Keystone, Colo. — Dec. 17, 2013— Families and friends will be guaranteed a White Christmas this season at Keystone Resort. The Summit County, Colo. resort has received more than five feet of natural snow so far,

English: Keystone Village at night. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

and is offering skiers and riders more than 1,600 acres of skiable terrain for the Holiday Season. Snow enthusiasts can also enjoy a variety of on-and-off mountain activities including mountaintop snow cat tours, ice skating, snow tubing and the fourth year of Keystone’s popular Kidtopia family programming, complete with a mountaintop snow fort.

Limited Holiday lodging availability still exists for families looking to create unforgettable memories together without breaking the bank; Keystone’s lodging is available at up to 50% offthis Holiday season, and regardless of whether children are on the naughty or nice list, kids 12 and under ski for free with any two or more nights stay in one of Keystone’s many accommodation options. Keystone’s unprecedented Kids Ski Free offer even works during the Holiday period as the deal has no blackout dates throughout the entire ski season.

Keystone will kick-off the fourth year of Kidtopia activities on Saturday, Dec. 21, with the first installment of the weekly Riperoo Parade, featuring a professional float, the unveiling of this year’s mountaintop snow fort and the launch of daily activities including ice skating parties, meet-and-greets with the mountain’s adorable avalanche dogs and specialty programming including Cupcakes and Canvases (art classes complete with delicious cupcakes). For those looking to enjoy kid’s programming indoors, Keystone introduces the new Kidtopia Headquarters, an indoor space filled with fun activities including a new Ready, Paint, Firepottery shop.

Other Holiday festivitieswill include the resort’s famed 8,000 pound chocolate Village display, an ice skating showcase, Kidtopia fireworks show, carolers and a concert with Keller Williams and his Compadres. The big man himself, Santa Claus, will make a quick pit-stop for a special Holiday breakfastDec. 24, before he sets off on his busy night of gift-giving.

For families looking to gather around the Holiday table together, Keystone’s convenient inventory of condominium-style lodgingprovides all the comforts of home, including full kitchens in most units. Or, have someone else do the cooking and visit one of Keystone’s amazing dining outlets; special Holiday menus will be available at many of Keystone’s signature dining locations.

All of Keystone’s activities and amenities will be available daily throughout the Holiday season.

For more information about Keystone Resort and all of this year’s Holiday programming, please visit keystoneresort.comor call (877) 204-7889. Follow the resort at @keystonemtn on Twitter or at www.Facebook.com/Keystone.