Alex Hamilton

Product of Tahoe—and then Maine and then Montana. Retired collegiate XC skier but still an uphill enthusiast. Central CO based.

Copper Mountain, CO Conditions Report: Bluebird to the Future

The most recent storm cycle dropped a magnificent 7″ on Copper Mountain. It was hard to find a spot where the skiing wasn’t terrific. Landings were soft, bumps were smoothed out, and everyone on the mountain was sending it. Seen today: random face shots, some hero straightlining Revenge and Endeavor, lots of smiles, and very, very few clouds. Temps were cold but warming through […]
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Copper Mountain, CO Conditions Report: Spring in the Sky, Cold on the Snow

Yesterday Copper saw spring sun with a cold midwinter snowpack. Last weekend we finally got some snow after a long, warm stretch. The mountain got a much-needed refresher. Temps quickly warmed up and the sun came out to play. We were expecting more spring conditions, but serious winds kept the snow cold! North and east aspects—especially off Union Peak and Spaulding—were soft, fast and consistent. The […]
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Copper Mountain, CO Conditions Report: Bluebird Magic

After this month’s major storm cycle, we’ve all needed a little vitamin D. Copper Mountain provided yesterday. It was picturesque bluebird, with no wind nor a cloud in the sky. Temps hovered around 30ºF all day. The warm weather hasn’t transformed the snow yet, so it was still soft all over the mountain. Chalky, recycled powder and windbuff covered most of the terrain, […]
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