Copper Mountain Ski Resort

Copper Mountain terrain is naturally divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced. The west side is perfect for beginners with tons of easy terrain. Intermediates can ski all over the resort but will probably want to hang around the center of Copper Mountain. The east side is where it's at for advanced and experts.

Copper is one of our favorite family-friendly resorts in Colorado! It's got a laid-back kid-friendly atmosphere and has all the activities and facilities to match it. This includes:

• Ice Skating
• Rocky Mountain Coaster
• Snowmobiling
• Tubing

Denver International Airport has the most flights, and probably the cheapest fares while Eagle County Regional Airport is a shorter and smoother drive. Be aware though, that many flights to this airport connect through Denver and usually cost more. If you’re not comfortable driving through the mountains in winter – or if you’d rather nap through whatever traffic pops up – you can catch a shuttle instead!

Recommended Airport:

• Denver Intl. Airport 100 mi (2 hour drive)

The best times to go are anywhere from January through early April. While December can be good for snow, the resort can be a little slow to open all of its terrain. During the early part of the season around November, the resort is home to race camps, which can make for a slightly crowded environment. Historically, March tends to be the snowiest month of the year at Copper Mountain, so your odds of catching a powder day are good. On the other hand, it also tends to be one of the resort’s busiest times for lodging, second only to Christmas. If you do brave the crowds to come at Christmas time, though, be sure to enjoy the lights and decorations in the village. The last couple weeks of April can be fun for that spring skiing experience, but be aware that Copper Mountain will start closing parts of the terrain early in the month. The back bowls are usually the first to close due to their southern-facing exposures, which makes them the first to start melting.