Cooper Ski Resort
# 8Small Ski Area in Colorado
All ReviewsOverview
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.
No lodging within walking distance. Motels, hotels, condos, and B & Bs available in Leadville.
Restaurants
Restaurants include Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, Base Camp Café, Timberline Taproom and the Ridgeview Café.
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
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
58"
36"
24"
12"
0"
8"
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
Contact Information
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