Sigo Journeys-- Where to Next?

Located in the White River National Forest just an hour from Denver, Keystone is home to three magnificent mountain playgrounds—Dercum Mountain, North Peak, and The Outback. When Max Dercum founded Keystone back in 1970, along with his wife Edna, he knew how much fun it was to slide down snowy mountains on a pair of skis. Along with the Dercums, Bill and Jane Bergman helped shape the Keystone we know and love today.

Today, Keystone stretches seven miles along the Snake River, over three mountains, 3,128 vertical feet, 3,148 acres of terrain, and three vibrant villages. There’s something special for every skier and rider of any level at each mountain. There are more than 3,000 vertical feet and over 3,000 acres of bowls, bumps, glades, steeps and groomers to be experienced. Colorado’s biggest night skiing operation is here...
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We thought Keystone would be a great place to go with our friends Kristin and Troy.

Fri, 1/18/08- We arrived in Denver at 8:00 PM. What a better way to experience Colorado than with some bison? Ted's Montana Grill serves up a wide array of specialty burgers (you can choose between 100-percent natural premium Harris Ranch beef or National Bison Association-certified bison). Ted's motto is "Eat Great. Do Good." referring to its deep commitment to the environment. Their goal is to be 99% plastic-free, using recyclable paper menus, paper straws and reusable glass. Their bison chili hit spot, covered in onions, cheese and raw jalapenos!

Sat, 1/19/08- We headed out to Keystone. Traffic was horrendous! It took almost two hours to get there-- I am assuming everyone thought it was a great day to ski! We were able to check into the River Run condos and the boys headed for the slopes. Kristin and I had lunch reservations at Alpenglow Stube. At at 11,444 feet, it is the highest AAA Four-Diamond dining experience in North America. We enjoyed amazing views on the two gondolas, arriving at the restaurant at the top of the North Peak. Our boots were exchanged for cozy slippers and we enjoyed delicious bloody Marys in a beautiful setting. The Stube offered a huge appetizer buffet complete with proscuitto and cheeses, salads, and smoked mussels and salmon. We were practically stuffed. But we also got a choice of soup and an entree! We stayed there for over two hours at our window seat...

Sun, 1/20/08- The boys headed out to ski again this morning, while the girls went to Keysone Lodge in an adjacent village. We spent the day getting pampered. Afterwards, we took an afternoon scenic sleigh ride. It was very cold, but we were able to get warm under cozy blankets that were provided. The apple cider helped too! The scenery was truly picturesque!

Bighorn Steakhouse was a perfect place for dinner-- occupying one of the finest locations in Summit County, with a spectacular view of Keystone Lake and the Continental Divide. We watched the last part of the playoff game at the table on the Slingbox via E's 8125. The NY Giants defeated Green Bay, meaning they would be playing the Patriots at the Superbowl! The girls had steaks and the boys had scallops and fish! Go figure... Everything was yummy.

Mon, 1/21/08- We headed back to Denver. Saw The Bucket List, which was quite entertaining. Just a quiet Monday, winding down from the weekend's events. We had such a great time with some wonderful friends.