February 6, 2014
Good News from the Snow Sports Industry!
The snow sports retail market had a record holiday selling season, but severe drought in the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges tempered the celebration. Sales reached a new record $2.2 billion season to date (August to December).
February 5, 2014
Ski Industry Goes Big at Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain was ground zero for the ski and snowboard world the past few days, with more than a 100 different brands showing of their latest products during the two-day (Feb. 3-4) 2014 SIA On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest.
February 4, 2014
Lodging In Copper Mountain for NorAm
Forget the halfpipe and gate-bashing slalom racers. This year, Copper Mountain is once again hosting The USSA NorAm Hole Shot contest, designed to bridge the gap between grassroots and world cup level for snowboardcross and skicross.
February 1, 2014
Copper Mountain: It Doesn’t Get Any Better!
Last week's weather lived up to the forecast, delivering near-record amounts of snow to Copper Mountain and the rest of the Colorado high country. Copper reported 31 inches for a storm total and 36 inches the past week, bringing season to-date snowfall to 202 inches.
January 30, 2014
Old Man Winter Buries Copper Mountain With New Snow
Old Man Winter decided to send January off in style with an old-fashioned snow storm that may deliver several feet of snow to Copper Mountain and the rest of Colorado before all is said and done. As of Thursday morning (Jan. 30), Copper was reporting 8 inches of new snow, bringing the monthly total for January to more than six feet, and about 15 feet for the season. The mid-mountain base is 56 inches, with 64 inches up top.
January 29, 2014
Why are Copper Mountain’s Cirque Vacation Rentals Special?
When you're looking for Copper Mountain vacation rentals, one of the properties that should be high on your list is The Cirque. This platinum-rated lodge is located between the new Center Village and the West Village and offers easy access to all ski lifts and ski schools.
January 29, 2014
Colorado Renames Highest Peaks for Denver Broncos Players
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is invoking the spirit of the majestic Rocky Mountains in hopes of propelling the state's beloved Denver Broncos to a Superbowl win over the Seattle Seahawks this weekend. In a special proclamation issued early Wednesday morning, Hickenlooper said he is temporarily renaming all of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks after individual active players on the Denver Broncos football team. The mountains will go by their new names for one day only -- on Super Bowl Sunday.
January 28, 2014
Colorado Outdoor Companies Represented at Big Euro Trade Show
Colorado-based companies have long been innovative leaders in the outdoor recreation industry, and this year, four businesses will have a chance to showcase their products at ISPO, one of the world's biggest trade shows focusing on action, outdoor, performance and traditional sports.
January 27, 2014
Are You Ready For Some More Powder at Copper Mountain?
After a two weeks of spectacular bluebird weather, snowfall is expected to return to Colorado in the last few days of January, and you can expect powder skiing this upcoming weekend at Copper Mountain.
January 26, 2014
Copper Mountain Lodging: It’s not Just for Skiing
Copper Mountain has long held a reputation as one of the best ski mountains in Colorado thanks to its location in a snowy slot between the Gore and Tenmile ranges — not to mention the naturally divided terrain. But the resort also offers a full slate of other winter activities, from the romantic to the whimsical.