October 11, 2014
Snow in the Forecast for Copper Mountain!
Mother Nature will give Copper Mountain snowmakers a hand this weekend, as a fast-moving storm coming in from the Northwest could drop between four and 10 inches of the white stuff on favored north and northwest-facing slopes. At base and valley elevations, look for a couple of inches.
October 5, 2014
Colorado Resorts Upgrade For The Coming Ski Season
Following the record-setting 2013-2014 season, Colorado ski resorts have invested in hotels, on-mountain dining and learning centers for young skiers and snowboarders, as well as new chairlifts, groomers, and snowmaking systems, all aimed at enhancing the the ski and snowboard experience.
October 3, 2014
Snowmaking Starts, A-Basin hints at Mid-October Opening
Snowmaking is under way at several Colorado ski areas, and Arapahoe Basin has already hinted at a mid-October opening.
September 28, 2014
Can You Find Spiritual Bliss as a Tourist?
Tourism officials are recognizing that pilgrimages and spiritual routes are taking on a growing importance, so the UN's World Tourism Organization recently joined with partners in Spain to organize the First International Congress on Tourism and Pilgrimages, held Sept. 17-20 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
September 26, 2014
Hey, Skiers, Some Colorado ‘Gems’ Are Waiting For You!
For the 2014/15 season, the Gems Card program features two-for-one lift tickets at eight signature Colorado Gems ski resorts and exclusive Flash Deal promotions offered at Gems resorts throughout the season. Each Gems Card is good for one use per Gems resort, per season, and only a limited number of Gems Cards are available for sale.
September 20, 2014
30,000-year-old cave art added to World Heritage list
The Piedmont wine landscape of Italy, the Himalayan National Park Conservation Area and 20,000-year-old cave paintings in France were all added to the ever-growing list of world heritage sites this year, gaining well-deserved recognition for their universal cultural, natural and historic values.
September 18, 2014
Get Ready – The 2014 Ski Season Starts Halloween-style!
The 2014 Colorado ski season will start with all-American Halloween festivities, with opening day at Copper Mountain set for Friday, October 31 featuring ghosts, goblins and zombies. The best costumes will win a prize, and there's even a trick-for-treats event at the Woodward Bowl.
September 16, 2014
Stuck on I-70? Tell Your Congressman!
There may not be a whole lot you can do if you end up stuck in skier traffic on I-70 this winter, but at least you can vent with the new I’m Stuck app, which enables you to instantly send a message to your elected officials in Washington, D.C.
September 6, 2014
Finding Fall Colors Near Copper Mountain
It's a great time of year to recharge with a quick mini-vacation to the mountains and to enjoy Summit County and Copper Mountain like a local, whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, biking — or simply lounging by a stream or lake in the afternoon sun.
August 31, 2014
Will El Niño Bring Big Snows to Copper this Winter?
What's the outlook for winter snowfall at Copper? Pacific moisture could help set up a good early season base, according to the long-term outlook from the Climate Prediction Center.