copper mountain

Location: 75 miles west of Denver on I-70

A self-contained ski resort, Copper Mountain resembles a small village. Its transformed base houses unique restaurants, a cozy shopping plaza and new condominiums in which skiers rest after a day on the slopes. The largest of four resorts in Summit County, Copper offers diverse terrain on a well-designed, easy-to-navigate mountain. Advanced skiers prefer the east side, while beginner and intermediate snowriders enjoy the moderate terrain further west. Copper boasts 16 miles of cross-country trails. A first-rate terrain park awaits the daring.

After a day on the mountain, hit up Molly B's, a popular apres-ski bar and restaurant with live music every day. For a family treat, experience Dining in the Woods, which features a horse-drawn sleigh ride to an old miner's cabin for a Western-style feast.

Nights here can be relaxing or raucous - it's up to you. Copper offers some of the coziest cabins and wildest bars in Summit County, including the Russian-themed Pravda, promising a night of intrigue, and over 30 types of vodka.

During the summer, Copper ski lifts access boundless hiking and mountain biking trails. Copper Creek Golf Course provides another warm-weather diversion, as does whitewater rafting, tennis and nearby fishing.

Source: Colorado.com

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