Snowboarding and Skiing Proposal at Keystone Resort

This skiing and snowboarding proposal at Keystone Resort was a total surprise. Ever since Mollie proposed to Alex in Austin last summer, Alex wanted to counter-propose! She thought nothing could be better than to propose doing one of Mollie’s favorite activities- snowboarding!

Snowboarding and Skiing Proposal at Keystone Resort

Mollie grew up snowboarding at Keystone Resort every year, and it was the location of their first trip together. Naturally, it was the perfect place for Alex to propose! Alex had been working hard on her ski skills to make sure she could pull off the proposal, and she sure did! 

Mollie had no idea that Alex would use this trip to present her with her own engagement ring. It was so much fun capturing the surprise and the joy! Their smiles say it all! I photographed Alex and Mollie skiing and snowboarding on several different runs. Of course, we stopped so they could pop a celebration bottle of champagne too. Then we made our way down to River Run Village. I had an awesome time skiing and snowboarding at Keystone with these two!

Tips for Proposing at Keystone Ski Resort

With a good plan in place, it’s completely possible to propose to your partner while skiing at Keystone Resort. These are a few of my top tips for planning a successful ski proposal:

• Plan to propose early in the day! The earlier you hit the mountain at Keystone, the higher the chance you’ll have more privacy on the slopes.  

• Propose on a weekday. Going off the previous point, weekdays at Keystone Ski Resort are typically quieter than weekend dates (with the exception of the holidays). 

• Head to the backside of Keystone Resort. If both you and your partner are comfortable and confident skiers then I highly recommend heading towards the backside. You’ll find some of the most breathtaking views (and some of the best runs)!

Client Review

Alex left me such a thoughtful review about her experience working with me to pull off this proposal to Mollie:

"HIRE HER. Gabrielle is an EXPERT skier that will help craft the perfect proposal!

From start to finish I felt so reassured by her experienced professionalism, whether it was advising the most picturesque locations to propose on the mountain, to her confirming every last detail to pull off the surprise element. Above and beyond, the hours she spent after the proposal documenting us on the gondola, skiing, and even popping champagne together were so special. We are so thankful for the gorgeous photos that she captured. You will not regret hiring her!"

Ski Proposal at Keystone Resort

Thinking of proposing while skiing at Keystone Ski Resort? I’ll help you plan the logistics such as the best place to propose on the mountain and the best time. Check out my skiing proposal guide and get in touch with me below to start planning!

Skiing & Snowboarding Proposal in Vail

We couldn’t have asked for a better bluebird day for this skiing and snowboarding proposal in Vail!

Vail Proposal Photographer

Francisco and Valeria came all the way from Guatemala for a ski vacation in Colorado. Valeria has been skiing with her family in the Rockies since she was a child, and Francisco just learned to snowboard during this trip! He took some snowboard lessons and when he proposed, it was only on his fourth day ever on the mountain. Thankfully, Francisco’s surf-boarding skills definitely transferred over! I was so impressed!

How to Propose While Skiing & Snowboarding in Vail

When Francisco started planning his Vail proposal to Valeria, he reached out to me about photographing it. I worked with him to nail down the time and gave him recommendations on where to propose on Vail mountain. I LOVE the spot he ended up proposing because it has the most incredible mountain views and an intimate feel. 

When Francisco and Valeria got to “the spot”, Francisco set up his Go Pro. They had been using it to take photos and videos their entire trip, so Valeria just thought he was taking a photo of them. Valeria turned her back to take off her helmet and when she turned around, Francisco was down on one knee! She was so surprised and had the biggest smile on her face!

Right after the proposal, Francisco and Valeria ran into her family who was coming up the lift nearby. They were ecstatic and so excited for the newly engaged couple! After the initial celebration, I headed off with Francisco and Valeria to capture photos of just the two of them skiing and snowboarding. After hitting a few runs together, they met back up with their family for group photos and to continue celebrating.

These two were super fun to ski with and they couldn’t keep from smiling! I had such an awesome time capturing their engagement and skiing with them!

Client REview

Francisco left me the best review!

"I don´t have words to describe how happy I am that I hired Gabrielle. In the beginning, I thought it would be enough to propose at the mountain and just take some pics with the Gopro and the phone. But hiring her made everything EASIER and made for a magical proposal- the best proposal ever!! From the planning to the execution, it was PERFECT. My girl had no clue that she was there to take pictures of the proposal because she did everything perfectly and camouflaged in with the crowd. I love the result of the pictures, we can’t stop looking at them and sharing our magical moments with friends and family. Once more, MANY MANY THANKS!" -Francisco

Colorado Ski Proposal Photographer

Thinking of planning to propose while skiing in Colorado? I’ll help you plan the logistics such as where to propose on the mountain and what time is best. Check out my proposal tips and get in touch with me below to start planning!