Along with 360-degree views of the Rockies, challenging bowls, fast groomers, terrain parks and tree skiing, Copper’s ski holiday experience becomes complete with a lively après ski scene and an abundance of activities for everyone to enjoy. Our month-by-month winter guide brings you festive events in December through to spring laps in April. Without further ado, here is our Copper Mountain Guide!
December
Seasons festivities and Christmas decorations covering the village for the majority of the month makes December a great time of year to travel to Copper. Even better with there being some record snow dumps over this time & nice, light, fluffy powder!
Average Snowfall: 120cm
Events:
- 50th Anniversary Celebration | December 3
- Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | December 12-17
- Visa Big Air Competition | December 12-17
- Holiday Festivities & Fireworks | December 24
- New Year’s Eve at Copper, USASA Rail Jam, & Moonlight Dine & Ski | December 31
Activities
- Discover the beauty of Copper Mountains snow-covered meadows and forest on a free snowshoe tour, happening daily.
- Get your fix for an adrenaline rush on the alpine Rocky Mountain Coaster which covers a 2km run and an 130m drop. Available on Wednesday to Mondays
January
Lots of snow & activities make January one of the better months to spend the beginning of your year in Copper.
Average Snowfall: 130cm
Events:
- Play Forever Thursdays | January 5
- Winterbike Presented by Nokian Tyres | January 7
- Play Forever Thursdays | January 12
- Play Forever Thursdays | January 19
- U.S Revolution Tour | January 23-27
- Play Forever Thursdays | January 26
- Copper’s Uphill Race Series | January 28
- Safety Fest by Nokian Tyres | January 28-29
Activities
- Rent some skates and experience ice skating on West lake. You can also make use of hockey nets for a family game of ice hockey, plus there are fire pit stations where you can stop and roast marshmallows!
- See how you would do against the best of the best and give it a try on the NASTAR Alpine Racing course. Compare your times against friends, family and the U.S Ski Team or give it a go in the side-by-side lines for some real action!
February
With low temperatures, snow holding, & generally lots of powder, February is a great month to travel to Copper. It is also a great month for activities.
Average Snowfall: 90cm
Events:
- Play Forever Thursdays | February 2
- IFSA Freeride Tour | February 6-11
- Play Forever Thursdays | February 9
- Play Forever Thursdays | February 16
- Copper’s Uphill Race Series | February 18
- Copper Live | February 18
- Play Forever Thursdays | February 23
- Dew Tour Copper Mountain | February 24-26
Activities
- Kick off your ski boots and grab a tube for a wild ride with your family or friends sliding your way down the slopes at Copper Tubing Hill.
- Using special equipment to travel up a snow-covered mountain you will join a group of like-minded people on a fully guided uphill tour. At the top, you will attach your boots and bindings and descend the mountain like you normally do.
March
March & April are often the snowiest months of the year in mountains above 9,000ft. Being higher in elevation than other resorts in Colorado, Copper holds the snow quite well which can make for some epic skiing in March before it turns into spring conditions. March also brings more bluebird days & higher temperatures.
Average Snowfall: 100cm
Events:
- Play Forever Thursdays | March 2
- Special Olympics State Winter Games | March 4-5
- Play Forever Thursdays | March 9
- Subaru Winterfest | March 10-12
- Play Forever Thursdays | March 16
- Copper’s Uphill Race Series | March 18
- Copper Live | March 18
- Play Forever Thursdays | March 23
- Copper Live | March 26
- Play Forever Thursdays | March 30
- USASA Snowboard National Championships | March 31-April 6
Activities
- As one of the biggest & most popular indoor terrain parks in Colorado, the Woodward Copper Barn is the central hub of the Woodward Copper campus. Here practice your skills on the foam pit jumps, indoor ParkSki™ and Burton ParkBoard™ training areas, springfloor, tumble track, five Olympic-grade flybed trampolines and one 12’x12′ Super Trampoline.
- Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or rejuvenating facial designed for the high altitude at the Copper Mountain Spa & Athletic Club.
April
Welcome warmer temperatures & spring skiing conditions with longer days. March & April are often the snowiest months of the year in mountains above 9,000ft. Hit the slopes in the morning then soak in the hot tub under a warm afternoon sun. As the sun starts setting later it gives you plenty of time to explore the village.
Average Snowfall: 65cm
Events:
- USASA Snowboard National Championships | March 31-April 6
- USASA Freeski National Championships | April 8-12
- Copper’s Uphill Race Series: Copper Cup | April 15
- Copper Live | April 15
- Sunsation | April 22-23
Activities
- Learn while you turn! Ski with a Ranger teaches you about the natural and cultural history of the National Forest that hosts Summit County’s ski areas. Definitely worth stopping to smell the pine, spot the fox tracks and earn some chocolate along the way.
- Take a run or two down the Nastar Racing course, challenge your friends or compete for your own fastest time.
It is without doubt that Copper always has something to do and see. That is exactly why so many families love the resort, and many go back again and again. And that concludes our complete Copper Mountain Guide!
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