Skiing in Summit County, Colorado offers the longest ski season in the Western United States. Copper Mountains season is open from sometime in November to about mid April. Colorado is renowned for its sunny, blue-sky days along with some of the best powder in the world. Copper is one of Summit County's largest ski areas with over 2,400 skiable acres and averages 280" of snowfall during the ski season.
Copper has skiing or boarding for all ages and abilities. The naturally divided ski terrain starts out with gentle, sloping runs on the west, and gets progressively steeper as you head east. There are several wide-open bowls for advanced skiers and riders. Copper also has one of the best terrain parks and pipes in Colorado.
You will also find golfing, biking, tennis, a work out facility, hiking and so much more mountain activities in Copper.