Copper Mountain (Colorado)

Copper Mountain
Base area in March 2006
Base area in March 2006
Copper Mountain is located in Colorado
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain
Location in Colorado
Copper Mountain is located in the United States
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain (the United States)
LocationWhite River National Forest
Summit County, Colorado, U.S.
Nearest major cityFrisco: 8 miles (13 km)
Denver: 75 miles (120 km)
Coordinates39°30′06″N 106°09′23″W / 39.50167°N 106.15639°W / 39.50167; -106.15639
OwnerPOWDR
Vertical  2,601 ft (793 m)
Top elevation12,313 ft (3,753 m)
Base elevation  9,712 ft (2,960 m)
Skiable area2,465 acres (10.0 km2)
Trails140+ total
: 21% easiest
: 25% intermediate
: 36% advanced
: 18% expert
Longest runCollage - 1.7 miles (2.73 km)
Lift system23 total
- 1 Chondola
- 3 high-speed six-person chairs
- 3 high-speed quad chairs
- 5 triple chairs
- 5 double chairs
- 7 surface lifts
- 1 tubing
Snowfall310 in (790 cm)
Snowmakingyes
Night skiingno
Websitecoppercolorado.com
Spaulding Ridge wildflowers, summer 2008.

Copper Mountain is a mountain and ski resort located in Summit County, Colorado, about 75 miles (120 km) west of Denver on Interstate 70. The resort has 2,465 acres (3.9 sq mi; 10.0 km2) of in-bounds terrain under lease from the U.S. Forest Service, White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District. It is operated by POWDR.