Copper Mountain

Terrain sorted by ability, right off I-70.

Copper’s layout is naturally split, with easy runs to the west, intermediate in the middle and steeps to the east, so groups spread out without fighting the crowds. It’s an Ikon favorite with a coaster, banked tubing hill, Woodward’s indoor park and Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve torchlight shows.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,738 ft

Summit

12,441 ft

Skiable terrain

2,538 acres

Trails

157

Lifts

24

Average snowfall

299″ a year

Longest run

1.7 mi

Snowmaking

15% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 24%
• Intermediate 26%
• Advanced 50%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Ice skating
• Mountain coaster
• Scenic lift rides
• Cross-country
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 24, torchlight 6 pm (annual)Usually

  Christmas Eve holiday celebration

  A DJ and cookie decorating in Center Village, then a torchlight parade down Main Vein and fireworks. Free.

• New Year’sDec 31, torchlight 6 pm (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve at Copper

  Torchlight parade and fireworks on Main Vein, then a live band and free champagne toast at Jack’s Bar until midnight.

• Opening dayNov 6

  Opening day

  Copper’s announced first day of the 2026-27 season.

• RaceNov 28–29 (Thanksgiving weekend)

  Stifel Copper Cup

  Free-to-watch men’s World Cup super-G and giant slalom, with live music and a vendor village.

• Pond skimLate April (usual)Usually

  Skimmy Dippers Dual Pond Skim

  Teams of two drop in side by side over a rail and across icy water.

Where to stay

• base villageCenter Village condos

  Resort-managed condos like Copper One Lodge and Passage Point, a 2–3 minute walk to the American Eagle and American Flyer lifts.

  Center Village
• hotelHotel Frisco

  Small boutique hotel on Frisco’s Main Street, close to restaurants and the free bus.

  15 min drive
• condoEast Village condos

  Condos and townhomes by the Super Bee lift, closest to the steeper terrain and the tubing hill.

  East Village
• b&bFrisco Lodge

  Historic B&B on Frisco’s Main Street with breakfast included.

  15 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Rocky Mountain Coaster · Center Village

  More than a mile of alpine coaster through the forest near the American Flyer lift, billed as the second longest in North America. Closed Tuesdays in winter.

• Tubing Hill · East Village

  Summit County’s only tubing hill with banked turns. Book sessions online.

• West Lake skating · Center Village

  Free skating on the lake with free broomball and hockey gear and a fire pit; skate rentals $15.

• Woodward Barn · Base area

  Indoor action-sports hall with trampolines, foam pits and skate zones for drop-in sessions.

• Scenic gondola rides · Center Village

  Ride the American Eagle lift to the Aerie mid-mountain lodge for lunch and views.

• Frisco Nordic Center · 15 min drive

  Town-run cross-country and snowshoe trails on the Frisco peninsula by Lake Dillon.

• Outer Range Brewing · 15 min drive

  Popular Frisco brewery for hazy IPAs.

Après and nightlife

• Jack’s Bar

  Center Village bar between the two main lifts, with a sunny deck and free live music Thursday to Sunday afternoons.

• JJ’s Rocky Mountain Tavern

  Vintage-style tavern at the base of Super Bee in East Village, for wings and beer.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Denver International Airport (DEN) · about 1 hr 50 min drive
• Denver · about 1.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps