About Copper Mountain Ski Area

Terrain:

The terrain at Copper is naturally devided from easy to difficult. Most of the beginner terrain is on the right side of the resort looking at trail map or far skier-left. On the opposite skier-right side of resort would be the black dimaond runs.

There is some hike-to terrain from the top of the back bowls where you can get some serious lines on powder days. Copper offers free Snow Cat rides to even greater powder on certain days during the season.

The trees at Copper are pretty good, and are better on the back side of the mountain. Beginners will find plenty of blues and greens cruisers to lap.

Location:

Copper Mountain is just 75 miles from Denver with 2,465 acres of skiable terrain and a village that feels more like a neighborhood. Copper's guests enjoy steps away lodging, après ski entertainment, naturally divided terrain, exciting events and a welcoming, knowledgeable staff.

Mountain Statistics:

126 trails, 22 lifts, 2465 acres of skiable terrain, 12,313 peak height...just some of the mountain stats that you can find right here. Fun Fact - since Copper opened for the 1972-73 season the snowiest month is typically March, with an average of almost 53 inches.

Base Elevation: 9,712 feet/2,926 meters

Summit Elevation: 12,313 feet/3,767 meters

Vertical Drop: 2,601 feet/793 meters

Chair-Lifts: 22 total (1 six-person, high-speed lift; 4 high-speed quads; 5 triple chairlifts; 5 double chairlifts and 7 surface lifts)

Lift Capacity: 32,324 skiers per hour

Skiable Acres: 2,465 acres/985 hectares makes Copper one of the largest ski and snowboard resorts in Colorado

Marked Trails: 126 Marked Trails (21% beginner, 25% intermediate, 36% advanced, 18% expert)

Average Snowfall: 282 inches/710 centimeters

Snowmaking: 380 acres/154 hectares

Longest Run: 1.7 miles/2.73 kilometers (Collage)

Longest Path Down: 2.8 miles/5 kilometers (Soliloquy to Roundabout)

Cross Country: 25 kilometers of trails allow skiers to make their way through the picturesque White River National Forest.

Additional Activities:Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Tubing, Snowmobiling, Sleigh Rides, Dog Sledding, Cross Country Skiing, Racquet and Athletic Club, Spa Facilities, Shopping, Dining, Après