Copper Mountain Overview
Welcome to Copper Mountain. It’s famous for naturally divided terrain, easy navigation between West/Center/East Villages, and a big variety of groomers, bowls, and parks.
Trail Maps, Conditions & Webcams
Tip: On storm days, check lift wind holds and bowl openings on the live report before heading out.
Terrain & Mountain Stats
- Terrain layout: Beginner to the west, intermediate in the middle, expert to the east (plus high-alpine bowls). “Naturally divided”
- Skiable acres: ~2,538 • Trails: ~157 • Lifts: ~24
- Vertical drop: ~2,738 ft • Snowfall: ~299″/yr (avg.)
- High-alpine access: Spaulding, Copper & Union Bowls; Tucker Mountain via Three Bears chair.
Numbers above are from Copper’s current “Winter Mountain Stats” page and may update slightly season to season.
Lift Tickets & Deals
- Single-Day & Multi-Day Lift Tickets — buy online in advance for best pricing.
- Play Forever Thursdays — select Thursdays with discounted day tickets that support local causes.
- Four Pack + Bonus Day — pre-season sale (limited time) with 5 unrestricted days.
- Ikon Pass access — and Friends & Family discounts (usually 25% off the 1-day window rate; blackout rules apply).
Deal availability changes through the season—always check the linked pages for the latest prices and terms.
Ski & Snowboard Rentals
- On-Mountain: Copper Sports Rentals (three slope-side locations). Great for day-of swaps and quick pick-up/returns.
- Village Shops: Christy Sports (East/Center Villages) — large selection & tuning.
- Delivery to your lodging:
Black Tie Ski Rentals ·
Ski Butlers
In-room fitting, no lines; easy mid-trip swaps.
Booking online ahead of time usually saves money and guarantees sizing during peak weeks.
Nordic & Snowshoeing
Prefer some quiet gliding or a winter hike? Copper and nearby Frisco/Breckenridge have groomed cross-country trails, signed snowshoe loops, lessons, rentals, and even resort-hosted snowshoe tours.
Copper Mountain — XC & Snowshoe on-site
- Cross-Country & Snowshoe Map • XC Trail Report
- About 9 km of marked XC/snowshoe routes around the resort (see official stats & map).
- Free Snowshoe Tours hosted by Copper Ambassadors (seasonal; limited spots).
Pro tip: Beginner-friendly loops near West Village; check the daily XC report for grooming and signage updates.
Frisco Nordic Center groomed trails
- Trails: 30 km XC + 8 km snowshoe loops.
- Services: Day passes, rentals, lessons, and a cozy lodge.
- Frisco Nordic Center info
No car? Take the free Summit Stage bus from Copper to Frisco and walk a few minutes to the Nordic Center.
Breckenridge Nordic Center
- Classic & skate trails, wooded snowshoe routes, lessons, and full rentals.
- Breck Nordic Center • Rentals
Gold Run Nordic Center (Breckenridge)
- Groomed XC network plus signed snowshoe trails; lessons and rentals available.
- Gold Run info • Trail Map
Getting There Without a Car free bus
- Summit Stage runs free buses Copper ⇄ Frisco (for Frisco Nordic) and Copper ⇄ Breckenridge; see seasonal timetables (Copper line).
- Some Nordic centers also offer lessons/tours that include snowshoe or ski rental—check the links above to book.
Bonus: Rocky Mountain Coaster
One of North America’s longest alpine coasters—fun on non-ski afternoons.