Cooper Ski Resort

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Overview

Cooper is located 9 miles north of Leadville. It has soft all-natural snow and views of Colorado’s highest peaks, Mt. Elbert & Mt. Massive.  The terrain includes cruisers, glades, bumps, and powder across 64 runs. The base elevation is 10,500 ft with a 1200 ft vertical drop. Snowcat skiing access on Chicago Ridge includes 2600 acres of powder, bowls, and timber skiing.  Restaurants include Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, Base Camp Cafe, Timberline Taproom, and the Ridgeview Cafe.

Inside Scoop

Ski School offers private and semi-private ski and snowboard lessons. Ski & snowboard rental and repair are available on site. Cooper has four restaurants. First aid at area, hospital in town

Restaurants

Restaurants include Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, Base Camp Café, Timberline Taproom and the Ridgeview Café.

Plan Your Trip

Cooper Lodging

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

58"
36"
24"
12"
0"
7"
Nov
38"
Dec
44"
Jan
39"
Feb
48"
Mar
14"
Apr
0.5"
May
0"
Jun

Terrain Overview

19%
Beginners Runs
27%
Intermediate Runs
28%
Advanced Runs
27%
Expert Runs
64
Runs in Total
1.4 mi
Longest Run
480 ac
Skiable Terrain

Total Lifts: 5

1
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts

Elevation

11700'
Summit
1200'
Vertical Drop
10500'
Base

Important Dates

December 06, 20232023/12/06
Projected Opening
April 14, 20242024/04/14
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
126
Days Open Last Year
78
Years Open
260"
Average Snowfall
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