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Copper Mountain Extends 12/13 Season with Additional Weekend, April 19-21
April 16, 2013
Copper Mountain Resort Leadership Team is excited to announce today that the 12/13 skiing and riding season will be extended for the upcoming weekend, April 19–21. Copper Mountain resort has received over a foot of snow since closing day, April 14; and up to 20 more inches are predicted in the forecast through Sunday, April 21.
Copper Mountain Sunsation Festival Welcomes All Things Spring, April 13-14
April 8, 2013
As the winter season comes to a close the tradition of celebrating spring skiing and riding continues with Sunsation at Copper Mountain. The two-day festival includes live music, off-the-wall competitions and plenty of great conditions and sunshine to go around.
Copper Mountain Hosts Larger than Life Events over Easter Weekend
March 27, 2013
Copper Mountain kicks off the 24th Annual USASA Nationals, the largest ski and snowboard event in the world and also hosts the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Colorado over Easter Weekend, March 30-31.
Copper Mountain Season Pass Products Now on Sale for 2013/14 Season
March 22, 2013
Copper Mountain has received over 3 ½ feet in the month of March alone; making it the best time to lock in your days for next season. Skiers and riders can now purchase all 2013/14 Copper Mountain season pass products.
Powdr Resorts and Woodward Offer Youth A License 2 Ride
March 19, 2013
Purchase a 2013-14 Youth/Teen Season Pass to Home Resort and Ride Five Additional Powdr Resorts Free.
Improved Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus on Sale Now
March 13, 2013
Pass features four great mountains, now including Monarch! Save $70 by purchasing before April 15!
Copper Mountain Announces the Annual Sunsation Celebration Lineup and Events, April 13 -14
March 6, 2013
Copper Mountain embraces the best conditions in the high country this spring with the famous Sunsation festival closing weekend, April 13-14. This weekend-long celebration headlined by musical acts Matt and Kim and Ozomatli includes pond skimming competitions, adventure race, and plenty of sunshine to go around.
Copper Mountain Environmental Foundation Announces 2013 Grant Recipients
March 5, 2013
Copper Mountain employees are excited to announce the Copper Environmental Foundation’s 2013 grant recipients. The Copper Environmental Foundation focuses on providing funding for youth (ages 5-18) environmental programs for projects in Summit and Lake Counties.
Better Than the Beach: March Signals Spring Event Season at Copper Mountain
March 2, 2013
At Copper Mountain, March heralds a host of events that celebrate the quintessential spring skiing and riding that Colorado is known for. Traditionally the state’s snowiest month, March promises conditions ideal for competition, camaraderie and creativity. Copper delivers with a festive line-up and a few surprises.
Ski Area Terrain Closures Mitigate Hazards on the Mountain
February 27, 2013
Local ski areas remind skiers and riders to observe skier safety code.
25th Year of Special Olympics Colorado Winter Games at Copper Mountain
February 26, 2013
The 2013 Special Olympics Colorado Winter Games will be held March 2-3. Athletes will compete in figure and speed skating at South Suburban Ice Arena in Centennial on Saturday, March 2. The Games will then move to Copper Mountain on Sunday, March 3, for the outdoor snow events – alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.
Colorado Mountain College Pioneers on Planks Celebrates 40 Years of Copper Mountain Friday, Feb. 15
February 14, 2013
Colorado Mountain College celebrates Copper Mountain's 40th Anniversary at Pioneers on Planks event.
Woodward at Copper Raises the Bar with Planned Major Renovations and Improvements
February 8, 2013
Still one of few training facilities of its kind today, Woodward at Copper is poised to raise the bar, yet again, leading into the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia with improvements that will not only transform winter sports training, but will cater to summer action sports enthusiasts, as well.
Copper Mountain Safety Fest and 2nd Annual WinterBike Pack the Holiday Weekend, Jan 19-21
January 18, 2013
Copper Mountain elevates its dedication to safety by celebrating National Ski Areas Association Safety Week with Safety Fest, Jan. 19-21. NSAA National Safety Week kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 19, aiming to educate skiers and snowboarders across the U.S. about safety on the slopes.
Bowman Wins Visa Grand Prix
January 12, 2013
Despite snow and wind Maddie Bowman (South Lake Tahoe, CA) displayed great athleticism with her left and right 900’s that landed her in first at the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix. Colorado native and 16 year-old U.S. Rookie team member Aaron Blunck (Crested Butte, CO) beat tough competition and weather to take second in the men’s competition at his third FIS World Cup appearance.
