Essential On-Mountain Information
Keystone, CO: February 1-3
This page has your essential information for the on-mountain experience
(and everything leading up to it)!
Registration Packet Pickup:
- Driscoll Underground (recommended pickup days/times)
- Last Names A-K: Monday, January 28th (9am-noon) and Tuesday, January 29th (11am-3pm)
- Last Names L-Z: Wednesday, January 30th (10am-1pm) and Thursday, January 31st (12-4pm)
- Keystone Conference Center
- Friday, February 1st (10am-7pm)
- Saturday, February 2nd (8am-noon)
What do I need to bring to pick up my packet?
A photo ID or DU ID, as well as your itemized confirmation/receipt.
Can I pick up a packet for my friend?
Unfortunately, no. Each individual needs to sign an Assumption of Risk (waiver) form, so you must pick up your packet in person.
Can I make changes to my registration?
Unfortunately no. At this point, tickets have been purchased for all items. You can, however, buy tickets for many of the activities once you get to the mountain. See information below about the DU group discount.
Transportation:
Where will the buses pickup at DU?
In front of the Shwayder Art Building/Ritchie Center, along Asbury Avenue.
How far in advance of the departure time do I need to be at the bus pickup location?
Thirty minutes prior to your departure time (indicated on your registration).
What do I need to bring to get on the bus?
A photo ID or your DU ID.
Will my equipment (skis/boards/etc.) fit on the buses?
YES! But please pack lightly, as the shuttles around Keystone do not have specific spots for luggage (i.e. under the bus, on top, etc.).
Where will the buses drop me off in Keystone?
They will drop off at the River Run Check-In/Front Desk and the Conference Center. More detailed information will be sent to those riding the buses about getting to your lodging.
Where do I catch the bus back to DU on Sunday?
The buses will pick up all registered riders at the River Run Check-In/Front Desk.
Concert (Friday, 9pm):
When I bought my ticket, no band was listed. Who is playing?
Super Mash Bros, an awesome mash-up DJ group. Check them out here!
Can I still buy a ticket for the concert?
YES! You can buy them online in advance, or at the door (cash only). Tickets are $10.
What should I bring to the concert to get in?
Your concert ticket, a photo ID (with your date of birth), and cash.
What else do I need to know about the concert?
- Doors open at 8:30pm.
- There are FREE SHUTTLES from sites all around Keystone that will bring you to the Conference Center and take you home after. We strongly encourage you to not drive.
- There will be a cash bar and snack cart at the event, and there is an ATM on-site.'
- There will be a free coat-check at the event.
Tubing Info:
Where do I go for tubing?
Tubing is located at Adventure Hill, which is a gondola-ride from the base/River Run Village. You can go straight there if you've been skiing or boarding, or your tubing ticket also acts as a lift ticket and will get you onto the gondola and then into tubing.
What can I wear to tubing?
Ski gear is the best thing to wear when tubing...gloves, goggles, sunglasses, waterproof clothing and snow boots. Ski boots will be allowed; however you will not be able to link up and go down together. We do recommend that you bring a change of shoes if possible.
What time should I arrive for my tubing session?
Please arrive either at the gondola or Adventure Point 30 minutes prior to your session.
Getting Around Keystone:
If I don't have a car, how can I get from my condo to the lifts, the conference center, etc.?
Keystone offers several FREE shuttle routes around its property, and they from from 7am-2am. Get the schedule here.
What if I'm out later than the shuttles are operating?
You can call a taxi. Get the information here.
What if I want to go to the Silverthorne outlets to shop?
There is a shuttle ($10) that picks up at the Keystone Lodge and takes you to the outlets and back each day. Take a look at the schedule here.
DU Group Discounts for On-Mountain Activities:
For which activities or rentals can I get a discount?
- Equipment Rentals, including skis, snowboards, snowshoes, cross-country skis, ice/hockey skates.
- Activities, including ice skating admission fees, Nordic Center trail passes (cross-country skiing and snowshoeing), sleigh rides.
How do I get these discounts?
- SKI and SNOWBOARD RENTALS: Use this on-line reservation form and reserve in advance.
- NORDIC CENTER RENTALS and PASSES: Present your university ID card at the Nordic Center to 15% off your rentals and passes.
My friends and I booked a condo at Keystone, but forgot to give them the group code for the discount. Can I still get it?
Yes! Just call the reservation center, provide them with your reservation code, and then tell them you're with the University of Denver group and give them this code: GG4DUC.
I received a scholarship for rentals and/or lessons. Do I make my reservations through the links above?
NO! You will be provided with specific instructions and a voucher when you pick up your registration packet.
Additional Activity Tickets/Vouchers:
Are there still activity tickets available for purchase at the discounted rates?
DUPB has a LIMITED number of extra tickets and will have them available for sale, first-come first-serve, at the Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, January 31st. Event starts at 6:30pm in Sturm Hall/Davis Auditorium. Don't miss out on this special opportunity to get extra tickets!
QUESTIONS? Email dupb.traditions@gmail.com.
