The Village
Copper Mountain gets its name from an old Copper Mine where its remnants remain in the Copper Bowl area. Owned by Intrawest and with $500 million spent on the development of the resort and created in 1972. It is easy to see why Copper is another popular Intrawest resort with all the amenities one could need being in the main Village at Copper and a selection of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes within an easy stroll. There is a relaxed friendly feel to Copper and casually wondering around the pathways through the village allows you to genuinely enjoy this fun resort.
Attractions and Activities
Being a family resort Copper offers the Kids Night out Programme Wednesday - Saturday nights. This is where children can have fun and parents can enjoy some time out. Parents drop their children off at the Belly Button Bakery where they are supervised and entertained and given a pizza dinner. Bring back a receipt of $30 or more per child from your shopping or dinner and the baby sitting is free for the evening. There are plenty of activities to enjoy be it Smores by the fire, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tubing, ice skating, sleigh rides or catching a free bus to Frisco, Breckenridge or the Silverthorne Outlet stores.
Shopping
Although the Village at Copper has some great shops there is even more selection and variety to be found at the Silverthorne Outlet stores or a day spent in the charming towns of Frisco (Walmart and Safeways supermarket) and Breckenridge. Buses are free on the Summit Coach to these towns from the Frisco bus station, just catch the free bus from Copper to the Frisco bus depot (approximately 15 minutes). A taxi is a good idea too as it is much quicker, especially from the supermarket in Frisco back to Copper Mountain.
Dining
From Mexican food and margaritas to fine dining, there are a variety of restaurants to choose from in the Village at Copper. If you are staying in East Village and dont feel like venturing out on the bus to the main village there is JJs Rocky Mountain Tavern and the Double Diamond Grill located in the Foxpine Inn.
5 Lunches for US$5.99 at Grand Hall
This season (2010/11), guests dining in the East Village are encouraged to check out Grand Hall, featuring mountain-side adventure and scrumptious entrŠe selections. Grand Hall is also home of the 5 Lunches for $5.99 lunch special. Every day the chefs will pick 5 lunches priced at just $5.99 (sorry - no other discounts apply), with possibilities including pizza, pasta, wraps, grill items, salads and soups - five new chef-chosen lunches are picked each day. Just make your way up to the 2nd level of Copper Station for the best lunch deal on the mountain at Grand Hall.
Copper Red Hots Lunch Deal
This season (2010/11), Copper Red Hots is offering a US$5 lunch deal that includes a hot dog and a beer or soda. At Copper Red Hots, guests enjoy a new twist on an old favorite, specializing in creating the perfect hot dog, bratwurst, or specialty sausage for everyone in your family. With a ton of toppings to flavor your dog, guests can choose from one of our creations or create a new custom combination of your own to satisfy that never ending hunger. With Copper Red Hots' convenient location next to the American Eagle Lift, make a quick pit stop and hop back on the lift or relax on the sunny patio to your heart's content.
Kids' Night Out
Sponsored by the Copper Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Kids' Night Out (KNO) is a FREE childcare service offered to parents on the condition that US$30 per child is spent in any commercial outlet at the resort during the hours that your children are in the program. The service is offered from 5:30 - 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The kids will enjoy eating pizza, crafts, watching movies and many more fun activities. Walk-ups accepted on a space-availability basis. Reservations are highly recommended - please reserve 48 hours in advance by calling 970.968.2318 ext. 38101.
Nightlife
Generally the nightlife is a little quieter at Copper Mountain but according to guest reports try out JJ's Rocky Mountain Tavern with its live entertainment and bar menu its located in the East Village. Moe Dixon, a longtime favorite entertainer, always gets people dancing.
The Village at Copper has Endo's Adrenaline Cafe which is a popular hangout, Storm King Lounge features scotch and signature martinis, sushi, Sapporo and sake,Pravda a Russian-themed vodka bar and nightclub has a DJ and over 30 vodkas to choose from.
