Ski Cooper

Area Profile

Leadville is the home of the legendary Molly Brown and the old town is always fun for a visit or as a place to stay when skiing or riding at Ski Cooper. The resort is just down the famous pass that was the training ground for the famous 10th Mountain Division, the ski troops of World War II, who spawned the American ski industry. You'll find 26 runs, a base elevation of 10,500 feet with a vertical drop of 1,200 feet.

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Lodging Profile

No lodging within walking distance. Motels, hotels, condos, and B & Bs available in Leadville.

Services Profile

Ski school offers programs for group and private "Learn to Ski" classes; Panda program. Ski rental and repair available on site. Restaurants, child care program for ages 2-7 years old. First aid at area, hospital in town.

Area Recreation Profile

Cross country, snowmobiling, ice skating, swimming and tubing, sleigh rides at area or nearby; backcountry snowcat tours.

Snowboarding Profile

Snowboarding park is constructed based on snow depths.

Common Misspellings

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Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 63

Average Snowfall: 260"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 30%

Intermediate Runs: 40%

Advanced Runs: 30%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 5

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: 1

Double Chairs: 1

Surface Lifts: 3

Elevation

Top: N/A

Bottom: N/A

Vertical Drop: 1300 ft.

Longest Run: 1.5 miles

Skiable Terrain: 400 acres

Snow Making: N/A