Keystone was founded by men from Pennsylvania, the Keystone state, who wanted to strike it rich in the gold rush.

Keystone Resort is made up of three mountains, the Outback, Keystone Mountain and Northpeak. There are 22 lifts and 116 ski trails. A new high speed quad lift has replaced the triple chair on Keystone Mountain. Keystone is the only Colorado location that offers night skiing.

North Peak has a five star restaurant that offers a sleigh ride dinner or gondola ride to the top of the mountain where the restaurant is located.

Keystone offers snowshoeing, back country skiing and ice skating in the winter.

The summer months promise boating on Lake Dillon, llama rides, roping competitions, barn dances and golfing.

Restaurants:

• Pizza on the Plaza lets you decide what will be on your pizza and prices are moderate. 172 Keystone Ranch Road, Keystone CO (970) 468-9501
• Papa's Deli & Pizzeria offers the charm of a family owned pizzeria. Papa makes sure that you are pleased with your food. Just good pizza, sandwiches and beer at 22869 US Hwy 6, Keystone CO (970) 468-7867
• The Goat Soup and Whiskey is a typical dive bar that offers some of the best soup in the land. Stop in after night skiing to see what the buzz is about. 22954 US Hwy 6 (between Caravelle Drive and Rasor Drive), Keystone CO (970) 513-9344