Keystone's Beginning
When Max Dercum, along with his wife Edna, founded Keystone back in 1970, he knew how much fun it was to slide down snowy mountains on a pair of skis.
When did Keystone Resort first open?
Keystone opened on November 21, 1970 and a lift ticket cost $5 opening season.
Who started Keystone Resort?
The Shaping of a Modern Resort
Now history takes a hundred year jump because it was not until November 21, 1970 that the ski area at Keystone opened under the supervision of Max and Edna Dercum. Their mission when opening the ski area was to keep it a family-oriented destination and a great place to learn.
