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| Copper Mountain Colorado - Resort Information |
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Resort Statistics:
Transfers: Denver Airport (DEN) 1.5hrs
Resort Elevation: 9712ft (2960m)
Summit Elevation: 12313ft (3753m)
Annual snowfall: 280 inches (762cm)
Trail difficulty: Easy 21%, Medium 25%, Difficult 36%, Expert 18%
Our Opinion:
· Good resort for families and all levels of skiers and snowboarders
· Affordable lodging options close to the slopes and ski lifts
· 4 ski areas within 45 minutes
· Purpose built resort with good snow record and long season
Resort Description:
In 1971, Chuck Lewis, Copper's founding father, took one look at the current site of Copper and told his friends, "I'm
gonna build me a killer ski resort." He negotiated a deal to purchase 280 acres at the base and worked with the Forest
Service to establish parameters and guidlines for the ski area. Chuck was both a renegade and a visionary. During the
summer of '71, initial construction began on the ski trails. Over the years, new lifts were added and Copper grew to its
current size of 2433 acres, enjoying the status of Summit County's largest ski area. What was once a sleepy little day ski
area is now one of Colorado's premier year-round destination resorts.
If there were a mountain that was designed for for skiing and snowboarding it would be Copper Mountain. It is one of the
most diverse ski areas in the Arapahoe National Forest, and possibly Colorado. Only 2 hour driving away from Denver,
the north facing peak of Copper Mountain offer an excellent variety of terrain for expert, intermediate and beginners.
The unique thing is that all three levels of difficulty are separated by well defined areas, and in all three cases the skier
or snowboarder can easily return to the base area. The mountain has an excellent snow record and sparse tree cover
due to the higher elevation. This offers a tremendous opportunity to create natural type runs that blend in with the
surrounding countryside.
In 1997, the resort was purchased by Intrawest - a worldwide leader in resort operations and development. Whether you
are new to Copper or rapidly approaching 30 years of memories and service to Copper, you will be amazed by the
changes on the horizon for every new season. The base village now offers more options for lodging and dining, making
this a great choice for all levels of skiers and boarders. Also a good choice for families as the accommodations are
centrally located and close to the slopes.
Transfers: Denver Airport (DEN) 1.5hrs
Resort Elevation: 9712ft (2960m)
Summit Elevation: 12313ft (3753m)
Annual snowfall: 280 inches (762cm)
Trail difficulty: Easy 21%, Medium 25%, Difficult 36%, Expert 18%
Our Opinion:
· Good resort for families and all levels of skiers and snowboarders
· Affordable lodging options close to the slopes and ski lifts
· 4 ski areas within 45 minutes
· Purpose built resort with good snow record and long season
Resort Description:
In 1971, Chuck Lewis, Copper's founding father, took one look at the current site of Copper and told his friends, "I'm
gonna build me a killer ski resort." He negotiated a deal to purchase 280 acres at the base and worked with the Forest
Service to establish parameters and guidlines for the ski area. Chuck was both a renegade and a visionary. During the
summer of '71, initial construction began on the ski trails. Over the years, new lifts were added and Copper grew to its
current size of 2433 acres, enjoying the status of Summit County's largest ski area. What was once a sleepy little day ski
area is now one of Colorado's premier year-round destination resorts.
If there were a mountain that was designed for for skiing and snowboarding it would be Copper Mountain. It is one of the
most diverse ski areas in the Arapahoe National Forest, and possibly Colorado. Only 2 hour driving away from Denver,
the north facing peak of Copper Mountain offer an excellent variety of terrain for expert, intermediate and beginners.
The unique thing is that all three levels of difficulty are separated by well defined areas, and in all three cases the skier
or snowboarder can easily return to the base area. The mountain has an excellent snow record and sparse tree cover
due to the higher elevation. This offers a tremendous opportunity to create natural type runs that blend in with the
surrounding countryside.
In 1997, the resort was purchased by Intrawest - a worldwide leader in resort operations and development. Whether you
are new to Copper or rapidly approaching 30 years of memories and service to Copper, you will be amazed by the
changes on the horizon for every new season. The base village now offers more options for lodging and dining, making
this a great choice for all levels of skiers and boarders. Also a good choice for families as the accommodations are
centrally located and close to the slopes.
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