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With just 90 minutes’ notice, Keystone Ski Resort announced at 1:30 p.m. Saturday that it would open to the public at 3 p.m., becoming the first major ski area in Colorado to start the season. The move followed Arapahoe Basin’s earlier announcement that it would open Sunday. Keystone said it’s the first time since 1997 it has been first to open. “We’re thrilled to kick off the season,” said vice president and general manager Shannon Buhler. Keystone sits just south of U.S. 6/Loveland Pass, about 72 miles west of Denver.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.