Colorado Has Plenty of Action Left in Their Season Still

Here are the areas in Colorado that are still turning the lifts:

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Aspen Highlands

Beaver Creek Resort

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Copper Mountain Resort

Loveland Ski Area

Vail Mountain

Winter Park Resort

Silverton Mountain

Echo Mountain

Copper Mountain Announces New Lift for 2011-2012 Season

Doppelmayr Detachable Quad to Replace Current High Point Chairlift
Copper Mtn, CO - Copper Mountain is excited to announce that this summer we will begin construction on a new chairlift, replacing the High Point fixed grip double chair located at the base of Union Creek, which has served Copper faithfully since 1976.

The new lift will provide improved service to all levels of skiing and riding ability. The lift, manufactured by Doppelmayr USA, will have a new alignment to help improve skier and rider circulation in and out of Union Creek. In conjunction with the new lift, the addition of a new trail connection from the east will make the circulation from the Catalyst Terrain Park and the tremendous beginner and intermediate terrain in the area, much easier.

“I have been skiing at Copper since college and when Powdr purchased Copper, we did so with a goal of enhancing and improving the on-mountain experience,” says John Cumming, President and CEO of Powdr Corp. “I am very excited about taking this first step.”

The new lift will have a capacity of 2,400 people per hour, a length of 4,937 feet, with a vertical rise of 1,005 feet. The ride time will be 5 minutes, a fraction of the current lift ride from Union Creek to mid-mountain now. The top terminal will be realigned slightly uphill and to the east of the current High Point lift. The lower terminal will move to the East side of the Schoolhouse. Construction of the new lift is scheduled for June 1, 2011.

“After a year of significant infrastructure investments in snowmaking, parking and much more, we are excited to announce a more visible on-mountain improvement,” says Gary Rodgers, President and General Manager of Copper Mountain Resort. “We view the new lift as a critical step in improving the Union Creek skiing and riding experience for all ability levels.”

Join the Snow Day Team before January 13

Copper Mountain, CO - Copper reported 8 inches of snow this morning, Monday, January 10, so it is an Official Snow Day. If you don’t have your Snow Day Pass yet, you can still pick it up for upcoming powder days by January 13. Just in case you were wondering: this is the 15th Snow Day this season where Copper reported four or more inches, and we average 42 Snow Days a year. In addition, Copper has received 19 inches of snow this month and an amazing 176 inches this season, that’s almost 15 feet of snow!

Basically, the Snow Day Pass works like so: join the Snow Day team for just $99. Every time Copper gets four or more inches of snow, come on up and use your pass for free, because four inches has never been so satisfying.

The Snow Day pass will be on sale through January 13, so the sooner you buy it, the more chances you will have to use it. After January 13, this offer will self-destruct.

Woodward at Copper Takes Next Step to Integrate Into Every Aspect of Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain, CO - Woodward at Copper is possibly the raddest place on the planet. Some even call it the premier trick-stomping playground in the world. It features The Barn, a 19,400 sq. ft. comprehensive ski and snowboard freestyle training facility complete with indoor artificial snow jumps, jib lines, foam pits, skate features and Olympic fly-bed trampolines, offering indoor and outdoor training programs where you can learn tricks in the Barn and take them on snow the same day.

NEW this season, the teams responsible for helping build/shape the parks and pipes at Copper now are working in conjunction with the folks at Woodward at Copper. This move will leverage the best builders from Copper with the innovation and programs commonly seen from the minds of Woodward at Copper. This will expand the Woodward at Copper experience and the terrain parks/pipes experience across the resort and better integrate our people.

“I believe that this integration will prove to be a defining moment at Copper Mountain,” says Ben Brown, Director of Woodward at Copper. “I see so much passion for our parks from both the Terrain Park Crew as well as Woodward at Copper that combining the two will be explosive. The plan is for the transition to happen over time, but you should see some immediate impacts this year. Copper opened the season with more than 10 features in the Eagle Jib Park and will continue to expand throughout the season to our other five parks.”

This new decision shows Copper’s commitment to terrain parks, Woodward at Copper, progression and the integration of two very parallel departments, to form a happy union that should benefit all.

Snow Days at Copper Have Begun

Copper Mtn, CO - It’s a new year with new snowflakes making their way onto Copper Mountain’s sexy slopes, but one thing remains the same; everyone deserves a Snow Day, where you get that feeling of waking up and hearing on the radio that school was canceled, or watching on the morning news that you get a day to do whatever it is you love.

