The Best Ways to Experience Keystone Like a Local

Summer at Kindred is about more than escaping the heat—it’s about slowing down, reconnecting with family and friends, and embracing mountain adventures just steps from your residence and club.

As a residence owner and Kindred Club member, your mountain home becomes the perfect basecamp for unforgettable summer days. Whether you’re looking for adrenaline, relaxation, or time together, here’s your guide to making the most of the season like a true mountain local.

Start the Morning on the Mountain

Wake up, grab a coffee in the lobby, and walk directly from Kindred to the River Run Gondola. The gondola is operating Friday – Sunday in the summer with the bike park lift running Thursday through Monday this summer. Summer scenic rides offer sweeping views of the Continental Divide and provide access to miles of hiking trails for every ability level, or check out downhill mountain biking with one of Colorado’s best bike parks in the state.

Don’t miss:

• Scenic gondola rides
• Summit House views
• Mountaintop hiking
• Wildflower photography

If Kindred is offering morning yoga, take advantage of those classes happening in the courtyard. Check with the concierge and front desk for details and dates.

Cool off by the Water

Just minutes away – and a courtesy ride from the Kindred team away – Keystone Lake offers a peaceful change of pace with paddle boating, or head further west to Dillon’s Marina to rent a kayak, paddle board, canoe, pontoon boat or sailboat and explore Summit County from the waters of Lake Dillon, a reservoir that spans more than 3,000 acres and stretches from Dillon to Frisco with sweeping mountain vistas. The Summit Historical Society even offers guided boat tours and there’s a new dining cruise that’s available this summer through the marina.

Spend the afternoon:

• Paddleboarding
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Fishing nearby mountain streams
• Relaxing along the shoreline

It’s one of the easiest ways to enjoy a slower mountain day with family and friends. Stop by the Tiki Bar located at the Dillon Marina for lunch or happy hour drinks. Don’t forget that Frisco also has a marina with a beach, boat rentals and a shoreline restaurant with a playground nearby.

Tee Off at Keystone’s Championship Golf Courses

Golf in Keystone is unlike anywhere else.

Play one—or both—of Keystone’s award-winning golf courses, where elevated tee boxes, mountain vistas, and cool summer temperatures make every round memorable. The Keystone Ranch and The River Course require tee times. Book ahead or contact the concierge to help secure a spot.

Hike to Hidden Lakes & Waterfalls

Some of Summit County’s most beautiful hikes begin just minutes from Kindred.

Favorites include:

• Lily Pad Lake
• Soda Creek
• Keystone Gulch
• Tenderfoot Mountain
• Dillon Reservoir trails

Each offers a different perspective of Colorado’s alpine beauty—from peaceful forests to panoramic mountain vistas.

Experience Festivals All Summer Long

One of the greatest perks of owning at Kindred is having Keystone’s signature festivals practically in your backyard.

Summer favorites include:

• Bacon & Bourbon Festival
• Bluegrass & Beer Festival
• Wine & Jazz Festival
• Oktoberfest
• Family movie nights
• Live outdoor concerts

Simply walk outside and join the festivities—no parking, no planning, just effortless mountain living.

Don’t forget about concerts at The Dillon Amphitheater with national acts and free shows on select Monday evenings in the summer. To take your celebrating to an extreme, drive up the road to Arapahoe Basin and experience their summer events, music and activities like the ropes courses, via ferrata, mountain biking and hiking.

Explore Summit County

Kindred is perfectly positioned for easy day trips throughout Summit County.

Spend an afternoon:

• Shopping and dining in Breckenridge
• Strolling historic Frisco
• Exploring Silverthorne’s outlets and restaurants
• Visiting local art galleries and museums

Every destination is within a short drive, making Kindred the ideal home base.

Relax at Kindred

Sometimes the best vacation days don’t require an itinerary.

Sleep in. Read on your balcony. Meet friends for breakfast. Lounge by the pool. Enjoy a spa treatment. Work out before dinner. Sip cocktails at Kindred Spirits while watching the sunset over the ski slopes.

Luxury isn’t about doing more—it’s about having the freedom to do exactly what you want.

Dine Without Leaving Home

Summer evenings are meant to be shared by gathering with friends over sushi, enjoying handcrafted cocktails, or breaking bread and saying cheers to an elevated dinner either inside one of our cozy restaurants or al fresco.

One of the greatest conveniences of Kindred is having exceptional dining just an elevator ride away. Book your reservation for Lula’s Kitchen, The Goodz Tavern or Kinji Sushi. Or, contact the concierge or front desk to help.

Don’t forget about campfire s’mores in the early evenings. Stop by Kindred Spirits to get your s’mores kit and a beverage and end your day on a sweet note.

Welcome Home to Summer

There is something special about summer in Keystone. The mountains are quieter, the days are longer, and every adventure begins just outside your door.

Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, meaningful time with loved ones, or peaceful moments surrounded by alpine beauty, Kindred offers effortless access to the very best of Summit County.

This summer, your greatest luxury isn’t simply where you stay—it’s how you gather together and spark new memories.