November 17, 2013
A Foot of Fresh and More Snow on the Way at Copper Mountain!
Just as we promised last week, fresh snow piled up at Copper Mountain Friday night through Sunday morning, with early season skiers enjoying some great November powder over the weekend. Copper Mountain reported 5 inches of snow Saturday morning, with another 7 inches on Sunday.
November 17, 2013
Copper Mountain Vacation Rentals : Book in Advance
In skiing, like in life, the early bird gets the worm. That goes not only for eager powder hounds seeking first tracks, but also for overall vacation planning, when you're most likely to find the condo you want in if you start your search well in advance of your arrival date.
November 14, 2013
Ready for more Terrain at Copper Mountain?
With great snowmaking conditions continuing, Copper Mountain has opened the American Flyer chair this week, boosting the resort's skiable terrain to 124 acres, and weather forecasters are promising at least a dusting of fresh snow for the weekend.
November 13, 2013
Weekend Freshies at Copper Mountain? Anyone?!
After a bit of a November thaw, with gorgeous fall days, winter is creeping back into the Copper Mountain weather forecast. According to the National Weather Service, storminess will build the second half of the week, culminating with a weather system that could drop up to 6 inches of snow across the Colorado mountains.
November 12, 2013
A Hands-On Guide to Figuring out Colorado Mountain Weather
Like most mountain dwellers and outdoor-sports enthusiasts, we're weather geeks. We're not afraid to admit it, and if you happen to be a Copper Condos guest or blog reader, it works to your advantage. We keep up on the short-term forecasts, the long-term trends and even the science behind the weather, which means that our guess as to what the weather will be like when you come to Copper may be just a little more educated than most.
November 7, 2013
Come Celebrate the U.S. Ski Team at Copper Mountain!
It's not an exaggeration to say that some of the world's best skiers are gathered at Copper Mountain right now, training hard for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, just a few short months away. The official 2014 U.S. Alpine Ski Team will be announced at Copper on Nov. 8 in an official naming ceremony, determining the athletes set to represent the U.S. at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The Swon Brothers, recent finalists on NBC’s “The Voice,” will take the stage at 4:30 p.m. in Burning Stones Plaza, Center Village.
November 3, 2013
What’s on your Ski Safari Wish-List?
We feel fortunate to live in Summit County, with easy access to four great ski areas, including, of course, Copper Mountain. But every now and then we like to dream about a ski safari to far-away places. Here's our top-10 list of ski and snowboard destinations around the world.
November 2, 2013
Ski Season is Here – What are you Waiting for?
Summit County is earning its moniker as Colorado's playground this weekend, with three of the four local ski mountains already open for business after a week of on and off snowfall. Copper Mountain opened for skiing Friday, Nov. 1 with 5 inches of fresh snow, as predicted by our local weather guru.
October 31, 2013
Our 7 Favorite Ski Websites
Unfortunately, most of us can't spend every single day of the season shredding fresh powder at Copper Mountain, but even if you're stuck in a cubicle, you can always dream, right? And you're not alone. Around the world, millions of weekend warriors plot their winter-weekend plans while perusing some of the many ski- and snowboard-related websites.
October 30, 2013
Can You Hear the Call of the Backcountry?
The popularity of backcountry skiing is growing steadily, and it's not a surprise. Away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, you'll find untracked powder, solitude and, who knows, you might even cross tracks with a lynx.