Last year, Copper offered up different ways for the nation to deserve theirs. Whether it was getting a day away from the boss or getting a free day on the slopes for being affected by the downturn, the people got their Snow Day. Since nothing has really changed except our level of awesome, this year we’re inviting the nation to come up and experience the Snow Day partytastic at Copper.

Copper is continuing the Everyone Deserves a Snow Day movement this season, and is considered the home of bringing insane amounts of joy to a large amount of people all at one single time. If you think about it, a Snow Day sounds a lot like a fiesta. Or maybe a soirée. Either way, everyone’s invited. We’re talking you, your buddies, the world.

Labor Day Weekend Offers Season Pass Sale Locations and Specials

Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Steamboat Springs, CO - Labor Day weekend is a turning point from summer to winter for snow sports enthusiasts looking for the hottest deals on season passes and pass products to their favorite Colorado resorts, Winter Park Resort, Copper Mountain and Steamboat. All Front Range Christy Sports locations and the Sport’s Authority Sniagrab location will be offering the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus, in addition to all other pass products including the Winter Park Four Pass and the Copper Mountain Four Pack, September 3 – 6, 2010.

“With school back in session and fall right around the corner, now is the time to ensure you’re ready for another adventurous winter of Colorado skiing," says Rob Perlman, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Steamboat and Winter Park. "With special Front Range Labor Day sales and bonus packs and passes for Winter Park and Copper Mountain, these passes reflect some of the best deals of the season. However, you have to act soon as pricing guarantees run through September 6th."

Woodward at Copper - Time to Get Some Barn Shred Sessions On

Copper Mountain, CO - Have you been wondering how to keep in “ski shape” during the off-season? Now that summer camps are finishing up for the summer, the fine folks with Woodward at Copper have announced the late summer and early fall hours of operation in The Barn, the first of its kind, 20,000 sq. ft. facility, giving participants access to Snowflex® jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features.

For those of you looking to get your shred on in the off-season leading up to winter, starting August 5 the Barn is open Thursdays through Sundays, for the 2, 4 and 6 p.m. One Hit Wonder, Drop-In Sessions, Barn Privates, and Skate/BMX only sessions, as well as Saturdays & Sundays for Barn Only Camp Days. After Labor Day, the Barn will be open 7 days a week for 2, 4 and 6 p.m One Hit Wonder, Drop-In Sessions, Barn Privates and Skate/BMX only sessions, while still offering the Barn Only Camp Days on Saturdays and Sundays.

The One Hit Wonder is a mandatory, one-time, introductory session that helps participants become comfortable with all the unique equipment in The Barn, as well as teaching participants the key techniques to help progress faster and safer than ever before. One Hit Wonders Sessions are available Aug. 5 – Sept. 5, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. After Labor Day, Sept. 6, through the start of winter season in early November, One Hit Wonder Sessions are available 7 days a week at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.

Once a One Hit Wonder has been taken successfully, guests are all good to participate in the Drop-In Sessions, an hour and 45 minutes of whatever you want to learn - working on individual skills and focusing training on the trampolines, jump line, rail garden, quarter pipe, log jib, spring floor or any of the skate features...basically, the whole Barn is at your disposal! For the best deal around, make sure to pick up a 5- or 10-Punch Pass for Drop-In Sessions, valid through April 24, 2011. Drop-In sessions are available Aug. 5 – Sept. 5, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. After Labor Day, Sept. 6, through the start of winter season in early November, Drop-In Sessions are available 7 days a week.

Barn Private Lessons are one-on-one with a Woodward at Copper coach in The Barn. What you will work on during the lesson is completely up to you, as the staff is trained to teach beginner techniques to the most advanced tricks. NOTE: Participants must complete a One Hit Wonder session prior to signing up for a Barn Private Lesson. Barn Private Lessons are available Aug 5 – Sept 5, at Noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m., every Thursday through Sunday, and daily at the same times after Labor Day.

What is There to Do at Woodward at Copper Summer Camp?

Copper Mountain, CO - Woodward at Copper, deep in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is the first indoor/outdoor snowboard and ski camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. The 20,000 sq. ft. Woodward at Copper Barn gives campers access to Snowflex® jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. Summer Camps also include access to skiing/riding on-snow in Woodward at Copper’s summer terrain park.

