January 25, 2014
Don’t Miss the Snow Sculptures in Breckenridge This Week!
If you're visiting Copper Mountain during the second half of January and you love snow, don't miss the annual international snowsculpture championships in Breckenridge. The event, now in its 24th year, features teams from all over the world and generally culminates with the judging the third weekend of the month.
January 22, 2014
Global Tourism: Up, Up and Away!
Global tourism and travel continued to be a strong economic driver in 2013, with international tourist arrivals up by 5 percent for the year, according to the latest figures released by the World Tourism Organization. With a total of 1.08 billion arrivals, results surpassed expectations for the year, with the highest growth in Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Europe. For the Americas (including the U.S.) arrivals were up 4 percent, showing that efforts to ease travel to the U.S. are starting to pay off.
January 20, 2014
Snowsports Roundup: Our Favorite January Links
OK, we have to admit that we're in between storm cycles here at Copper Mountain. After a spell of snowy weather in early January, the storm door has closed for a little while ... So what's a snow-lover to do? We've been cruising the internet for good ski-related material the past few days and wanted to share a few links with you, starting with some excellent reporting from POWDER Magazine writer Mitchell Scott, who took a close look at development leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in a digital feature called Red Pow.
January 17, 2014
Is This The Best Deal in Skiing?
If you've never tried skiing or snowboarding, you're missing out — there's really nothing that comes close to the feeling of gliding down a snow-covered mountain. This season, Copper Mountain is making it easier — not to mention more affordable — than ever to make your first few runs under the watchful eye of a pro ski instructor.
January 15, 2014
Not to Brag, But We’re Measuring New Snow in Feet at Copper Mountain!
If you like it deep and soft, this could be the week to ski at Copper Mountain. A prolonged snowstorm is finally clearing the area, but not before dumping just about three feet of snow in the past week, and more than five feet since the start of January. Thanks to the fresh snow, Copper has about 2.000 acres of terrain open, with 57-inch base at mid-mountain.
January 13, 2014
Good Snow Boosts Early Season Business at Colorado Ski Areas
Timely snow and wel-timed holidays helped propel Colorado skier visits during the early season, ski industry officials said this week. At the 21 Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts, visits were up 22 percent over last year, and up more than 6 percent above the running five-year average. The metrics released by the ski industry trade association cover the time between opening day in October and Dec. 31.
January 13, 2014
Are you ready for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics?
For those of us who love the cold season, the Winter Olympics are always a quadrennial highlight, featuring the best athletes in the world, competing in the sports that we love. And the upcoming 2014 games in Sochi, Russia, starting Feb. 6, will up the ante for skiers and snowboarders. For the first time ever, slopestyle skiers and snowboarders will compete for gold, along with speed-loving downhillers, slalom aces, crosscountry racers and ski jumpers.
January 10, 2014
Get your WinterBike groove on at Copper Mountain
As much as we love to ski here in the Colorado high country, we don't like to give up our other pursuits just because it's winter. So to adapt, some die-hard cyclists invented "fat bikes," featuring big balloon tires and other specialized components that make snow-biking a breeze, even on icy roads. If you're curious about how and why some folks continue riding their two-wheelers even in the coldest season, be sure to to check Copper Mountain's 3d annual WinterBike event coming up Jan. 18-19.
January 9, 2014
Vacation Rentals Copper Mountain: Skiing or Spa? How About Both!
A ski trip to Copper Mountain may be all about cold Colorado powder, but it's nice to warm up after a day on the slopes. Once you've had a chance to choose from the best vacation rentals Copper Mountain has to offer, don't forget about some of the great amenities at the Copper Mountain Athletic Club and Spa.
January 9, 2014
The storm door is open — expect a powder weekend at Copper Mountain!
The storm door is open and winter weather continues to stream into northern Colorado in January, with National Weather Service forecasters calling for yet another powder weekend at Copper Mountain! According to the latest winter weather advisory, the mountains of Summit County could see between six to 12 inches of snow by Friday night, so be ready for a powder feast Saturday morning. The advisory ends Saturday morning at 6 a.m.