reactions | Keystone Resort opened the afternoon of Oct. 25 and nearby Arapahoe Basin opened the morning of Oct. 26 to kick off Colorado's 2025-26 ski season. | The Coloradoan | Facebook

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