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[PHOTOS] Stifel U.S. Ski Team Men Training at Copper Mountain, CO

The men of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard alpine program have arrived at Copper Mountain, Colorado, for an important block of spring training as preparations begin for the 2026-27 season. The on-snow camp includes athletes ranging from the men’s World Cup speed and tech teams to younger Europa Cup development groups. The early offseason sessions are focused on rebuilding fundamentals, […]
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Skier Receives Summons for Ignoring Uphill Ban at Copper Mountain, CO

A recent summons issued at Copper Mountain, Colorado, draws a clear line where public recreation ends, and resort liability begins. An uphill skier at Copper was issued a court summons on May 9 after reportedly ignoring warnings from ski patrol and continuing uphill despite the restrictions in place. According to reports, the skier had already been warned by ski patrol […]
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Fewer Skiers, Fewer Avalanches — But Colorado’s Trauma Deaths Held Steady

Colorado’s snow-starved 2025-26 season produced fewer skier visits, limited avalanche activity, and reduced traffic in the backcountry. Despite this, the number of trauma-related deaths at resorts across the state remained stubbornly high. Of the 13 total deaths that occurred in-bounds at Colorado ski resorts, 9 of them were trauma-related, according to a Colorado Sun report by Jason Blevins. All 9 trauma-related […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 5-15 Inches for Favored Colorado Mountains Through Tuesday

An unsettled Colorado pattern starts this weekend, with the best snow from Saturday night through Tuesday evening and 5-15 inches for favored higher terrain. Snow levels will be marginal for some lower bases early, but most high-elevation terrain should see accumulating snow, cooler temperatures, and periodically gusty winds. Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, and Copper are the main open areas in this […]
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Colorado’s Only On-Snow Summer Camp Returns to Woodward Copper for 2026

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COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLO – APRIL 23, 2026 – As the winter season continues to wind down across Colorado, Woodward Copper is looking ahead to summer operations, continuing its commitment to on-snow training despite a season that has brought variable conditions across the state. Home to the only on-snow summer camp in Colorado, Woodward Copper provides skiers and snowboarders with a […]
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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 […]
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Lindsey Vonn Surprises Skiers by Running Pop-Up Magazine Newsstand at Copper Mountain, CO

Skiers at Copper Mountain got an unexpected dose of star power last week when Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn stepped behind the counter of a pop-up magazine newsstand built directly on one of the resort’s ski trails. Riders cruising past the small Red Bulletin news stand, which features Vonn on its current cover, soon realized the person handing out magazines wasn’t […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ski More, Earn More: Copper Mountain, CO, Kicks Off 2025-26 With Innovative Loyalty Program

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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 […]
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[PHOTOS] Copper Mountain, CO, is the First Resort to Begin Snowmaking for Winter 2025-26

First day of snowmaking. | Photo: Ian Zinner/Copper Mountain

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 […]
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