Frequently Asked Questions
Are travelers really affected by the
altitude?
What will the weather be like?
How long will it take to get from Denver International Airport to
the Keystone Resort?
How will we get around the resort?
When and where will I drop off my auction item?
What meals are/are not included?
How much free time will we have for family?
What family activities does the resort offer?
What events are required?
Will all guests stay in the same area of the resort?
Will rooms provide an Internet connection or WiFi?
Will there be any "specials"?
Where can I buy groceries to keep in the kitchenette in my
condominium?
What are the closest shopping areas/towns?
What is the shipping address for the Keystone resort?
For emergencies, where is the closest hospital?
Are travelers really affected by the altitude?
YES. As you ascend to higher altitudes, atmospheric pressure
decreases, the air is thinner and less oxygen is available.
Above 8,000 feet altitude you will probably notice that your breathing
is faster and/or deeper. You may feel short of breath,
especially when exercising, develop nausea, unusual tiredness,
headache or have difficulty sleeping. To acclimatize faster,
here are some tips:
Increase fluid intake
Decrease salt intake
Moderate your physical activity
Eat high carbohydrate, low fat meals
Reduce alcohol and caffeine intake
Keystone's base elevation is 9,300 feet and summit elevation is 12,200
feet. You are strongly encouraged to drink lots of water
starting a few days before departure, but especially starting from
your arrival in Denver.
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What will the weather be like?
Average summer temperature is 63º, and at night will drop into
the 50's. A light jacket is advised for the outside auction
event Friday night at the Stables.
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How long will it take to get from Denver International Airport to the Keystone Resort?
Approximately 90 minutes. Please see the "Travel Day
Expectations" section for shuttle and rental car information.
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How will we get around the resort?
Complimentary shuttles service all areas of the resort. Many
accommodations, restaurants, activities and shops are within walking
distance of the Keystone Conference Center. Route buses will
run from 6-8 a.m. specifically for the ARNG to arrive each morning at
the conference center. The regular bus schedule runs from 7:30
a.m.-10 p.m., and will be extended until 2 a.m. from the 15 th -20 th
.
Direct Service from Keystone to Breckenridge is provided by the Ski
KAB Express, a function of Keystone Transportation. Call
970-496-4200 for more information.
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When and where will I drop off my auction item?
When you arrive at the Keystone Conference Center, a Docupak
representative will collect and register your item for the auction.
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What meals are/are not included?
Each morning except Sunday and Wednesday, coffee and a breakfast item
will be provided at the Conference Center in the Shavano Foyer area.
Friday - burrito (egg, cheese, beans)
Saturday - eggs
Sunday - coffee only
Monday - pastries
Tuesday - burrito
Cash concessions will be available for the morning and afternoon break
at the conference center. Pre-packaged snacks and sodas will be
offered.
Several lunch and dinner restaurants are located throughout the resort
for your per diem use.
The Auction held Friday night will have a cash bar and light hors
d'oeuvres will be provided.
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How much free time will we have for family?
The Event Schedule will be provided when you arrive at the conference
center. This guide will contain the daily break-out schedules.
However, the schedule is not yet available.
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What family activities does the resort offer?
Please see the Summer Activities Guide located on the registration
website. A sampling of the activities includes:
Fishing
Hiking
Biking
Golf (2 18-hole courses)
Four-wheel drive tours
Gondola rides
Tennis
Horseback riding
Horse-drawn dinner hay rides
Historical tours
Ecology walks
Mountain bike clinics
Beaver prowls
White-water rafting
Wine tasting
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What events are required?
Each training session is required.
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Will all guests stay in the same area of the resort?
No. Lodging is spread across the resort. A Keystone
representative will confirm your reservation and choose lodging best
suited to your guest profile. Remember that you will check-in
at the Keystone Conference Center and then be directed to your lodging
location within the resort. Some locations are within walking
distance of the conference center, and resort shuttles will be running
each morning from 6-8 for the ARNG in addition to the regular shuttle
bus schedule that runs throughout the day.
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Will rooms provide an Internet connection or WiFi?
Complimentary wireless is provided in the Keystone Lodge and The Inn
at Keystone. Complimentary high-speed Internet is provided in
most accommodations for the Deluxe Condominiums and River Run Village.
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Will there be any "specials"?
General
The Keystone Resort has discounted all extracurricular activities,
which is reflected in the Summer Activities document found on this
website. Each night the restaurants within the Keystone Resort
will be running drink specials as well.
Father's Day
Both the Apenglow Stube and Der Fondue Chessel
will be running a "2 for 1" special that night. Please make
reservations.
Der Fondue Chessel is atop North Peak at 11,444 feet.
Take a scenic gondola ride from the middle of River Run Village to get
to the Der Fondue Chessel . Listen to Bavarian style
music while enjoying your cheese and chocolate fondue in this inviting
family style atmostphere.
Also atop North Peak, Apenglow Stube is located just next to
Der Fondue Chessel. Enjoy breathtaking views while
traveling in enclosed comfort aboard two gondolas to stop at this
intimate, secluded setting. The contemporary cuisine is ranked
as a four-diamond dining experience.
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Where can I buy groceries to keep in the kitchenette in my condominium?
Within the resort, there are a few small convenience markets:
Rockin R Ranch (River Run)
Gateway Grocery (Gateway building, close to the Inn)
Keystone Grocery (Across the street from Condo Front Desk, when
you first enter Keystone)
Approximately 10 minutes from Keystone in Dillon off Hwy 6 is City
Market--a true supermarket.
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What are the closest shopping areas/towns?
The Silverthorne Outlet Stores are 15 minutes from Keystone, off Hwy
6. Follow Route 6 West to Silverthorne approximately 8 miles.
For complete store information please visit:
silverthornefactorystores.com .
A truly historic mountain village, Breckenridge is approximately 20
minutes away.
Follow Route 6 West (2 miles), turn left on Swan Mountain Road (5
miles), and left on Route 9 (8miles). For more info, visit gobreck.com/page.php and click on the "About Breck" link to view shopping
information.
Direct Service from Keystone to Breckenridge is provided by the Ski
KAB Express, a function of Keystone Transportation. Call
970-496-4200 for more information.
To view Dillon, Silverthorne and Breckenridge in relation to
Keystone, go to this mapquest.com link and zoom in/out.
mapQuest Map
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What is the shipping address for the Keystone resort?
Keystone Conference Center
Attn: (Group Name or Guest Name)
0633 Tennis Club Road
Keystone, Colorado 80435
*** Keystone does not accept packages shipped via the US Postal Service.
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For emergencies, where is the closest hospital?
Keystone Medical Center
970-486-6677
Keystone Emergency Services (KES)
Trained EMTs on-call 24 hours/day
St. Anthony Summit Medical Center
20 minutes from Keystone
Full service hospital
970-668-3300
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