Medical Scientist Training Program
Annual MD/PhD Student Conference
July 18-20, 2008

The following activities were available at the 2007 Conference - many will be available in 2008.  This page will be updated as we finalize our schedule

Please note: The Keystone "Adventure Pass" is included with registration! Pick it up when you check into your Condo.

Keystone is an ideal location for exploring many of the activities aforded by the Rocky Mountains. Several activities will be planned and organized by the 2007 committee while others are available to those with a car interested in a short drive to another town. A short list of possible activities for Sunday morning are listed below. Activities are subject to change a finalized list will be available closer to the conference. As always if you have further questions please contact the Organizing Committee.

Sunday Morning Activities Led & Organized By UCHSC Students:

• Hiking
  
  Bring the following:
  a pair of rugged, supportive shoes or boots; sunscreen; water bottle; loose fitting clothes, preferably NOT made of cotton; a warm sweatshirt or fleece jacket; and finally a good nylon jacket capable of repelling rain and wind. It is a good idea to bring a small pack to carry these things with you on the hike.
  
  Intermediate Hike: Organized by TBA
  Trail details and meeting times/places will be available at Registration.
  Click this LINK for a description of the hike.
  
  Advanced Hike: Organized by TBA
  Trail details and meeting times/places will be available at Registration.



• Mountain Biking
  
  Bring the following: a pair of athletic shoes; a pair of shorts, preferably nylon; both short and long sleeve athletic shirts, again preferably NOT made of cotton; sunscreen; and a water bottle. You may want to have a nylon jacket as well, but most people try to cut down on the amount of gear they carry while mountain biking.
  
  Conference Trip Organized by TBA
  Trail details and meeting times/places will be available at Registration.
  
  If interested in biking on your own, or need to rent a bike, please see the info below:
  
  Bike Rentals:
  Mountain Bike Headquarters (MBHQ) in River Run
  MBHQ is Keystone's only full-service bike shop specializing in full-suspension demo and rental bikes. Featuring a full line of Trek mountain bikes for sale, we also have a vast selection of bike clothing and accessories from FOX, Pearl Izumi, Bell, Hayes, Specialized and many more! Our staff of certified bike mechanics have the years of experience to tackle any problem you may have with your bike. For more info please contact the shop at 970-496-4619 or stop by River Run and say hi.
  
  
• Horse Back Riding Excursion
  
  A 1 hr trip will be organized by TBA
  Details and meeting times/places will be available at Registration.
  
  It's one of the most scenic ways to see Keystone. Trail rides of 1hr. and 2hrs. are offered daily. Overnight rides are available upon request. Minimum 8 years old. No riding double. Reservations required.
  
  
• Mini-Golf
  
  The 2nd Annual Putt-Putt MD/PhD Student Conference Championship!
  
  Orgainized by TBA
  Details and meeting times/places will be available at Registration.
  
  Price: $5 All you can play.


• Shopping
  
  A trip to the Outlets in nearby Silverthorne will be organized by TBA
  Details and meeting times/places will be available at Registration.
  
  Follow this link to view your shopping options.

Other Activities Available but Not Officially Organized:

You can also follow this link to activities at keystone.
If interested in the activites below you must make the reservations yourself.

• Fly-fishing Trips & Clinics
  Take a day trip on the river and learn the graceful skills of fly fishing or improve your skills with an experienced guide/instructor. Or, the fly-fishing clinics provide instructors to teach the basics of tying a fly and casting. Either way, you'll soon be "hooked" on fly fishing and finding the hidden spots. Keystone offers year-round guided trips. Reservations are required - call 800-354-4FUN (4386).
  
  
• Water Sports
  Explore Lakeside Village in a canoe, paddleboat or kayak. Spend a few hours relaxing day on the water and enjoy the views of the Continental Divide from Keystone Lake.
  
  
• Scenic Chairlift Ride
  Chair Lift
  The Summit Express chairlift will whisk you to the summit of Keystone Mountain and spectacular views of Lake Dillon, the Continental Divide and other mountain ranges.
  
  
• Historical Tour by bus
  Did you know that Keystone was originally the site of a railroad station in the 1880s that transported lead and silver to Denver? Or, that the Keystone Ranch Golf Course was an old cattle ranch and lettuce farm in the early 1900s? Learn more about local mining history and the history of Keystone Resort.
  Reservations required.
  
  
• Four-wheel drive tours
  Climb aboard a 4WD vehicle for a scenic two-hour ride, or a three-hour hummer ride into the high-country. Your driver will entertain you with local folklore while visiting some of the most scenic vistas in the Rockies.
  Reservations required.
  
  


• ATV Tours
  It's not enough just to reach the end of a beautiful trail and see some fantastic scenery, it's how you get there that adds to the fun! This tour crosses over the Continental Divide and takes you through some of Colorado's magnificent back country terrain.
  
  Tours Available June - October, weather permitting.
  Reservations required.
  2hr=$95 to drive, $45 as passenger.
  All tours are guided.
  


• Georgetown Railroad Loop and Mine Tour
  Enjoy the beauty and scenery of Colorado while riding an old narrow-gauge steam train.
  For reservations and prices call.


• Mine Tour
  The original settlers of Summit County were not looking for a place to ski, but for gold and silver. See how they worked and lived.
  Prices TBA.
  Reservations required.


• Yoga
  Start your day with an exhilarating yoga class at the Keystone Lodge Fitness Center.
  
  
• Movie
  In the unlikely event that weather is bad all morning sunday we will be showing a movie at the conference center. Title: TBA
  
  
  
  

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