Photo: Sculptorjones (public domain)About Ski Cooper
Ski Cooper is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 1,200 feet of vertical drop, 470 skiable acres, 60 marked runs, served by 5 lifts, with an average of about 250" of snow a year. Cooper Hill opened in 1942 as a training area for the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale. The Lake County-owned ski area is operated by a nonprofit organization. Ski Cooper relies on natural snow and does not use snowmaking. Its high-elevation, uncrowded model differs from nearby destination resorts.
Why Visit Ski Cooper?
- 60 runs with 1,201ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 250"
- 470 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 5 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
11,699ft
Summit Elevation
3,566m
10,499ft
Base Elevation
3,200m
1,201ft
Vertical Drop
366m
470 acres
Skiable Area
190.2 ha
60
Total Runs
1.4mi
Longest Run
2.25km
5
Lifts
250"
Avg. Snowfall
635cm annually
How Ski Cooper compares
Terrain Breakdown
31%
35%
34%
●Beginner
31% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
34% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Ski Cooper
By Car
Ski Cooper is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.3611
Longitude-106.3028
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Ski Cooper trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Ski Cooper averages 250" of snowfall a year.
Ski Cooper rates 31% of its terrain as beginner, across 60 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Ski Cooper averages 250" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,699 ft.
Ski Cooper 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: 39.3611, -106.3028.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Ski Cooper, plus any places we've researched.
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