Photo: DebateLord (public domain)About Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 2,738 feet of vertical drop, 2,490 skiable acres, 150 marked runs, served by 24 lifts, with an average of about 251" of snow a year. Copper Mountain opened in 1972 and grew into a large Summit County resort organized around naturally divided beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain. Current sources agree on 24 lifts and about 150 trails but publish different acreage totals. This profile retains the 2,490-acre figure and explicitly flags the range.
Why Visit Copper Mountain?
- 150 runs with 2,740ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 251"
- 2,490 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 24 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
12,441ft
Summit Elevation
3,792m
9,711ft
Base Elevation
2,960m
2,740ft
Vertical Drop
835m
2,490 acres
Skiable Area
1,007.67 ha
150
Total Runs
2.8mi
Longest Run
4.5km
24
Lifts
251"
Avg. Snowfall
638cm annually
How Copper Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
25%
24%
51%
●Beginner
25% of trails
■Intermediate
24% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
51% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 7, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Copper Mountain
By Car
Copper Mountain is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.5022
Longitude-106.1497
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Copper Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Copper Mountain averages 251" of snowfall a year.
Copper Mountain rates 25% of its terrain as beginner, across 150 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Copper Mountain averages 251" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,441 ft.
Copper Mountain is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.5022, -106.1497.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Copper Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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