Copper Colorado
Nestled just 75 west of Denver, Colorado is the magnificent Copper Mountain ski resort. Copper Mountain, which is actually under lease from the United States National Forest Service, is an easily accessible destination offering up almost 2,500 acres of ski able terrain.
The Terrain and Trails
Copper Mountain’s trails have a base height of 9,712 ft with a towering summit of 12,313 ft. There are 140 trails in total that cover a wide range of difficulty. Copper has 21% of the mountain devoted to beginner runs, 25% to intermediate, 36% advanced and 18% expert level areas. Copper Mountain also features a lengthy season ranging from early November to late April and within that season, the park sees over 300 inches of snow. A few main areas of the park that area commonly highlighted are their 3 impressive bowls,3 towering peaks along with an indoor ski and snowboarding facility called Woodward Camp. Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Take a free trip up to Tucker Mountain on their Snow Cat and experience parts of the mountain that most can only dream of.
Copper Mountain Training Facilities
Copper mountain is the real deal for riders looking for a test as it played previous past World Cup tours, championship races and is currently a preferred training venue for the United States downhill ski team largely in part because of the training facilities. Woodward Camp opened in 2009 and covers 20,000 square feet of space dedicated to terrain park and pipe progression. Not only is the space dedicated to advancement but it also focuses on safety by providing a controlled environment for every type of skier and snowboarder.
Copper Mountain also has an outstanding Ski & Ride School, which was once staffed by Olympic medalist Putzi Frandl. The school offers lessons for any type of skier or snowboarder, from adult group lessons to youth group lessons to competition and training programs – everyone is invited.
Activities
If skiing and snowboarding isn’t your cup of tea, Copper Mountain has a long list of activities that are sure to entertain. In the winter, the park features activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, tubing, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, dog sledding, spa facilities, shopping and of course, spectacular dining options. With plenty of restaurants, nearby shops and other mountain town perks, Copper makes a great getaway for a short weekend trip or an extended stay with the entire family.
With thousands of acres of breathtaking ski able terrain, daring summits and 300 inches of annual snowfall, Copper Colorado is a Colorado’s ski area that shouldn’t be missed. Don’t forget to have Ship Skis send your gear ahead of time when scheduling the perfect Copper Colorado vacation. Visit www.ShipSkis.com to learn more about Ship Skis and to get a quote on shipping your equipment.