When Woodward at Copper campers are not riding the summer terrain park or learning new skills in the Barn, they are probably going to be having a blast with new camp friends doing one of the many activities here at Copper. They are all included with a week at camp. The activities include: bumper boats, go-karts, create-a-skate, climbing wall, The Digglers, the Quad Power Jump, mini-golf, Ping-Pong, Guitar Hero, pool, bocce, geocaching, croquet, horseshoes, hiking, scenic chairlift rides, skateboarding and many more. Below are some examples of the camper’s favorite activities (besides skiing and snowboarding).

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Staff is Stoked and Ready for Summer Camps to Start

Copper Mountain, CO - Woodward at Copper, deep in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, is the first indoor/outdoor snowboard and ski camp on the planet with a focus on terrain park and pipe progression. The 20,000 sq. ft. Woodward at Copper Barn gives campers access to Snowflex® jumps, foam pits, a spring floor, fly-bed trampolines and indoor skateboard features. Summer Camps also include access to skiing/riding on-snow in Woodward at Copper’s summer terrain park.

The Woodward at Copper staff has been incredibly busy getting everything ready for summer camps and campers will wait no longer. The 2nd annual summer camp sessions at Woodward at Copper begin on Thursday, June 17 and the entire staff is excited to welcome summer campers once again. The first week of Woodward at Copper summer camp will be geared towards adults, women and competitive teams. Athletes will be coached; however there will be no overnight counselors or Copper activities during this Session. USASA PacSun is sponsoring this first session.

Three Free Tix with the 2010/11 Rocky Mountain Superpass

Winter Park/Copper Mountain/Steamboat Springs, CO - A new benefit of three FREE lift tickets has been added to the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus, which offers unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® for only $49 down through June 1, 2010.

“Collectively, we decided to add a huge bonus benefit to the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus if purchased through June 1,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales & marketing for Winter Park Resort. “The three free lift tickets, paired with the already doubled Friends & Family benefits for the 2010/11 season at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat, makes this an incredible value and an even better deal for our loyal guests.”

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits:

NEW three complimentary lift tickets with every adult pass purchase, good for one per resort: Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat, valid opening day at each resort through December 10, 2010.

Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat

NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends & Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per resort)

Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons

Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts)

Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails

Copper Mountain to Host 2010 USASA Nationals

Copper Mountain, CO - Copper is the host venue for the largest amateur snowboarding and freeski event on earth - the 2010 USASA Nationals, from April 3 - 10. This year, nearly 1,500 of the top finishers from almost 35 different regions will attend the USASA Nationals to compete against some of the best male and female athletes from around the country in slopestyle, superpipe, boardercross, slalom and giant slalom in their quest to become national champions.

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Unveiled at $409

The popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back for another year at an astounding value with unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® for only $409.

“The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus is back with exclusive savings over the next three weeks for Colorado’s most loyal skiers and riders,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales & marketing for Winter Park Resort. “With double the Friends & Family benefits at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, plus six days at Steamboat for the same price as the popular Rocky Mountain Super Pass, now is the best time to purchase a pass for next season.”

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus holders will enjoy the following benefits:
·Unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, plus six unrestricted days at Steamboat
·NEW for 2010/11- Double the Friends & Family discounted tickets to 20, available for use anytime during the 2010/11 season (only available at Winter Park and Copper, 10 per each resort)
·Discounts on resort food and beverage, retail, rental, and ski and ride lessons
·Discounts off full-window rate lift tickets at most Intrawest resorts including Whistler Blackcomb, BC (excluding Colorado resorts)
·Special pass holder offers via the Pass Perks monthly emails.

"Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat are three globally-recognized mountain destinations, reminding us what's best about Colorado skiing," said Andy Wirth, vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat. "The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus provides unequalled value to everyone by bringing these three incredible brands together on one pass."

Woodward at Copper Winter Day Camp Prices Reduced for March

Copper Mountain, CO - Woodward at Copper is pleased to announce that in recognition of spring time they are reducing the Winter Camp Day prices for the entire month of March. The new March Winter Camp day price is now only $129 if you have your own lift ticket, and $169 with a lift ticket, down from $199 per day. This great price reduction is officially underway, and is valid until March 29, 2010. In addition, for the females out there, don’t miss the final Women’s Winter Camp Day on Sunday, March 28.

