Mountain House

Located at the base of the ski slopes, Mountain House in Keystone is home to the legendary Peru lift that takes you directly to the top of the mountain. The main lodge houses a bar with Apres Ski music and drinks, along with ski rentals and more. There are tons of lodging options that are within walking distance to the ski slopes at Mountain House. Mountain House, the original base at Keystone has an all around great setup from the lodges to ski school beginner areas. Mountain House area is a lot more laid back and quieter than River Run although it still has everything needed to have a great time including a rental shop, gift shop, restaurants and a bar. The Mountain House food court serves burgers, soups, salads and snacks. Last but not least the Last Lift bar entices the thirstiest of skiers and has outdoor seating on those bluebird days. Things start to get hopping as the lifts start to close and the band is sure to wake up any weary eyed skier. Ski School hosts all of their different programs out of Mountain House base and has a great setup for beginners. Between the awesome children's ski school area, the children's center, and a youth zone that is complete with an arcade, Mountain House is a great place for the entertainment of kids. Fort Dude is another great place for a kid that includes a western style fort that is perfect for a good old fashioned snowball fight. In the summer there is great fishing along the Snake River, a beautiful bike path and views to die for. A short walk from the actual base will lead you to some great local bars. The Goat Soup and Whisky serves delectable bar food and has live music often. Pizza 101 is great for taking out a pizza after a long day on the ski slopes. Grab and go breakfast and coffee is available at Keystoner Mountain. Across the street is Dos Locos which is famous for its Thursday karaoke nights and Subway for a quick lunch. Down the highway a few steps is Snake River Saloon which in addition to serving some of the best steak in Keystone, also has live music most weekends of the year, that will have you dancing until the wee hours of the morning. They also host wedding rehearsal dinners. Mountain View Sports is here too, offering your best prices and service on ski and board rentals and bike rentals in the summer.