September 03, 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 31, 2013
Tenmile Creek restoration under way near Copper Mountain
In partnership with local groups, the U.S. Forest Service is leading a project to restore a stretch of the stream that's been seriously degraded by more than 100 years of human manipulation, including mining, logging, historic railroad building and highway construction.
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 04, 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 01, 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.