July 21, 2013
So what’s up with Colorado’s forests?
After a massive outbreak of tree-killing beetles swept through the lodgepole pine stands around Copper Mountain, scientists say that forests in Summit County and the rest of Colorado are recovering, with plenty of new growth.
July 20, 2013
Volunteers sought for USA Pro Challenge
Colorado cycling fans have a chance to get up close and personal to the upcoming USA Pro Challenge by volunteering for one of the seven stages of the 600 mile race. Help is needed in Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Beaver Creek, Vail, Fort Collins, Estes Park, Windsor, Loveland and Denver — and from a centrally located Copper Mountain Condo, you could probably get involved in several of the stages.
July 16, 2013
Copper Mountain to host snowsports trade group skiing demo event
Copper Mountain will host the big on-snow Nordic demo event Feb. 3-4, 2014 as part of the SIA On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest, bringing thousands of snow sports pros to the Summit County resort. Copper Mountain is working closely with SIA to develop a Nordic testing site, including 25k of Nordic trails currently offered to guests during the winter season. The trade group also sees the session as an opportunity to boost public interest in Nordic during an Olympic year.
July 14, 2013
Explore Colorado’s fabulous fungi at Copper Mountain
If you're hiking in the forests around Copper Mountain during the peak of the summer season, mid-July to late August, you're sure to see some of Colorado's most mysterious species dotting the forest floor. Especially in years when the monsoon delivers daily afternoon thunderstorms, thousands of mushrooms start to sprout alongside the trails. Some people just walk on by, barely noticing, others deliberately knock them over, finding them as distasteful as slugs. But for a small tribe of enthusiasts, Colorado mushrooms are fascinating treasure — and with names like witch's hat, hawk's wing and stinky squid, what's not to love? Learn more about Summit County mushrooms by watching this YouTube video.
July 13, 2013
Cycling, disc golf and free concerts at Copper Mountain
The Copper Mountain events schedule heats back up July 19 with a free Rob Drakin concert to kick of the Children's Hospital Courage Classic weekend (July 20-22), when cyclists tackle a 157 mile trek through Summit County. Individual and team fundraising efforts benefit the Children's Hospital Colorado, followed by a late July art fair.
July 1, 2013
There’s nothing like Independence Day in the mountains of Colorado
There are always plenty of fireworks and hotdogs to go around on the Fourth of July, but if you're in Summit County this year, head over to Copper Mountain for a taste of something a little different. The renowned Wanderlust Festival is coming to the Copper, coinciding with the Independence Day holiday, and offering some calming activities to balance all the holiday excitement, including standup paddleboard yoga, Qi yoga and slackline yoga.
June 25, 2013
Colorado Running Festival features races along the scenic Colorado Trail at Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain's summer season starts to heat up this weekend with the Colorado Running Festival, featuring races and fun runs in a spectacular mountain setting, including the legendary Colorado Trail.
June 21, 2013
Copper adds ‘hydration stations’ to reduce disposable plastic bottle use
Copper Mountain is installing highly efficient bottle re-filling stations around the resort in its quest to be 100 percent plastic bottle free. Join us in our pledge to significantly reduce the amount of plastic purchased and discarded by using refillable water bottles.
June 16, 2013
Take only pictures, leave only footprints — and give back a little bit!
Free tours and volunteer events in Summit County help foster greater appreciation of Colorado forests.
June 12, 2013
Copper Mountain to host SIA’s 2014 on-snow demo event
More than 3,000 nowsports pros from around the country will gather at Copper Mountain next year (Feb. 3-4, 2014) for the on-snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest portion of the annual SIA Snow Show.