USA Resorts

Copper Mountain


"Fun for families and affordable ski in ski out accomodation with back bowls to keep everyone pleased. The Woodward year round indoor training centre also caters for those wanting to develop their skiing or boarding skills or prepare for competitions. Don't forget Ruapehu Season Pass holders ski for free."

Sarah Headifen - Ski Traveller 

Resort

Copper Mountain is located just off the I–70 highway, a 2 hour drive from Denver. Copper Mountain has three village areas: East Village, The Village at Copper and Union Creek each with accommodation and lifts for fast access to the slopes.

Most accommodation is close to ski in, ski out at Copper or just a short walk through the pedestrian village. There is also a free resort shuttle that runs between the three base areas...although Union Creek and Village at Copper are very close, it is easier to just walk the few minutes between the two.


Copper's back bowls are a real treasure. When the storm fronts come through, these are often hit hard with lots of fresh powder.

Ski Traveller Client Review:
"This was my first trip to Copper Mountain. I have previously skied Keystone (3x) and Breckenridge(1x) when I lived in the US. I must say that I was a bit hesitant as my general perception of Copper developed over the years was that it represented a smaller mountain with less challenging trails (I'm an expert skier) and less exciting nightlife.

Boy was I completely wrong. I found the mountain fabulous. Staff were very friendly, the sking great and the range of expert trails super. As an added bonus the mountain was extensive enough to hide a crowd of skiers. ...but that wouldn't have mattered as the lodge/ski pass combination provided a "fast pass" electronic ski pass that vertually put you in the front of any lift line. Add two days of fresh powder ...what more can you ask for.

The lodge (single bedroom with murphy bed) was also super. Easy check-in, 5 minute walk to the lift with views from our room of the slopes. The village bars and restaurants were also great. My wife and I also took day trips to Aspen and Breckenridge to view the shops and the slopes and concluded that Copper was definitely our choice. So an emphatic 10."

Terry P


Free Catskiing
Take advantage of this amazing offer and try catskiing for free at Copper Mountain, before they decide they should be charging for this experience.

Copper Mountain is an excellent resort for families wanting the ease of walking straight out of their accommodation to the lifts. Also a great resort for those wanting to explore the close-by ski resorts of Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin and Vail is only a 20-30 minute drive away.


Beginners 7 / 10 Nightlife 6 / 10
Intermediates 9 / 10 Village Charm 7 / 10
Experts 7 / 10 Non Ski Activities 7 / 10



**Mt Ruapehu Season Pass Promotion**
Free Skiing at Copper Mountain Resort for the 2011/12 season for Mt Ruapehu Season Pass Holders

Guests must book a minimum of 7 nights lodging through Copper Mountain Resort to qualify.
Number of days skiing will be one less than the number of nights accommodation booked.
Offer open to Mt Ruapehu 2011 Season, Five-Season, Life/Life Plus and Ultimate Pass holders. Child must hold a season pass.
Book accommodation and pre-reserve passes with Ski Traveller to qualify.
Not valid with any other promotion. Conditions apply.

Email info@skitraveller.co.nz or call Ski Traveller 0800 11 22 99




 
Future Olympian
/photo:Ben Blankenburg
Copper Mountian Trail Map
Season early Nov - mid Apr
Nearest airport  Denver 
Transfer time  2 Hours 
Transport options  Transfer/Car Hire 
Summit elevation  12,313 ft / 3,767 m 
Village elevation  9,712 ft / 2,926 m 
Ski area  2,433 acres / 985 hectares 
Ski lifts  22 
Number of runs  125+ 
Longest run  2.8 miles/5 kilometers (Soliloquy to Roundabout) 
Bowls  3 – (Copper Bowl, Spaulding Bowl & Resolution Bowl) 
Terrain park 
Halfpipe  1 - Copper's Superpipe - 430 feet 
Grade  21% Beginner
25% Intermediate
54% Advanced / Expert
 
Temperatures  NOV/DEC -14/+7 C
JAN -15/+2 C
FEB -11/ +5 C
MAR/APR -6 / +15C