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 17, 2013
Summit County to get new backcountry ski hut
A new backcountry ski hut has been proposed for the north flank of Baldy Mountain, near Breckenridge, providing access to great powder skiing and within a day's ski of the existing backcountry hut at Boreas Pass.
August 15, 2013
Ski industry targets Gen Y
The baby boom has crested and ski resorts around the country are targeting Generation Y as the next affluent market. The 18- to 34-year-olds represent billions in consumer spending and have earned a reputation for not wanting to be marketed to, according to SnowSports Industries America, which this week released a report delving into the generation's communication culture, and the environment they adapted-to as they matured into adults - all important insight for developing effective marketing programs.
August 4, 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 3, 2013
August packed full of fun events at Copper Mountain
August at Copper Mountain is packed with adventure racing and musical extravaganzas, including a stop on the first-ever summer biathlon Powdr Shot series, and Kenny Rogers headlining this year's Copper Country.
August 1, 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.
July 27, 2013
Multiple equipment failures cause lengthy power outage at Copper Mountain
Multiple power outages at Copper Mountain the past week were caused by faulty equipment in a substation feeding the resort. Xcel Energy believes the outages appear to be related to multiple equipment failures in the field and at the substation in Frisco, which serves the resort. As part of its investigation, Xcel will look at the overall system and power demand to try and prevent future outages, and to determine whether the power infrastructure serving Copper Mountain is adequate.
July 22, 2013
How about some horseback riding at Copper Mountain?
Along with the excitement of go-karting and downhill mountain biking, there's another way to experience Copper Mountain. A leisurely ride to timberline astride a big Western saddle horse will give you an entirely new perspective on the Colorado high country, as your trail guide tells you how the trappers and miners first set up camp in lush valley at the base of the resort more than 100 years ago.
July 21, 2013
So what’s up with Colorado’s forests?
After a massive outbreak of tree-killing beetles swept through the lodgepole pine stands around Copper Mountain, scientists say that forests in Summit County and the rest of Colorado are recovering, with plenty of new growth.
July 20, 2013
Volunteers sought for USA Pro Challenge
Colorado cycling fans have a chance to get up close and personal to the upcoming USA Pro Challenge by volunteering for one of the seven stages of the 600 mile race. Help is needed in Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Beaver Creek, Vail, Fort Collins, Estes Park, Windsor, Loveland and Denver — and from a centrally located Copper Mountain Condo, you could probably get involved in several of the stages.