Colorado’s Copper Mountain Extends Season to Sunday, May 3 Copper Mountain, Colorado, announced on social media that the resort will extend its season to Sunday, May 3, $49 lift tickets for the final week of skiing. The mountain initially planned to close on Sunday, April 26, but now skiers and snowboarders have an extra week to grab those great spring laps. Copper credits early-season snowmaking —starting October 1, 2025— along […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 16, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Colorado to Host ElevateHer Ski Clinic to Give Back Mikaela Shiffrin only got back to the United States last week after claiming her sixth overall World Cup season title at the World Cup Finals in Lillehammer, Norway, at the end of the 2025-26 season. She spent the first few days in New York, where she had the honor of closing the New York Stock Exchange and attended a Gala […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 13, 2026 1 Comment
Copper Mountain, CO, Report: Woodward Park Laps for the Soul Conditions report from Thursday, March 5, 2026 Copper Mountain, also known as The Athlete’s Mountain, is one of the premiere terrain park riding destinations in the world. With 2,538 acres of skiable terrain, including high alpine hikes, steep groomers, and a world class halfpipe, it is a ski resort that is perfect for any type of thrill seeker or storm […] Conditions Report Jesse | March 6, 2026 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Halfpipe World Cup/U.S. Grand Prix: Super Pipe Showdown The countdown to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics is on. Now is the time for athletes to put it all on the line for their chance to represent their homeland in just a few weeks. Despite the wind and dry conditions in Colorado, stoke was buzzing at the Halfpipe U.S. Grand Prix/FIS World Cup this past weekend, hosted by Copper […] Competition Aunika Skogen | December 22, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Resort Surcharge A class action lawsuit was filed against Copper Mountain and its owner POWDR, alleging that the resort surcharge that is added onto food purchases is illegal, which will now be settled out of court. Gary Chaney and the other plaintiffs claimed that Copper Mountain does not include the resort surcharge in its menu prices, and the surcharge only shows up […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | December 11, 2025 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Fined for Breaking FIS Rule at Copper Mountain, CO Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 104th World Cup podium on Sunday, November 30, at Copper Mountain, Colorado, but the win was accompanied by an unexpected setback: she was fined for arriving late to the pre-race bib draw. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO According to FIS media coordinator Viviane […] Competition Julia Schneemann | December 1, 2025 2 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 104th World Cup victory and 67th Slalom victory today at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The legendary American ski racer claimed a commanding victory in Sunday’s World Cup Slalom, delivering two precise, composed runs in light snowfall and difficult visibility to win by a decisive 1.57 seconds over Germany’s Lena Dürr, while Albania’s Lara Colturi finished third. Related: […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2025 0 Comments
New Zealand’s Alice Robinson Wins the Giant Slalom at Copper Mountain, CO Saturday, November 29, was the third event day at Copper Mountain Thanksgiving race weekend, featuring the women’s Giant Slalom. There was fresh snow in the Colorado resort, resulting in a delayed race start, but which racer doesn’t love some hero snow, and the conditions at Copper on Saturday were perfect. Related: Exciting First Race Day at Copper Mountain, CO, as […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 29, 2025 0 Comments
Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner Claims First Career Victory at Giant Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner claimed the first World Cup victory of his career on Friday, November 28, at Copper Mountain, Colorado, topping a veteran podium ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen in second and Filip Zubčić in third. The 34-year-old Austrian handled increasingly soft conditions better than anyone, capping a chaotic day that saw 14 DNFs, course trouble throughout, and major shake-ups across […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 28, 2025 0 Comments
