Women's Programs

Women rule the slopes at Keystone. All women's programs are taught by PSIA or AASI - certified, women instructors, including Annie Black (Colorado's Ski Instructor of the Year) and each group is small and supportive.

Betty Fest
(Women's Weekend Lessons)

Betty Fest brings together women for two days of skiing and riding in a fun, non-intimidating environment. Some of the topics covered include women's specific concerns and equipment.

• Snowboarders of any level may participate
• Extensive on-hill training on Keystone's Private University Trail
• Video analysis
• Expert advice on stretching and equipment
• Apres ski party

Dates for Winter 2007/08:
Early Season: December 08-09 (Sat-Sun)
Regular Season: January 26-27 (Sat-Sun)
and February 09-10 (Sat-Sun)

Cost:
New Student Price: covers both days but does not include lift tickets - Early Season: $195; Regular Season: $215
Alumni Price and College Students: Covers both days but does not include lift tickets - Early Season: $180; Regular Season: $200
Home Owners: Covers both days, but does not include lift tickets - Early Season: $170; Regular Season: $190
Lift Ticket: $79 two day Betty Fest lift ticket available
(US dollars) XE.com Personal Currency Assistant [The price does NOT include lift ticket, equipment rentals or accommodation/lodging.]

Burton Women's Learn to Ride

Keystone is home to the only Burton Women’s Center in the country offering daily women’s beginner snowboarding lessons for women taught by women on women's equipment.

Classes are designed to "Fast Track" the learning curve with uniquely designed teaching methods and equipment. Certified instructors will walk you through the rental process, ensuring that you receive Burton Snowboards' specially designed equipment for learning. Classes are available for first time and novice snowboarders.

Dates for Winter 2007/08:
Value: November 09 - December 14, 2007
Regular: December 15 - April 16, 2008

Cost: Beginner - Lesson only Value $90/ Regular $95; Lesson and Restricted Lift (Beginners) Value $101 / Regular $106 (US dollars) XE.com Personal Currency Assistant

Contact details:
Keystone Resort PO Box 38 Keystone, CO 80435
Ski and Snowboard School - Phone: 1-800-255-3715 Fax: 1-970-496-4170
Email: keystoneinfo@vailresorts.com

or contact Sue Greene, Keystone Ski & Ride School, Betty Program Co-ordinator
Email: greenesue@earthlink.net

Please mention skilikeawoman.com when you contact the resort.

Women's programs at Keystone
Burton Women's Learn to Ride program
Keystone resort website
Childcare
Trail maps
Snow report
Webcam
Reviews of the resort

Lodging at Keystone - choose from secluded condos, village condos, deluxe hotels, townhomes, and intimate bed and breakfast or houses.

ReachWomen.com How Tentative Prospects Become Confident Buyers: What I Learned From A Snowboarding Clinic By Andrea Learned, 28 March 2003

Please contact SkiW if any of these links are out of date.