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Colorado has many fine ski resorts and Copper Mountain is one of the larger ones. The week prior to
Christmas we went with a group on a ski trip to Copper Mountain. We have two teenage kids who had
never skied before and we wanted them to at least experience it and see how they liked it. My daughter
was really interested in learning to snowboard and my son decided to learn how to ski.
Our group traveled up from Dallas and stayed in Raton, New Mexico the first night and then arrived in
Frisco, Colorado about noon on the next day. For our ski base camp, we decided to stay at the Lake
Dillon Lodge in Frisco. It was reasonably priced, had comfortable rooms, and shuttle stops for many of
the ski resorts, including Copper Mountain, were right across from the hotel parking lot. Buses ran every
Christmas we went with a group on a ski trip to Copper Mountain. We have two teenage kids who had
never skied before and we wanted them to at least experience it and see how they liked it. My daughter
was really interested in learning to snowboard and my son decided to learn how to ski.
Our group traveled up from Dallas and stayed in Raton, New Mexico the first night and then arrived in
Frisco, Colorado about noon on the next day. For our ski base camp, we decided to stay at the Lake
Dillon Lodge in Frisco. It was reasonably priced, had comfortable rooms, and shuttle stops for many of
the ski resorts, including Copper Mountain, were right across from the hotel parking lot. Buses ran every
30 minutes and arrived at the ski resort about 15-20 minutes
later.
Frisco is a quaint, little town nestled in the mountains about 75
miles southwest of Denver right off of I-70. It sits at an elevation of
just over 9,000 feet and is close to at least four major ski resorts,
including Copper Mountain. It has a number of lodging options,
along with plenty of restaurants and shopping. The Walmart in
town carries quite a bit of ski clothing and accessories, which
comes in handy if you discover that you forgot something once
you arrive. There are many different places to rent ski or
snowboard equipment, both in Frisco or up at the resort. We
rented equipment from AB Ski and Sport in Frisco. They were
great to work with and allowed us to rent most everything we
needed, including ski bibs and jackets for our kids.
Copper Mountain Ski Resort is located about 6 miles or so west
on I-70 from Frisco. It is an easy drive by car, but parking can be
expensive. The shuttle buses are free and run regularly between
later.
Frisco is a quaint, little town nestled in the mountains about 75
miles southwest of Denver right off of I-70. It sits at an elevation of
just over 9,000 feet and is close to at least four major ski resorts,
including Copper Mountain. It has a number of lodging options,
along with plenty of restaurants and shopping. The Walmart in
town carries quite a bit of ski clothing and accessories, which
comes in handy if you discover that you forgot something once
you arrive. There are many different places to rent ski or
snowboard equipment, both in Frisco or up at the resort. We
rented equipment from AB Ski and Sport in Frisco. They were
great to work with and allowed us to rent most everything we
needed, including ski bibs and jackets for our kids.
Copper Mountain Ski Resort is located about 6 miles or so west
on I-70 from Frisco. It is an easy drive by car, but parking can be
expensive. The shuttle buses are free and run regularly between
Frisco and Copper Mountain. We used these for most of our trip and they were very convenient. The
Copper Mountain Ski Resort has a base elevation of a little over 9700 feet and the ski village is divided
into three different areas, From east to west there is the East Village, the Village of Copper (Central
Village) and Union Creek (West Village).
The ski runs on Copper Mountain are arranged quite nicely, with the easier green trails on the west side
of the mountain near the ski school. As you traverse east across the mountain you will find the blue trails
and then the more difficult blacks. This arrangement is nice for both beginners and experienced skiers,
since the newer skiers and those just learning remain safely out of the path of the faster skiers and
snowboarders, plus the more advanced skiers don't have to worry so much about slow-moving skiers
crossing in front of them.
The Ski and Ride School is located in West Village. The younger kids get checked in at the bottom floor
of The Schoolhouse. My 19 year old son got checked in for his ski lessons on the bottom floor of the
Union Creek Lodge. All age groups of those skiing and snowboarding meet up near the ski and ride
flags outside the top level of the Union Creek Lodge. For small group lessons, they are then grouped
Copper Mountain Ski Resort has a base elevation of a little over 9700 feet and the ski village is divided
into three different areas, From east to west there is the East Village, the Village of Copper (Central
Village) and Union Creek (West Village).
The ski runs on Copper Mountain are arranged quite nicely, with the easier green trails on the west side
of the mountain near the ski school. As you traverse east across the mountain you will find the blue trails
and then the more difficult blacks. This arrangement is nice for both beginners and experienced skiers,
since the newer skiers and those just learning remain safely out of the path of the faster skiers and
snowboarders, plus the more advanced skiers don't have to worry so much about slow-moving skiers
crossing in front of them.
The Ski and Ride School is located in West Village. The younger kids get checked in at the bottom floor
of The Schoolhouse. My 19 year old son got checked in for his ski lessons on the bottom floor of the
Union Creek Lodge. All age groups of those skiing and snowboarding meet up near the ski and ride
flags outside the top level of the Union Creek Lodge. For small group lessons, they are then grouped
according to their level of experience and assigned instructors. Private lessons were also available here,
and both the ski and snowboard instructors were very good. The bottom level of Union Creek Lodge has
lockers, rents ski and snowboard equipment, and has registration for lessons. The upper level has
large sitting areas with rows of dining tables and a good view of the ski school area. A wide range of
food service is also available here. It's a great spot to hang out when watching your kids at ski school or
to meet up with other skiers or snowboarders who are taking a break and grabbing something to eat.
We all had a great time during our recent ski trip and we are already talking about taking another one.
Above are some photos that we took of the Frisco and Copper Mountain Ski Resort during our visit in
December of 2011. Enjoy!
and both the ski and snowboard instructors were very good. The bottom level of Union Creek Lodge has
lockers, rents ski and snowboard equipment, and has registration for lessons. The upper level has
large sitting areas with rows of dining tables and a good view of the ski school area. A wide range of
food service is also available here. It's a great spot to hang out when watching your kids at ski school or
to meet up with other skiers or snowboarders who are taking a break and grabbing something to eat.
We all had a great time during our recent ski trip and we are already talking about taking another one.
Above are some photos that we took of the Frisco and Copper Mountain Ski Resort during our visit in
December of 2011. Enjoy!