Winter Camp Day

The Winter Camp Day* is the best value for your Woodward at Copper winter experience and will utilize the indoor features in The Barn as well as Copper’s on-mountain park and pipe features. A Winter Camp Day includes setting up a goal for the day, such as "I want to learn how to do a 360 degree spin today.” Campers then start the day inside the Barn with a warm up and stretch, and begin working on the tricks they want to take to the snow on the trampolines, foam pits and Snowflex jumps. After lunch, which is included, the campers will spend the afternoon taking those new skills to snow in Copper Mountain’s terrain parks and the NEW Woodward at Copper exclusive airbag jump. There is also time during the day to skateboard so bring your skate deck.

Helmets are required for all campers. Winter Camp Days are offered to anyone 8-yrs-and-up who is comfortable skiing/riding on intermediate terrain or higher, every Fri., Sat., Sun., and Mon., through April 18, 2010. Guests can take advantage of a single Camp Day, 2 or 3 Camp Days consecutively, with a 5% multi-day discount applying.

Women’s Winter Camp Day – Sunday, March 28

Want to ski and ride with other girls and have a female coach? Want to learn new tricks in a safe and progressive environment? Want some free gear? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Women’s Winter Camp Day* is for you. The final Women’s Winter Camp Day is Sunday, March 28, and will also follow the same March discounts as the regular Winter Camp Day - only $129 if you have your own lift ticket, and $169 including a lift ticket, down from $199 per day. The women’s winter camp days have dedicated women coaches, as well as tons of prizes and swag from Gnu, Orage, Betty Rides and Bollé.

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Copper Says 'You Deserve a Snow Day!'

By now, you should know the fine folks at Copper believe that Everyone Deserves a Snow Day…remember that feeling of waking up and hearing on the radio that school was canceled.
Employed?
Simple and plain, you deserve a Snow Day at Copper and your boss is probably thinking “no way,” so we cooked up a way to help. Head over to the “I am Employed” section of YourSnowDay.com, where there are a plethora of tools to help you change your bosses mind.
Make The Call:
If your boss is a stickler and you need a little help asking for that snow day off, Captain Fred McGilicutty is your man. Head to YourSnowDay.com, plug in your boss’s phone number and he’ll do the rest.
Snow Day Soundboard:
Head to YourSnowDay.com where you’ll find some useful sounds (cough, cough; sneeze, sneeze) to make your boss wonder if you are going to need more than a day off.
Unemployed?
No problem, we understand the struggle. Copper wants to add a little right to the wrong the economy is dealing you. Head over to YourSnowDay.com, click on the “I am Unemployed” section. You can either hook up with people who can offer up extra help in your job search, or send us 739 words or more explaining how the economy has left you jobless, and enter to win a Snow Day of your own at Copper. Restrictions apply.
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What is All This 'Everyone Needs a Snow Day' Stuff at Copper?

Copper Mountain, CO - Copper Mountain knows there are skiers and riders out there who have never felt the thrill of waking up and hearing on the radio that school was canceled. There are people who have never spent a whole day in the snow doing anything their heart desired. These people, and those who understand snow day bliss, are the reason we do what we do.
The goal is to make Copper the place people come to take a day, or two or seven and experience the mountain. The Snow Day cause is in full steam – we are dedicated to each and every one of you deserving a snow day, so we cooked up a way to help.

Get your official Ski Patrol name:
We’re all about the people, so we want all the Snow Day lovers to unite with our Ski Patrol. If they’re going to be a part of the Ski Patrol, each and every one of them is going to need a Ski Patrol name. Here are a few examples: Tank “Two Plank” McFarland, Fred “Now You See Me Now You Don’t” McGillicutty, and Heidi “Icy Hot” Reynolds. So after you check the inbox and before you go to Facebook, help spread the good word and type your way to YourSnowDay.com.
Snow Day Lodging Package:
Copper is making it easy to enjoy a Snow Day this season with the Buy One Get One at 50% (or 4th night free) lodging package. Book one night of lodging and we’ll knock 50% off the second night. That equals 25% off each night, or if you stay for four nights, the last one is free. That’s what we like to call Copper Math of Awesome. Fun Details: This package is based on double occupancy in a silver standard room. Other restrictions apply.
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