Indulge in a ‘perfect’ ski vacation on Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain is a peak that is located in Summit County in Colorado. This mountain which is home to a popular ski resort lies at a distance of approximately 75 miles to the west of Denver in the US state of Colorado. Copper Mountain rises to a height of 12000 feet and it offers a truly unique ski terrain in the sense that it has a ski area that caters to virtually every kind of skier. For instance, the western part of the mountain houses the beginner slopes while the center section of the skiable area is ideal for those who possess intermediate skills and the eastern side of the mountain is reserved for expert skiers. However Copper Mountain is not solely a ski resort as it offers a wide range of summer time activities as well like hiking, golfing, rafting and fly fishing.

Copper Mountain Vacation Rentals

The Village at Copper Mountain is a pedestrian-only alpine village which is located at 9700 feet. Many Copper Mountain dwellings and lodgings are located within this Village area of Copper Mountain which is equipped with a centrally located Village Square that is populated by trendy bars and restaurants which are famous for their lively après–ski scene. Aside from this main Village, Copper Mountain also has two other prominent neighborhoods namely Union Peak which is popular with vacationing families and the East Village.

Vacation rentals are a preferred mode of accommodation for the many ski enthusiasts who head out to Copper Mountain for the excellent skiing opportunities that it offers. These rentals are usually quite reasonable when compared to other modes of accommodation like hotels whose rates tend to reach stratospheric heights during the ski season which extends from November to April at Copper Mountain.

These Copper Mountain vacation rentals take the form of mountain condos, town homes, log cabins and chalets which are often equipped with myriad facilities like ski-in/ski out areas, proximity to the lifts and slopes, flat screen TVs and entertainment centers, balconies that afford gorgeous views of Copper Mountain, underground garages and much more. Copper Mountain vacation rental owners also sometimes throw in additional ‘freebies’ like discounted ski lift tickets and membership to the Athletic club with their vacation rental offerings in order to ensure that their properties attract custom for the entire ski season. It’s no wonder then that visitors to Copper Mountain prefer to reserve these Copper Mountain vacation rentals for their stay at this lively year round mountain resort.

Attractions and Activities in Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain is known primarily as a ski resort which is often referred to as the "the nearly perfect ski mountain in the United States”. This mountain offers a diverse and challenging ski terrain which is made up of the Union and Copper Peaks which are together known as the ‘double black diamond’ though Copper mountain also offers the Copper Bowl, the Union Bowl, the Spaulding Bowl and the Resolution Bowl which mainly used by expert skiers and snowboarders. However apart from skiing and snowboarding, Copper mountain offers various other winter recreational activities like dog sledding, snowmobiling, sleigh riding and tubing for those vacationers who want some variety on their Copper Mountain vacation.

During the summer months, the ski lifts of Copper Mountain transport vacationers to various hiking and mountain biking trails though the resort also offers activities like golf on the local golf course and other summertime pursuits like whitewater rafting, tennis and fishing.

Shopping and Dining at Copper Mountain

The main Village area of Copper Mountain is populated with many trendy bars, restaurants and shops which offer a smorgasbord of various cuisines and shopping options. Bars like Pravda, McGillycuddy's and Storm King Lounge which are located at Copper Mountain Village are especially known for their raucous après-ski scene which attracts both visitors and locals though the resort also offers on mountain dining at establishments like the Solitude Station BBQ which is located at the top of American Eagle Lift and offers gorgeous views of the Gore, the Ten Mile mountain ranges and the Continental Divide.