Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain

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Spanning across 2,507 acres of Colorado's Summit County, Copper Mountain offers naturally divided terrain that creates an intuitive skiing and riding experience. The mountain's unique topography naturally separates different skill levels, with easier terrain to the west and progressively more challenging slopes as you move east, making it an ideal destination for families and groups of varying abilities.

Copper Mountain's comprehensive network of 23 lifts serves 140 marked trails, ensuring quick and efficient mountain access. The American Eagle and American Flyer lifts, both high-speed six-person chairs with weather protection bubbles, anchor the central village area. These modern lifts can transport up to 3,600 people per hour, significantly reducing wait times during peak seasons.

Copper Mountain Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 25
Gondola
1
Gondola
6-Person Chair
3
6-Person Chair
Quad Chair
4
Quad Chair
Triple Chair
5
Triple Chair
Double Chair
5
Double Chair
Surface Lift
7
Surface Lift

Copper Mountain Resort Elevation

12441ft3792mResort Summit2730ft832mVertical Drop9711ft2960mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

150

Total Area

2527 ac

1022.6 ha

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
21%
Intermediate
25%
Advanced
36%
Expert
18%
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Location

Located 75 miles west of Denver in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Copper Mountain is easily accessible via I-70. The resort sits at an elevation of 9,712 feet, with summit access reaching 12,313 feet. The surrounding Ten Mile Range provides a stunning backdrop, and the resort's proximity to other Summit County attractions makes it an excellent base for exploring the Colorado High Country.

Copper Mountain

, colorado

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Season Info

While renowned for its winter sports from November through April, Copper Mountain transforms into a vibrant summer destination. The warm months bring opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, and golf, while winter delivers an average of 305 inches of annual snowfall across varied terrain. The mountain's high elevation helps maintain consistent snow conditions throughout the ski season.

Current Season

2024 - 2025

Opening Day

11/7/2024

Closing Day

4/13/2025

Days Open

158

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

7.75m

775cm

Imperial

25.4ft

305in

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