Hesperus Ski Area vs Keystone Resort

Hesperus Ski Area (Colorado) and Keystone Resort (Colorado) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHesperus Ski AreaKeystone Resort
Vertical drop623 ft (190 m)2,995 ft (913 m)
Summit elevation8,898 ft12,277 ft
Base elevation8,278 ft9,281 ft
Lifts120
Runs38150
Beginner terrain32%14%
Intermediate terrain37%35%
Expert terrain31%51%
Night skiing-Yes

Keystone Resort has the bigger vertical (2,995 ft vs 623 ft); Keystone Resort has more runs (150 vs 38); Keystone Resort skews more expert (51% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hesperus Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Keystone ResortEpic Pass: unlimited days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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