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Ski Cooper Overview

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Ski Cooper

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 nearby 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.

Elevation

Summit

11700ft
Vertical Drop

1300ft
Base

10400ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

10%

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

400 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 896

80461 Leadville

Colorado

United States

Phone: 1-800-707-6114

info@skicooper.com

Ski Cooper Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/21/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 130

Days Open Last Year: 130

Years Open: 68

Average Snowfall: 260"

Ski Cooper Reviews

by misplacedTexan 21st August 2011
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
A Nice Change of Pace

Pros: No Crowds, Great for beginners, Everything groomed
Cons: Small, slow lifts
by ksmountain 4th January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 1
Defines Family Friendly

Pros: great snow, family friendly, almost empty
Cons: small
by josephbachman 27th September 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Family fun

Pros: Short lines, friendly people, and uncrowded runs
Cons: Slow lifts
by jfoldno7 21st February 2009
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Small, but charming

Pros: No crowds, good day out for the family
Cons: Lifts, Terrain, Lodging