Copper Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Introduction
Copper is excellent for families with its slopeside condo accommodation connected by pretty walkways and squares. You really can't fault the skiing, which expands along with the resort improvements, and even though you can feel a bit cut off, you're handily placed for the towns of Frisco and Silverthorne, and various other ski areas.
Mountain facts
Where in the world?
Hit the slopes
Although it's not a giant resort, there is plenty of enjoyable skiing for all levels. Experts love the challenges of Copper and Spaulding Bowls, and various other spots at the back. Intermediates can cruise the entire resort from top to bottom, and there's a big beginner area at Union Creek.
For a backcountry experience, Copper runs snowcats most mornings on Tucker Mountain on a first-come, first-served basis (included in the lift ticket cost).
There is a good terrain park and two super pipes for snowboarders.
Beyond the slopes
A wander around Frisco is fun and it would take a determined person not to be wooed by the discount shops of Silverthorne.
Family fun
from Wednesday to Saturday in the crèche for ages six weeks to 10 years - a party of pizza, games and videos which is free to parents who spend a set amount (per child) in the resort that evening.
On the slopes, several spots are designated Family Skiing Zones with patrols to ensure slow skiing. The Kidz Terrain Park introduces young boarders to the excitement of rails, boxes and jumps and a minipipe.
Retail therapy
Après ski
For more bars, grab the bus to Frisco for places like Jonny G's, 409 Main Street, with live music, and Moose Jaw, for pool, 304 Main Street.
Eating out
Places like JJ's and Endo's (see Après Ski) offer smart burger fare, then there's Mexican at Salsa Mountain Cantina, 760 Copper Road, and Chinese at Imperial Palace, 189 Ten Mile Circle, while Pizza Carlo, 214 Ten Mile Circle, offers family fare. There's plenty more choice in Frisco.
Getting around
Splashing out
Accommodation
Luxury
Copper Mountain ResortThe only place here; there are no hotels but a collection of stylish, modern slopeside condos and rooms in three groups, the main one the Village at Copper, bookended by East Village and Union Creek.
Village at Copper
Tel: (970) 871 5050 or 1 888 219 2441.
Website: www.coppercolorado.com
Moderate
Hotel FriscoIn the lively town of Frisco several miles from Copper, is a pretty, family-run place with understated mountain style and outdoor hot tub. Copper (and Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin) is accessible on the free shuttle circuit.
308 Main Street, Frisco
Tel: (970) 668 5009 or 1 800 262 1002.
Website: www.hotelfrisco.com
Budget
Snowshoe MotelAll the advantages of the bars, restaurants and ski shuttle of downtown Frisco, with hot tub, sauna and breakfast.
521 Main Street, Frisco
Tel: (970) 668 3444 or 1 800 445 8658.
Website: www.snowshoemotel.com
Getting there
Distance to resort: 160km (100 miles).
Driving time: 2 hours.
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