Mountain Town
Copper Mountain
Population 571
About Copper Mountain
75 miles from Denver, Copper Mountain is easily accessed right off I-70 making it an ideal vacation location.
World-class skiing seems to be the theme in Colorado and Copper is no exception. Copper also boasts three villages offering retail shops, restaurants, bars, and plenty of other activities for the whole family to enjoy. In the summer, Copper Mountain turns into a destination with endless scenic mountain biking and hiking opportunities.
Features
Base elevation of 9,712 feet providing light and soft snow all season long
140 marked trails for skiers and riders of all ability levels
Home to Woodword Copper. A year-around playground for action sport enthusiast
Variety of summer activities including zip lining, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking
18 hole Copper Creek Golf Course
History
Like other Colorado towns, the Copper Mountain Ski area had routes in the gold mining era in the 1880s. It wasn’t until 1971 that Chuck Lewis founded the ski area with a purchase of only 280 acres. Flash forward to the present, Copper Mountain now has 2,490 skiable acres and a friendly family vibe that locals and visitors alike have come to love.
