November 07, 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 03, 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.
November 02, 2013
Ski Season is Here - What are you Waiting for?
Summit County is earning its moniker as Colorado's playground this weekend, with three of the four local ski mountains already open for business after a week of on and off snowfall. Copper Mountain opened for skiing Friday, Nov. 1 with 5 inches of fresh snow, as predicted by our local weather guru.
October 31, 2013
Our 7 Favorite Ski Websites
Unfortunately, most of us can't spend every single day of the season shredding fresh powder at Copper Mountain, but even if you're stuck in a cubicle, you can always dream, right? And you're not alone. Around the world, millions of weekend warriors plot their winter-weekend plans while perusing some of the many ski- and snowboard-related websites.
October 30, 2013
Can You Hear the Call of the Backcountry?
The popularity of backcountry skiing is growing steadily, and it's not a surprise. Away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, you'll find untracked powder, solitude and, who knows, you might even cross tracks with a lynx.