Member Reviews: Copper Mountain

     I grew up skiing here, and at Keystone resort. This is known around Summit County as the resort for locals, evidenced by its consistent first place rank among Summit County resorts according as voted by locals.      It has great, varied, and divided terrain. Someone might think that too much is made of this "natural division" feature, and while it's not Copper's only bragging point, it makes skiing here so much better. When I visit other mountains, the mix of newbs and experts is unpleasantly surprising. At Copper, I'm used to enjoying the advanced areas without worrying about the dude in the jeans and hunting hat (nothing against him as a person, of course).     The free cat skiing...

I never heard of Copper Mountain until a relative of mine moved nearby. I visited her for Christmas break that year and was very, very surprised by Copper Mountain. I purchased my tickets in denver at a local sporting goods shop and got a great deal (something like 4 days of skiing for less than 200 bucks). The amount of quality terrain at Copper made this lift ticket package an awesome value. The mountain had fast lifts, fantastic powder, and a variety of advanced terrain that kept me busy the entire week. They supposedly have a great area for beginners but it was closed during my visit (much to the disappointment of my fiancé). The mountain is naturally divided by difficulty level;...

Copper mountain is a mid size resort with sufficient intermediate and beginner terrain.  It is popular amongst locals and tourists staying in summit county might hit it for a day or two.  There is not much to keep advanced and expert skiers busy, though it is worth a visit.

lots of kids.....in the park..at the base...all around. if your into the park scene hit it up.  terrain is ok.  cool to go there if in summit county. just not my place....theres alot of runs but few lines....

One of my favorite CO resorts.  Copper has some great terrain, especially in the back bowls, and the cat skiing is definitely worth trying (especially if you get on the first cat in the morning).  The naturally divided mountain makes it easy to stay with similar level skiers, and also keeps certain lift-lines to a minimum.  The lack of town can be a pro or con - it means there may not be as much of a crowd on the mountain, but also means there might not be as much to do at night.  However I think the mountain itself more than makes up it's lack of apres ski options.  Several great runs for every skill level.  It used to be easy to find some great deals, but prices have gone up a bit in...

I have skied Copper as a member of the Ski & Ride School since the 04/05 season. It's a great mountain, especially once you get to know it well... or if you're with someone who can take you around.   Skiing the east side (where much of the lower-mountain steep skiing is) requires care in considering the temperatures, sun exposure, and the impact to the conditions, since the snow tends to get lots of sun and therefore can get either sloppy or icy (or both!). On a powder day, though, you can ski top-to-bottom powder bumps that will keep you busy all day.   The upper mountain, though, is where it's at, from east to west. Spaulding Bowl, Hallelujah, and the hidden...

 I love Copper.  It's naturally divided terrain keeps different levels of skiers from getting in each others way.  When there is fresh snow a lot of the groomers are left half ungroomed so you can ski them either way.  A great benefit when skiing with friends or family members who don't like skiing on ungroomed snow.