September 28, 2013
Colorado ski areas start snowmaking for the season
The start of the Colorado ski season is just a few weeks away, as both Loveland and Arapahoe Basin ski areas have started snowmaking operations for the year following an autumn storm that dropped several inches of snow at higher elevations and delivered cold overnight temperatures ideal for snowmaking.
September 23, 2013
Copper Mountain gets an autumn dusting of snow
Colorado ski resorts are abuzz with the first significant snowfall of the season, and some areas are hinting that snowmaking could start soon. The snow was generated by a strong storm out of the Pacific Northwest moving across the Rockies in a winter-like pattern, and there could be more snow on the way.
September 5, 2013
Colorado resorts rolling out ski-centives
Colorado ski industry rolls out latest 5th-grade ski passport program and discount deals for "Gems."
September 3, 2013
Copper Mountain improving access to high alpine terrain this winter
After significant upgrades to the family and learning side of the resort the last couple seasons, Copper Mountain is focusing on improving the high alpine experience by easing access to the top of the mountain. One of the biggest changes is the replacement of the Storm King Poma with new T-bar to speed skiers and snowboarders to Spaulding Bowl, Upper Enchanted Forest and Copper Bowl.
August 30, 2013
Summer’s almost over; time to get a ski pass!
With Labor Day marking the semi-official end of summer, snow enthusiasts are already starting to make plans for the upcoming season. If you aren't already locked into a season pass for the winter, the holiday weekend is a good time to do some comparison shopping, as resorts will team up with retailers to offer some sweet deals.
August 27, 2013
Fall fun in Summit County
Fall is one of the best times to enjoy Copper Mountain and the rest of Summit County, whether it's just taking in the changing aspen leaves, fishing or joining in the fun of a local Oktoberfest.
August 25, 2013
Will La Niña return to the Colorado mountains this winter?
Weather experts are looking at the Pacific Ocean to see what the coming winter will bring, and so far, the climate clues are few and far between. But there's a hint that La Niña could return, perhaps bringing plentiful powder to Copper Mountain.
August 4, 2013
Tourism outpacing the rest of the global economy
Tourism and travel continue to outpace nearly every other sector of the global economy, according to the World Tourism Organization, which recently reported that international tourist arrivals and departures grew by 4 percent during the first four months of 2013.
August 1, 2013
Colorado skiing: Weather drives resort visits the past few seasons
Colorado skier-visit numbers have been on a wild ride since the last five years, slumping after the big recession, recovering to near-record levels during the super-snowy 2011 winter. Since then, weather and snow appear to be driving the train. Periodic reports from Colorado Ski Country USA from the last few years show intra-seasonal variations, with lulls during low-snow periods, and spikes when there's plentiful powder.
July 27, 2013
Multiple equipment failures cause lengthy power outage at Copper Mountain
Multiple power outages at Copper Mountain the past week were caused by faulty equipment in a substation feeding the resort. Xcel Energy believes the outages appear to be related to multiple equipment failures in the field and at the substation in Frisco, which serves the resort. As part of its investigation, Xcel will look at the overall system and power demand to try and prevent future outages, and to determine whether the power infrastructure serving Copper Mountain is adequate.