November 30, 2013
Skiing at Copper This Week? You’re Going to Need Some Powder Wax!
Right on schedule, the first big outbreak of Arctic air is set to arrive in Colorado in early December, and for now, all the forecasts are also predicting snow, heaviest midweek, but with showers continuing through the weekend.
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 19, 2013
How “Green” is Your Ski Area?
Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado received a "B" grade in the annual ski area environmental scorecard, which this year highlights the trend of resorts producing their own renewable energy. Copper has plans to install two 24-foot vertical wind turbines on Union Peak to generate about 2,000 kilowatt hours per year. The proposed wind turbines will add renewable energy capacity generated by existing turbines installed in 2011.
November 17, 2013
A Foot of Fresh and More Snow on the Way at Copper Mountain!
Just as we promised last week, fresh snow piled up at Copper Mountain Friday night through Sunday morning, with early season skiers enjoying some great November powder over the weekend. Copper Mountain reported 5 inches of snow Saturday morning, with another 7 inches on Sunday.
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.