Keystone Closing Weekend 2013
Closing Weekend
April 06, 2013 – April 07, 2013Come join the fun as we end Keystone’s season with fun and festivities all weekend! There will be a free concert featuring Robert Randolph and Family Band in River Run Plaza on Saturday. Our A-51 River Run Rail Jam series will have its final showdown with The Last Grind Rail Jam at the base of the gondola on Saturday. Keystone’s 3rd annual Slush cup will take place on Sunday at the Mountain House Base Area with a pond skimming competition, a barbeque, competitor prizing, crowd giveaways, and more! Finally, come to compete or watch our first ever Red Bull Schlittentag at Mountain House. Schlittentag is the German word for “sledding day”. Put simply, it translates as “daredevils willing to propel themselves down a snow-covered hill and over a jump on a sled they built themselves”. This will be the most winter fun you’ve had sitting down. Three person teams will stretch their imagination to build the wildest, fastest sled this side of the Alps. One will be the pilot and the two others will help give their sled the push it needs to win the race and the fame and fortune that follows.
You don’t want to miss Keystone’s Closing Weekend!
Dates: Saturday, April 6th and Sunday April 7th
Location: River Run and Mountain House Base Areas
Schedule of Events:
Saturday:
A-51 River Run The Last Grind Rail Jam – Base of River Run Gondola
12:00pm–2:00pm: Rail Jam
2:20pm–2:30pm: Awards
Robert Randolph and the Family Band – Free concert in River Run Plaza
3:00pm–3:45pm: Opener
3:45pm–4:15pm: Intermission
4:15pm–5:45pm: Headliner
Sunday:
Keystone’s 3rd Annual Slush Cup
8:30am–10:00am: Registration
10:30pm–1:00pm: Slush Cup
Awards to Follow
3:00pm: Live band at the Last Lift Bar
Red Bull Schlittentag
10:00am-11:00am: Sled drop off and Check In
11:00am-1:00pm: Craft Touch Up
1:00pm: Craft Inspection and Participant Meeting
2:00pm: Event Start
For additional details see individual event pages
Parking: Free parking will be available in the following lots: River Run Parking Lot (River Run Village), and Pika Parking Lot (Mountain House). For more information please call the RMRM Mountain Concierge at 888.700.2754 ext 110
April 06, 2013Keystone Resort says “Farewell” to the 2012/13 season with the third and final event in the A51 River Run Rail Series for the Season, Saturday, April 6, 2013 in River Run. This new addition to the Keystone events calendar offers skiers and riders the chance to come one last time and test their skills before summer officially arrives at Keystone.
Location: River Run Base Area – Next to Summit Express
Schedule of Events:
10:30 – 11:30am Check In / Registration
11:50am Participant Meeting
12:00 – 2:00pm Pre Quals
12:00 – 12:50pm Snowboarding
1:00 – 1:50pm Skiing
2:00 – 3:00pm Finals
2:00 – 2:25pm Snowboarding Final
2:30 – 2:55pm Skiing Final
Awards to Follow
Registration Info: $15 to enter the rail jam
Accessibility: Free to spectate
Parking: Free parking is available in the following lots: River Run Parking Lot (River Run Village), and Pika Parking Lot (Mountain House). For more information please call the RMRM Mountain Concierge at 888.700.2754 ext 110
April 06, 2013River Run is ready to Rock!! This closing weekend concert is a tradition at Keystone and a great way to spend closing weekend. Robert Randolph and the Family Band will take the stage for this free concert. An American funk and soul band led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph, the Randolph’s concerts are known for their lively stage performances. Randolph is known to be content to let the rest of the band play on while he dances on to the grooves. Dance is an integral part of the concerts and adds to this lively performance’s atmosphere. Named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 100 guitarists of all times, Robert Randolph is a concert not to be missed.
Location: River Run Plaza
Schedule of Events:
3:00pm – 3:45pm: Opener
3:45pm – 4:15pm: Intermission
4:15pm – 5:45pm: Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Accessibility: Concert is free to spectate!
Parking: Free parking will be available in the following lots: River Run Parking Lot (River Run Village), and Pika Parking Lot (Mountain House). For more information please call the RMRM Mountain Concierge at 888.700.2754 ext 110
April 07, 2013Compete in the Keystone Slush Cup for your chance to win one of three Summit Passes! Award categories include: Best Costume, Best Crash, and Best Overall. This contest is a qualifier for the World Championships at Vail.
Location: Mountain House Base Area
Schedule of Events:
8:30 – 10:00am: Registration
10:30 – 1:00pm: Pond Skimming Competition
Awards to Follow
3:00pm: Live band at the Last Lift Bar
Registration Info: Entry fee to compete is $30.
Accessibility: Free for to spectate at the Mountain House Base Area.
Prizing: PARTIPANT PRIZES, PER CATEGORY
Best Overall: Summit Pass good for the 2013-14 Season, entry into the World Championships at Vail.
Best Crash: Summit Pass good for the 2013-14 Season
Best Costume: Summit Pass good for the 2013-14 Season
Prizes will also be awarded for best crash and best costume. Additional crowd prizes and giveaways!
Parking: Free parking will be available in the following lots: River Run Parking Lot (River Run Village), and Pika Parking Lot (Mountain House). For more information please call the RMRM Mountain Concierge at 888.700.2754 ext 110
April 07, 2013WHAT IS RED BULL SCHLITTENTAG?
Schlittentag is the German word for “sledding day”. Put simply, it translates as “daredevils willing to propel themselves down a snow-covered hill and over a jump on a sled they built themselves”.
This will be the most winter fun you’ve had sitting down. Three person teams will stretch their imagination to build the wildest, fastest sled this side of the Alps. One will be the pilot and the two others will help give their sled the push it needs to win the race and the fame and fortune that follows.
Rules: Teams will consist of 3 people and may have 1-3 people riding the sled down, however, one person must be designated as “pilot”.
No prefabricated sleds
No engines or batteries or external energy sources
No launching from your craft (intentionally) or launching any items from it
No throwing anything while coming down the hill
No fire
No pyro (firecrackers/torches/etc)
No use of power tools on site during build out
No smoke of any kind – especially using dry ice
Drivers must be at least 18 yrs old
Craft has to make it down the course to be considered in the competition
Helmets must be worn by all 3 teammates during launch
Judging: Participants will be judged on three things, earning up to ten points for each category:
Creativity
Fastest Time
Distance “flown” off of Kicker
Location: Discovery Hill at Mountain House Base Area
Schedule of Events:
10:00am–11:00am: Sled drop off and Check In:
11:00am–1:00pm: Craft Touch Up
1:00pm: Craft Inspection and Participant Meeting
2:00pm: Event Start
Registration: Registration is FREE. You are responsible for building your sled and any costs involved.
Parking: Free parking and paid parking available in Mountain House Base area while available. Prizes: Coming Soon!