Anderson, Guldemond Sweep Sprint Grand Prix
January 12, 2013
Jamie Anderson (South Lake Tahoe, CA) and Chas Guldemond (Reno, NV) swept the slopestyle finals at the Paul Mitchell Progression Session at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain today. Despite snowy conditions that made for slow in runs, Guldemond was able to float his signature double 1260 that earned him a winning score of 92.50.
Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Halfpipe Qualifiers
January 11, 2013
Day two of the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix featured eight countries moving onto the halfpipe finals at Copper Mountain. Half of the 16 that qualified for finals were from the U.S. with Spencer Shaw (Stratton, VT) of the U.S. Snowboarding Rookie team making finals on Sat. Jan. 12.
Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix Slopestyle Qualifiers
January 11, 2013
With a massive field of nearly 125 competitors, 37 countries took over Copper Mountain Resort for day two of the 2013 Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix men’s slopestyle qualifiers today. Six countries, a total of 12 athletes, five of which are athletes from the United States made it to the final round of the FIS World Cup taking place on Sat. Jan. 12.
Copper Mountain Allows Non-lift Up-Hill Access with New Uphill-Access Pass
January 9, 2013
As of Wednesday, Jan. 9 up-hill access at Copper Mountain is permitted with the 2013 Copper Mountain up-hill access pass. All guests are required to have a Copper Mountain up-hill access pass to skin or snowshoe within the resort boundary during non-operational hours; this includes a signed up- hill access waiver and armband that must in be plain sight while going up-hill.
Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Competition Action Kicks Off at Copper Mountain This Week
January 7, 2013
2013 Sprint U.S. Grand Prix makes its debut stop at Copper Mountain this week welcoming both halfpipe and slopestyle athletes in the recently-elevated FIS World Cup competition. Points earned at the World Cup determine eligibility to compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Sprint U.S. Grand Prix is a 5 Star World Snowboard Tour and the Visa U.S. Grand Prix is an Association of Freeskiing Professionals (AFP) Platinum level event.
Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Debuts at Copper Mountain, Jan. 7-13
January 4, 2013
The world’s best freeskiers, snowboarders and Olympic hopefuls from across the globe are set to battle it out at Copper Mountain in the 2013 Sprint U.S. Grand Prix, Jan. 7-13.
Copper Mountain Kick Starts Any New Year’s Resolution this January
December 31, 2012
The new year is nearly here and whether your resolution is to learn something new, lose those holiday pounds and get in shape or just have some plain ‘ole fun, let Copper Mountain Resort lend a helping hand.
Copper Mountain is Full Cheer, Events and New Snow this Holiday Season
December 20, 2012
Copper Mountain Resort celebrates the holidays with lots of cheer, more snow, open terrain and events for the entire family. With the help of Mother Nature, Copper Mountain has open 487 acres for holiday powder turns. Copper Mountain has received 19 inches of new snow in the past 7 days.
Copper Mountain’s celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Far-Out Festivities
December 3, 2012
Copper Mountain Resort is celebrating its 40th Season with a far-out Anniversary bash, December 7-9. Best of all, $40 is all you need to get your groove on! Specials throughout the weekend include $40 lift tickets, $40 Woodward Intro Sessions at the Barn, $40 Ski & Ride School Lessons, $40 rentals for two, and many more deals!
Copper Mountain's 22 ft. Olympic Superpipe Opens Today, Nov. 30
November 30, 2012
Copper Mountain will open its 22’ Main Vein Superpipe today, Nov. 29. Top athletes and national teams from around the globe have anxiously waited for the unveiling of the world’s first halfpipe this season. Main Vein will serve as the only Olympic-sized 22ft venue available to athletes prior to the competition season, a training opportunity complemented by Woodward at Copper, an indoor training facility dedicated to terrain park and pipe progression.
Be Thankful for the Most Skiable Acres in Summit County at Copper Mountain
November 22, 2012
175 acres of skiing and riding for the holiday weekend, the most acres in Summit County!
Be Thankful for Copper Mountain this Thanksgiving
November 19, 2012
Copper Mountain Resort gives guests many reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving with a weekend full of festive events and new terrain offerings. Copper invites holiday skiers and snowboarders to enjoy 12 trails and 5 lifts, including the recently opened American Flyer and Gem lifts!
2nd Annual Colorado Demo Days at Copper Mountain, Nov. 17-18
November 14, 2012
Copper Mountain Resort hosts the 2nd Annual Colorado Demo Days this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. All ski and snowboard brands are Colorado based giving guests the one stop shop to test the best that Colorado has to offer.