Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain, Colo.

Just 75 miles west of Denver in the heart of Summit County, Colo., convenient Copper Mountain is one of the largest ski and snowboard resorts in Colorado.

Resort stats: The ski area has a vertical drop of 2,601 feet and 2,450 skiable acres with 22 lifts. The resort also about 15 miles of cross country trails through White River National Forest. Tubing, dogsledding, snowmobiling and shopping are also available here.

When to go: Copper is among the earliest resorts to open, starting snowmaking in late September with an official open date of November 7. Snow season peaks December through February.

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Visit www.coppercolorado.com for more information.