| Resort height | 2926m - 3767m |
| No of lifts | 22 |
| No of trails | 125 |
| Easy runs | 21% |
| Medium runs | 36% |
| Difficult runs | 43% |
| Skiable Area | 2433 acres |
| Longest run | 5km |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Average snowfall | 750cm |
| Lift pass | Copper Mountain |
SKI USA - Copper Mountain
The Resort
Renowned for having probably the best ski area in Colorado, Copper Mountain is the ideal resort to learn and progressive, offering everything you will need for the ski holiday of a lifetime. Originally a purpose built resort, Copper has undergone a multi-million dollar transformation into a true alpine village, complete with a fantastic car free resort centre with new traditional stone and wood buildings and an impressive range of après ski facilities. Impressive natural snowfall statistics backed up by comprehensive snowmaking facilities ensure the slopes of Copper are always perfect. This, coupled with an excellent ski-school and modern lift network, make Copper one of the most popular ski resorts in Colorado.The Skiing
With over 2400 acres of skiing Copper Mountain is one of the largest ski areas in the USA and nature decided to be kind to skiers with a layout offering perfect terrain and snow conditions all season long. With gentle, sloping runs like Carefree and Scooter on the Western side of the mountain, ideal for beginners and early intermediates who will soon be heading East towards the steeper slopes where a huge choice of long green and blue runs is on offer, with Timber Ridge being a prime example of excellent confidence building cruising run. For the more advanced the ‘back side’ bowls are the place to go. The Wild Copper, Resolution & Spaulding Bowls offering some of the best tree and bump run skiing in Colorado, in particular the double black diamond Fremont Glades and Sawtooth runs.
Snowboarding - Copper's main terrain park, located on the Loverly trail accessed by the American Flyer lift, has three distinct lines that run through it: On the left, a beginner track with mini-kickers and small rails allow riders to learn the basics before moving on to the bigger lines. In the centre, medium-sized kickers and jumps enable skiers and riders to improve gradually. And on the right, a new shack jib, giant tabletops, hip features and an 8 foot wall ride set atop a 17 foot Quarter pipe offer potential for as much air as riders can handle. Halfway through the park, a rail section boasts a variety of flat (check out our 100-footer!), kinked and rainbow rails leading into Copper's award-winning superpipe. Sprinkled throughout the park are a number of additional features of varying sizes and degrees of difficulty, all designed for optimum flow.
Superpipe - At the end of the park riders will find Copper's Superpipe - 430 feet long with 17-foot-high walls set on a 19-degree pitch. The resort a has a Super Pipe Dragon and snowcat dedicated for use in the pipe and terrain parks only, allowing for nightly grooming if needed. Known for its consistent conditions - especially early season - it's simply one of the best-maintained pipes in Colorado.
Après Ski
Swimming at indoor pool in local sports centre; Snow tubing, Ice-skating; Multi-plex cinema; Moonlight snowshoeing; Factory outlet shopping at nearby Silverthorne or Dillon; scenic sleigh rides.
Accommodation
Subject to availability we offer groups the choice of staying in resort or 15 minutes away in the towns of Frisco, Silverthorne or Dillon. The towns offer access to a range of factory outlet shopping malls and other après ski activities (bowling, tubing etc.) plus the opportunity to ski other resorts on the same lift pass.
Copper Condominiums ***+, Copper Village
A number of excellent condominium blocks situated around the resort offer the best value when staying in resort. All units are spacious and airy offering a high level of comfort no more than a 5-minute walk from the ski lifts and village centre. Each apartment can accommodate between 4 and 6 students using double, single and sofa beds. All apartments feature a full bathroom, kitchen, lounge area and cable TV. Breakfast and evening meals will be taken in nearby restaurants.
Best Western Lake Dillon Lodge ***, Frisco
Only 15 minutes (10 miles) from Breckenridge or Copper Mountain, the Best Western offers excellent accommodation and convenience with it’s near lakeside location in Frisco. The Hotel offers a wide range of facilities and high level of comfort to ensure a relaxing stay in the Rocky Mountains. All rooms sleep 4 in 2 queen beds and have full private facilities, cable television with HBO, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and telephone. Groups can enjoy the leisure facilities at the hotel and enjoy the convenience of meals in-house or out on the town dependent upon your evening activity choices. Restaurants in the area include: - Casey's Circle, Taco Bell, A & W, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, The Mint, Claim Jumper.Hotel facilities include: 127 rooms, Indoor pool and Jacuzzi, Ski rental shop, Restaurant and lounge, Big screen televisions located in lounge and in dining area, Sun deck and large courtyard.
Quality Inn ***, Silverthorne
Quality Inn & Suitesis Summit Counties NEWEST Hotel located off of 1-70 Exit 205 in beautiful Silverthorne Colorado. The Quality Inn and Suites is nestled on a hilltop, overlooking the town of Silverthorne, you will experience the FINEST lodging Summit County has to offer. The hotel has majestic views of the surrounding mountains, Blue River, and Lake Dillon is absolutely breathtaking.All guest rooms can accommodate up to 4 people in 2 queen beds offer 25 inch TV's with HBO, coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, voice mail and data ports, air conditioning and wireless high speed internet. Groups can enjoy the leisure facilities at the hotel – including an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and 2 hot tubs - and enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast in-house with evening meal also taken in the hotel or out on the town dependent upon your evening activity choices. The Hotel is within walking distance to the Silverthorne Factory Outlet stores and the Summit Stage, a free shuttle serving all Summit County's major towns and ski area's, including Keystone, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, and Arapahoe Basin – approx 20 minutes away.
Holiday Inn ****, Frisco
Designed for comfort and convenience the Holiday Inn exudes an atmosphere of relaxed luxury. Surrounded by the exquisite beauty of nature, visitors long remember their stay at the Holiday Inn Summit County. Just minutes away from world-class skiing at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone and Copper Mountain ski areas. The Hotel offers an excellent range of amenities such as the indoor Holidome Recreation Centre featuring a "pool with a view," two hot tubs, a sauna, and fitness room. The Holiday Bistro Restaurant and Lounge, High Country Sports (offering ski equipment rentals) and Gift Shop are on the premises. The Fireside Room contains mountain elegance at its best with a massive stone fireplace, over-stuffed leather sofas and antler chandeliers to complete the theme. All of the 217 guestrooms contain data port phones, irons and ironing boards, in-room coffee makers, hair dryers, ski racks, cable TV with in house movies. Some rooms offer extra features such as microwave, refrigerator, and lakeside/mountain views. Rooms will be for 4 people, usually sharing 2 queen beds. Meals are taken in-house or out on the town dependent upon your evening activity choices.