Exciting First Race Day at Copper Mountain, CO, as Odermatt Wins Super-G and Kilde Stages Successful Comeback Today was the first day of the four-day race weekend at Copper Mountain, Colorado, and what an exciting as well as emotional day it turned out to be. It saw Marco Odermatt stage his defense of his 2024-25 Super-G Crystal Globe with a precision-crafted victory on Thursday, November 27, mastering a course that proved unforgiving for many of the early […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 27, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2 Storms Will Dump Up to 15” of Snow on Colorado Resorts on Thanksgiving Weekend Source: maps.weatherbell.com The Rocky Mountains have received well below-normal snowfall so far this season, and Colorado is no exception. The snowpack across the Northern half of the state is currently at about 25% of normal, while the Southern half of the state is performing only slightly better, at about 65% of normal. The snowpack has suffered as a result of both […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 27, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Will Start Tomorrow at Copper Mountain, CO, 22 Months After His Shocking Crash In a surprise move, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announced that he will start at the Super-G World Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado, tomorrow, November 28. The Norwegian ski racer had initially planned to make the World Cup races at Beaver Creek, Colorado, his comeback event, and had even shared a countdown from 100 days out on his social media channels, but […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 26, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Passes Snow Control, Clearing the Way for Thanksgiving World Cup Races Copper Mountain, Colorado, has officially received positive snow control, confirming that its upcoming World Cup events will move forward as scheduled. The decision, made by officials of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) following an on-site inspection, means the resort has met the required snow depth and surface preparation standards necessary to host safe and fair racing. Related: Copper […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 17, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Best Ski Counties in the United States There are countless great skiing and snowboarding locations across the United States. Some counties, however, pull far above their weight when it comes to quality and quantity of snow, elevation, access to great inbounds and backcountry terrain, vibrant après scene, accessibility from major airports, and of course number of ski resorts. From coast to coast, we’ve compiled a list using […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | November 14, 2025 1 Comment
The Ultimate Ikon Pass Odyssey: How to Spend a Year Skiing Across 5 Continents As the mega passes grow in both mountain access and price, being a casual skier is no longer worth the hefty cost. The Ikon Pass nearly spans the entire skiable world, covering both hemispheres, five continents, 13 countries, and 70 resorts. So what’s the most value someone can get from one Ikon Pass? Did you know that access to Southern […] Brains Zach Suffish | November 13, 2025 0 Comments
Ski More, Earn More: Copper Mountain, CO, Kicks Off 2025-26 With Innovative Loyalty Program Copper Mountain, Colorado, has launched its 2025-26 Scan Challenge, a season-long incentive program to reward skiers the more they hit the slopes. Running from opening day through closing day, the challenge is open to all Copper Season Pass, Copper Four Pack, and Ikon Pass holders. As participants log ski days, tracked automatically through RFID lift ticket scans, they unlock tiered […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 7, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Copper Mountain, CO, is the First Resort to Begin Snowmaking for Winter 2025-26 Snowmaking is officially underway at Copper Mountain, Colorado, where crews fired up the resort’s snow guns early Wednesday morning as overnight temperatures dropped below freezing. The effort marks the unofficial start of the 2025–26 winter season in Summit County. Related: Copper Mountain, CO, to Host First Alpine World Cup in More Than 2 Decades Copper’s snowmaking team will continue operations […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 1, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, to Host First Alpine World Cup in More Than 2 Decades The world’s fastest skiers will take on high-altitude terrain at the FIS Alpine World Cup at Copper Mountain, Colorado, from November 27 to 30. The races will take place over Thanksgiving weekend and include both men’s and women’s races. The World Cup serves as a key stop on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. All races for […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 9, 2025 0 Comments
The 5 Best Ski Resorts in Colorado for Families Colorado is a favorite for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, it’s known as one of North America’s best destinations for anyone from first-timers to experts. The “Centennial State” has both big mountain resorts and family-friendly ski hills, many of which are only an hour or two from Denver International Airport. Related: The […] Brains SnowBrains | September 7, 2025 0 Comments
Best Ski Towns in North America to Visit if You’re Not Skiing or Snowboarding Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and nightlife to spas, festivals, and art galleries, and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off-slope activities year-round. From coast to coast, the continent […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2025 0 Comments
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