Parking

Getting here shouldn’t cost you an arm and ski pole. Unlike some of the other guys, Copper offers FREE parking. Just head over to our Alpine Lot where a shuttle will pick you up. And since our terrain is naturally divided, our pick-up spots match the difficulty of the trails. Just look for our colored-flags at   our parking lots and shuttle pick-up spots and off you go!

Snowcat Access

We’ve got a couple gems here at Copper. Our FREE Tucker Mountain Snow Cat Access is as close to a backcountry, big-mountain experience as you'll find in-bounds at any resort. Our snowcats run from 10 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  But don’t wait until the afternoon. Tucker Mountain closes at 2:00 pm. Of course our snowcat operations are subject to change depending on terrain openings and conditions. So just keeps a watchful eye out for those green flags flying at all ski patrol stations that lets you know when the Tucker snow cat is purring. The duty stations are:

• Tucker Patrol at top of Tucker Mountain
• Motel 6 at the top of Mountain Chief Lift

• Timberline Patrol
• top of American Flyer
• Patrol Headquarters at the top of Excelerator Lift

We will also fly Open flags at the cat pick up and on the snow cats. Oh yea...first come, first served.

Hint: If there’s a long line at the cat pick up and the weather is nice, take a hike. West Ridge to Copper Bowl is open for hiking most days, weather dependent.

The FreeRide

FreeRide….take it eassy!  Our rockin’ electric car service scurries around early in the season to offer an awesome ride between the inner parking lots and Center Village. So if you’re struggling with youngsters, gear, or the thin air, contact FreeRide. The car holds 5 people and their equipment. Most of the rides are spontaneous but you can always schedule a pick-up. The FreeRide’s range is typically from the School House at Union Creek to the lodging front desk at the Athletic Club. The car does not go to Lewis Ranch or to the Alpine and Far East parking lots.

Phone Number:970 556-8687
Daily Hours: 8:30AM to 11:00AM and 3:00PM to 5:30PM

Kids' Night Out

Kids' Night Out – saving your parent’s sanity since 1996. Copper’s FREE childcare service is offered to parents that spend $30 per rascal at any our commercial outlets during the hours that your children are in the program. Just bring the original receipt for proof and you’re set. If you spend less than $30 per child, you’ll just be charged the difference. Advanced reservations are required so give us a ring at (970)-968-2318 ext. 38101.

Mountain Orientation Tour

Come and "meet the mountain" with our Resort Ambassadors on one of our FREE Mountain Orientation Tours. Our tours are ideal for first-time visitors but just as awesome for returning guests. Resort Ambassadors will share history, wildlife, and natural science & fun facts as they show you Copper's unique naturally-divided terrain. All participants must be able to cruise the “blues" & be 15 years or older. Anyone under 18 years must have a parent or legal guardian.

Morning Tour: 10:00am-1pm | Afternoon Tour: 1:00pm-3:30pm

1. Sign-Up (up to 48hrs in advance) at any Guest Services location (Copper Sports East, West, or Center) where you will be provided your tour ticket.
2. Meet the tour group at either 10:00am or 1:00pm sharp, depending on the tour, at the Resort Ambassador Hut, located at the top of the American Eagle. As you offload the chairlift go to your left. The hut is located between the top of the Eagle chair lift and Solitude Station.

Snowshoe Tours

Morning Tour (More Aggressive/Advanced):

• 10:00am-1pm
• Recreational snowshoeing on mostly intermediate terrain.
• Participants must be 15 yrs or older. Anyone under 18 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult.
• Trail is 3 miles long with 500 foot vertical.

Afternoon Tour (Family Friendly):

• 1pm-3pm
• Family-friendly snowshoe tour focused on beginner terrain and shorter duration.
• Participants must be 8 yrs or older.
• Anyone under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible parent or legal guardian.