A Rocky Mountain Playground at Copper Mountain

Long summer days and starry alpine nights will be easy to fill this summer at Copper. An abundance of new options will be available in The Village at Copper to round out the myriad of mountain adventures in the area, creating the perfect mountain playground for visitors of all ages and interests.

West Lake Market comes to life this summer offering guests a host of new activities. Hop on a pedal kayak and explore West Lake by water or stay ashore and hone your fly fishing skills at a Blue River Anglers’ fly casting clinic during one of the three weekly sessions. Other daily lake activities include canoeing, paddle boating, remote control sailboats, free kids’ fishing and more.

For those wanting to stay dry, numerous activities are available throughout the resort. Colorado’s largest free-standing outdoor climbing wall boasts routes modeled after some of the world’s most famous climbs. The wall is open to visitors of all abilities daily for $5 a climb. Copper’s Quad Power Jump provides an adrenaline rush as guests jump and twist on a trampoline while safely harnessed in. The jump is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily for $7 per jump or three jumps for $18. Another option for the more adventurous, a zipline has been added this season, allowing visitors to sail through the air above the resort. The zipline will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is $12 a ride. A miniature golf course makes its debut as well this summer, giving visitors the opportunity to putt-putt the day away on Copper’s alpine adventure course. One round of miniature golf is $7. Tickets for all village activities can be purchased at the Adventure Desk inside the Mountain Adventure Center.

Free scenic chair lift rides on the American Eagle lift continue this summer leaving The Village at Copper from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily, carrying guests up to 11,000 feet for spectacular views. An outdoor
barbecue on the deck of Solitude Station or a nature hike guided by one of Copper’s Naturalists are options before heading back down. Those looking for a more adventurous trip back to the base can board the lift with their mountain bike and embark on the 1,500 vertical feet that separate them and the village. Bike transport on the lift is $12 for the entire day.

New this season, the Kids Adventure Pass makes it easy for kids to take advantage of all the summer fun at Copper. The Kids Adventure Pass is a punch card that entitles kids 13 years and under who are staying at the resort free access to many of Copper’s great activities including the Quad Power Jump, the zipline, kids pony rides and more.

2003 Summer Statistics

The Mountain

Base: 9,712 feet
Mid Mtn: 11,075 feet
Summit: 12,313 feet
Vertical: 2,601 feet

Season:
Early June through Labor Day

Hours of Operation:
Golf Shop: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lifts: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Activities:
Free scenic chair lift rides, golf, mountain biking, road biking, hiking, horseback riding, miniature golf, Quad Power Jump, zipline, outdoor climbing wall, paddle boating, canoeing, pedal kayaking, disc golf, fly fishing, white water rafting, Jeep tours and special events.

Special Programs:
Music of the Mountains, The Beat Goes On concert series, Burning Stones Outdoor Theater, Morning Melodies, Crank & Jams and Rhythm Rides bike sessions.

Nestled in the Ten Mile and Gore mountain ranges just 75 miles from downtown Denver in the scenic Rocky Mountains, Copper Mountain is a year-round vacation destination. During the winter months Copper is Summit County’s largest ski and snowboard resort, with 2,450 lift-serviced acres comprising an award-winning trail system that enhances the mountain’s unique geographic features. During the summer months North America’s highest championship golf course, scenic mountain biking and road biking, hiking, gold medal fishing waters and much more, help to create high alpine summer adventures for all outdoor enthusiasts.

In addition, The Village at Copper is alive with a wealth of festivals and activities, providing an excess of memory-making opportunities for vacationers young and old. The pedestrian-only village has been designed to accentuate Copper’s natural beauty while capturing the Colorado sun. New shops, restaurants and social gathering places now allow guests to recreate during the day and celebrate into the night.