November 30, 2013
Skiing at Copper This Week? You’re Going to Need Some Powder Wax!
Right on schedule, the first big outbreak of Arctic air is set to arrive in Colorado in early December, and for now, all the forecasts are also predicting snow, heaviest midweek, but with showers continuing through the weekend.
November 24, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving – Copper Mountain’s November Snowpack is Above Average!
In a welcome change from last winter's early season snow drought, weather watchers say this year's Colorado snowpack is above average statewide. In the Colorado River Basin, where most of Colorado's big ski areas are located, the snowpack is anywhere from 120 percent to 140 percent of average for late November.
November 19, 2013
How “Green” is Your Ski Area?
Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado received a "B" grade in the annual ski area environmental scorecard, which this year highlights the trend of resorts producing their own renewable energy. Copper has plans to install two 24-foot vertical wind turbines on Union Peak to generate about 2,000 kilowatt hours per year. The proposed wind turbines will add renewable energy capacity generated by existing turbines installed in 2011.
November 17, 2013
A Foot of Fresh and More Snow on the Way at Copper Mountain!
Just as we promised last week, fresh snow piled up at Copper Mountain Friday night through Sunday morning, with early season skiers enjoying some great November powder over the weekend. Copper Mountain reported 5 inches of snow Saturday morning, with another 7 inches on Sunday.
November 17, 2013
Copper Mountain Vacation Rentals : Book in Advance
In skiing, like in life, the early bird gets the worm. That goes not only for eager powder hounds seeking first tracks, but also for overall vacation planning, when you're most likely to find the condo you want in if you start your search well in advance of your arrival date.
November 15, 2013
What will Future Summer Recreation look like at Copper Mountain?
Can you harmonize with the natural environment while speeding down a mountain zip line? It may depend on exactly how fast you’re going, according to the U.S. Forest Service, which is rolling out a new set of rules that will affect both summer and winter recreation at ski resorts like Copper Mountain, operating on public national forest system lands. One of the biggest goals is to boost opportunities for summer recreation, which could help solidify the resort's business and help drive revenue at associated businesses, including lodging at Copper Mountain.
November 14, 2013
Ready for more Terrain at Copper Mountain?
With great snowmaking conditions continuing, Copper Mountain has opened the American Flyer chair this week, boosting the resort's skiable terrain to 124 acres, and weather forecasters are promising at least a dusting of fresh snow for the weekend.
November 11, 2013
Lodging in Copper Mountain: Thanksgiving in the Mountains
A Thanksgiving trip to Copper Mountain will get you and your family outside into the fresh air and is a great alternative to flying back home for the holiday. Instead, why not invite some of your relatives or close friends out to Copper Mountain to share a Colorado mountain Thanksgiving!
November 7, 2013
Come Celebrate the U.S. Ski Team at Copper Mountain!
It's not an exaggeration to say that some of the world's best skiers are gathered at Copper Mountain right now, training hard for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, just a few short months away. The official 2014 U.S. Alpine Ski Team will be announced at Copper on Nov. 8 in an official naming ceremony, determining the athletes set to represent the U.S. at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Swon Brothers, recent finalists on NBC’s “The Voice,” will take the stage at 4:30 p.m. in Burning Stones Plaza, Center Village.
November 4, 2013
Got Weather? Here’s our Month-by-Month Guide for Copper Mountain
There's no question that skiing is one of the most weather-dependent sports you'll find. After all, it has to be cold and snowy for an optimal experience. Luckily, the Colorado high country consistently provides exactly the right mix of conditions for most of the winter — plenty of cold, sunny days and regular storm cycles that drop skiffs of powder every few days, at least during a "normal" winter. Read on for our month-by-month Copper Mountain weather guide.