New skibike rules for Keystone Ski Resort

8/26/13   Looks like the terrain park rules have changed and are now permitted.

Keystone is the one Vail Resorts ski area that has allowed skibiking for some time.  I contacted staff there last week for clarification on some of their current rules and regulations.  They got back to me today with the answers.

Some of them I was not aware of.  The basic rundown:

• Leashes are required on the lift and on the slopes
• Homebuilt and conversion are not allowed.
• Bikes must have no more than two (2) skis.
• Bikes are no longer permitted in the terrain parks at Keystone. 
• Must have metal edges on skis. 
•  Must have seat.
• Only one (1) rider per bike.
• Must be designed to load lift without slowing or stopping. (Peggers don't need foot skis.)
• Must be loaded within envelope of chair (no carrying the bike under the chair).
• The bike counts as a rider on chair lift.  
• No prohibited lifts or terrain at Keystone.
• If you have your own skibike, a skibike license is not required.  No checkout ride required with ski patrol.

Keystone is offering lessons and rentals for skibobs and peggers. Keystone requires a license or certification to rent.

In general, Vail Resorts is sticking to the following skibike rules and regulations.      

      Bike must have no more than two (2) skis.
·         Must have metal edges on skis.
·         Must have seat.
·         Only one (1) rider per bike.
·         Must be designed to load lift without slowing or stopping.
·         Must be loaded within envelope of chair; bike counts as rider on chair lift.
·         No homemade bikes.
·         NOT allowed in Terrain Parks
·         MUST  wear leash at all times (on lift & on slope)
·         May be restricted in certain areas and lifts for safety concerns.

I'll have to get the rules from each resort individually.  I'll be seeing you around the state.

EDIT:  I talked to a VR skibike policy expert on Sunday evening 12/ 9/2012.  He informed me of the decision to prohibit skibikes at Keystone's terrain parks.

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