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.
June 21, 2013
Copper adds ‘hydration stations’ to reduce disposable plastic bottle use
Copper Mountain is installing highly efficient bottle re-filling stations around the resort in its quest to be 100 percent plastic bottle free. Join us in our pledge to significantly reduce the amount of plastic purchased and discarded by using refillable water bottles.
May 11, 2013
Copper Mountain: There’s STILL some gold in them-thar hills!
Did you know that there's still quite a bit of gold left in the mountains of Summit County? In fact, one of the biggest stashes is up in Mayflower Gulch, just a few miles from Copper and and in one of our favorite local hiking areas.
April 23, 2013
Spring snow still piling up at Copper Mountain
Late season storms are boosting the snowpack at Copper Mountain, Colorado. But, why should you care about all this spring snow?
March 02, 2013
A warning to Colorado skiers on rope-ducking risks
Danger lurks outside the ski area boundary ropes. A sketchy snow pack and a series of avalanches in and near ski areas has prompted a joint warning on rope-ducking from Summit County Sheriff John Minor and local ski resorts.