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 15, 2013
What will Future Summer Recreation look like at Copper Mountain?
Can you harmonize with the natural environment while speeding down a mountain zip line? It may depend on exactly how fast you’re going, according to the U.S. Forest Service, which is rolling out a new set of rules that will affect both summer and winter recreation at ski resorts like Copper Mountain, operating on public national forest system lands. One of the biggest goals is to boost opportunities for summer recreation, which could help solidify the resort's business and help drive revenue at associated businesses, including lodging at Copper Mountain.
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 11, 2013
Lodging in Copper Mountain: Thanksgiving in the Mountains
A Thanksgiving trip to Copper Mountain will get you and your family outside into the fresh air and is a great alternative to flying back home for the holiday. Instead, why not invite some of your relatives or close friends out to Copper Mountain to share a Colorado mountain Thanksgiving!
November 8, 2013
Are Bloggers Taking over the Travel Media?
The third annual UN World Tourism Organization's conference on media and tourism aims to explore how social media, blogging and traveler participation in creating tourism news and information will play out in years to come.
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 4, 2013
Got Weather? Here’s our Month-by-Month Guide for Copper Mountain
There's no question that skiing is one of the most weather-dependent sports you'll find. After all, it has to be cold and snowy for an optimal experience. Luckily, the Colorado high country consistently provides exactly the right mix of conditions for most of the winter — plenty of cold, sunny days and regular storm cycles that drop skiffs of powder every few days, at least during a "normal" winter. Read on for our month-by-month Copper Mountain weather guide.
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.