Copper Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Copper Mountain, United States
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 12,402ft |
| Resort Height | 9,711ft |
| Nearest Airports | Vail/Eagle and Denver International |
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Copper Mountain
The ski area of Copper Mountain is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 9,711ft.
Summary
Copper Mountain has direct access to 118 marked pistes, served by a total of 21 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 9,711ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 12,402ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Copper Mountain is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Copper Mountain.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Copper Mountain is 3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Patrol Chute'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Copper Mountain?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 24 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Copper Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 69 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 33 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 36 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Copper Mountain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 12,402ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 9,711ft |
| Resort Altitude (Copper Mountain) | 9,711ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,690ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Copper Mountain has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Copper Mountain?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Stanley, Colorado.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Copper Mountain is Vail/Eagle, 60 minutes drive away.
Denver International, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Yampa Valley, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs airports are all within three hours drive.
Vail/Eagle is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,630 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 289 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Copper Mountain open?
Opened (since November 11, 2024).
Usual opening is early November (Opens as early as possible in late Oct or early Nov), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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