NOTES: West of Denver, the Copper Mountain ski area is known for the best freeriding in Summit County and has 125 runs open to telemarking with a maximum vertical of 2,600 feet spread over 2,400 acres.
On a pow day, head up the Storm King Lift and head down into Spaulding Bowl for 1000 feet of 45 degree chutes and mini cliff bands.
Try the free snowcat service up Tucker Mountain or check out the Resolution and Spaulding bowls at above 12,000. Also, ride the Enchanted Forest or Seventeen Glades.
For apres ski, head to Endos at the base of the American Eagle Lift, or head to McGillycuddys.
Looking for nightlife? Check out Moosejaw, Barkleys, Pravda, or Frisco Disco.
Copper Mountain Resort is located 75 miles (121 kilometers) west of Denver and 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Vail off Interstate 70 at exit 195, easily accessible from both the Denver International Airport and Eagle County Airport.
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