December 09, 2013
New I-70 Tunnel a Christmas Present for Colorado Skiers
If you're planning a midweek getaway for some Copper Mountain skiing, you may be one of the first travelers to pass through a brand-new tunnel bore along eastbound I-70 that's designed to start easing the traffic jams that often develop as weekend warriors head back to the Front Range.
November 26, 2013
Ski Industry Stakeholders to Produce a “Backcountry Code” to complement the “Skier’s Code”
With backcountry skiing representing one of the strongest growth categories in snow sports, retailers and manufacturers are teaming up to develop a consistent education effort on backcountry-related access, benefits and risks.
November 24, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving - Copper Mountain’s November Snowpack is Above Average!
In a welcome change from last winter's early season snow drought, weather watchers say this year's Colorado snowpack is above average statewide. In the Colorado River Basin, where most of Colorado's big ski areas are located, the snowpack is anywhere from 120 percent to 140 percent of average for late November.
November 18, 2013
Global Mountain Tourism Conference to Focus on Summer Season
Mountain tourism in Colorado doesn't exist in a bubble — around the world, there are similar communities facing similar issues, and every couple of years, they get together at a congress focusing on snow and mountain tourism to share information on successful business models, innovation, the impact of climate change and tourism marketing.
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.