Local Resort: Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Elevation: 9,712 feet / 2,946 meters
Drive time from Denver: ~1 1/2 hours
Airport of Choice: Denver International Airport
Closest 14er: Quandary Peak, 14,265 feet
Year Established: 1972
Summit Elevation: 12,313 feet / 3,767meters
Vertical Rise: 2,601 feet / 793 meters
Skiable Terrain: 2,490 acres
Chair Lifts: 23
Number of Trails: 150
Longest Run: Collage – 1.7 miles / 2.73 kilometers
Heading to Copper Mountain Resort this winter? Peak 1 Express offers a safe and affordable, Copper Airport Shuttles from Denver International Airport to Copper Mountain. Our Mercedes Sprinters provide you a safe vehicle with loads of extra legroom and headroom, and our service-focused drivers will provide you the best ride. We offer our daily, shared, mountain shuttle schedule and daily airport charter service between DEN and Copper Mountain Resort at the custom time of your choice if the listed times do not suit your needs.
We offer a variety of schedules, updated throughout the year, with pick-up and drop-off times designed to meet your needs. Our Copper Mountain Airport Shuttle offers various departure and arrival times (depending on the time of year) that are updated to match travel demand, so check below to see which time works best for the time you’ll be in Colorado.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULEWake up in Colorado’s winter wonderland, just moments away from the ski base of Copper Mountain. Live how you’ve always dreamt; ski the slopes all day and warm up by a fire surrounded with blankets of fresh snowfall. Colorado seems to be heaven on earth in the winter and year round. If you’re wanting to visit Copper Mountain, here are some hotels nearby.
Peak 1 Express loves all Colorado mountain communities like Copper Mountain, and we aren’t shy about sharing a recommendation or two! Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast before heading to the mountain or want to enjoy a nice dinner with friends, Copper has many cafes and restaurants to meet your hunger needs. Options range from standard American fare to Mexican, Irish, barbecue and more.
December
Revolution Tour: Observe skiers and snowboards take on freeski competitions and the Main Vein Superpipe. This event is popular for athletes trying to break into the elite category and is a great way to see up and coming ski and snowboard sportsmen.
Torchlight Parade & Kid’s Glow Pagaent: Welcoming all ages on Christmas Eve, this parade is a spectacle of lights and your kids will get to meet Santa before he takes off on his evening journey to deliver presents!
New Year’s Eve Dine & Ski: Skiers of the more intermediate to advanced levels are allowed to partake in this event every year. Ski down Copper Mountain under the moonlight and indulge in a superb dinner by well-known Chef David Taladay.
March
Colorado Special Olympics: Colorado has been home to the Winter Special Olympics for a handful of years now. Volunteer to help out with the event, or just come to support the athletes!
April
World’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt: Copper Mountain holds the record for the world’s largest easter egg hunt, with over 65,000 eggs spread across 2,500 acres. Don’t worry about your youngest, there are different hunts that are much easier than others!
July
Copper Mountain Music Festival: Take in the mountainous surroundings in the beautiful month of July and listen to some great live music all weekend long.
Mac & Cheese Fest: Of course we have to mention this one… who doesn’t love mac and cheese?
August
Copper Triangle: View this demanding 78-mile alpine cycling race, where all proceeds raised benefit research on Parkinson’s disease.
Colorado Days: Live music and cold beer seem to be a common theme for Summit County events, but we aren’t complaining. Live music and great perks make this weekend one to pencil in on your schedule!
Ragnar Relay: Copper Mountain is the starting point of this team race across the Rockies all the way to Aspen. A 200 mile run through the night is quite the feat, and the athletes need all the encouragement they can get to reach the finish line!
Jazz and Wine Festival: 30+ years of this successful combo and many more to come. Join in on this August weekend if you’re a fan of either of this things, because there will be an abundance of both.
Copper Mountain is one of Summit County’s four ski resorts served by Peak 1 Express mountain shuttle. With a wide range of activities for all age ranges, Copper is the perfect winter vacation destination. After a day of skiing or riding, you can hit the tubing hill or go for an evening sleigh ride. If you are looking for a different adventure, Copper offers dog sledding, ice skating, and snowshoeing in addition to a range of restaurants, shops, and attractions in its three distinct villages.
COPPER MOUNTAIN
Distance from Copper: <5 mi
Best For: Beginner to Advanced
Summit Elevation: 12,313 feet
Skiiable Terrain: 2,490 acres
# of Lifts: 23
Terrain Parks: 6
Average Annual Snowfall: 305 inches
BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT
Distance from Copper: 18 miles
Best For: Beginner to Advanced
Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet
Skiiable Terrain: 2,908 acres
# of Lifts: 34
Terrain Parks: 4
Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches
KEYSTONE SKI RESORT
Distance from Copper: 21 mi
Best For: Beginner to Advanced
Summit Elevation: 12,408 feet
Skiiable Terrain: 3,148 acres
# of Lifts: 20
Terrain Parks: 6 (all within Area 51)
Average Annual Snowfall: 235 inches
ARAPAHOE BASIN
Distance from Copper: 24 mi
Best For: Intermediate to Advanced
Summit Elevation: 13,050 feet
Skiiable Terrain: 1,331 acres
# of Lifts: 9
Terrain Parks: 3
Average Annual Snowfall: 350 inches
OTHER WINTER ACTIVITIES near Copper
Tubing Hill
SNOW TUBING
866-841-2481
Critterland
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
866-841-2481
Woodward at Copper
INDOOR TRAINING FACILITY
888-350-1544
Frisco Nordic Center
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
970-668-2570
Good Times Adventures
DOGSLEDDING & SNOWMOBILING
970-453-7604
White Mountain Tours
SNOWMOBILING
970-668-5323
Copper Mountain, one of the few resorts in Summit and Eagle counties not owned by Vail Resorts, is very popular among locals with its top notch slopes. Situated just 8 miles west of Frisco right off of I-70, the mountain is known for its world class skiing in the winter and mountain biking and cycling in the summer. Every winter, Copper turns into a magnificent winter wonderland. This five-star ski resort is filled with 140 marked trails spanning across almost 2,500 acres. 50% of the slopes are rated difficult or extremely difficult, therefore attracting daredevils from near and far. Over 25 feet of fresh powder fall from the sky onto Copper Mountain each year. One of the coolest attributes about this ski resort is their year round camp they offer, Camp Woodward. Kids of all ages attend to advance their athletic skills and all around well being.
The East Village of Copper features a variety condos, townhomes and private vacation rentals. Getting from the East Village of Copper to the Center Village couldn’t possibly be any easier. The walk is very easy, and there’s an in-town shuttle that runs frequently between the East Village and the Center Village.
The Center Village serves as the main hub of activity for Copper Mountain. The Burning Stones Plaza is the center of all the action, with tons of restaurants, shopping and entertainment for all. A variety of lodging options makes this a great destination for any group size, and all are just a short walk to the slopes. The villages of Copper are very walkable, both within and back and forth, the the town shuttle also makes it easy to move about.
The West Village of Copper offers a hearty balance between day and night. The day in the West Village promises non-stop action, with Copper’s Ski & Ride School, mountain biking trails and hiking. When the sun goes down, the village shifts to a quiet retreat. If you need to head to the Center or East Village, hop on the town shuttle or stretch your legs with an easy walk into town.
Peak 1 Express provides the most convenient and affordable airport transportation service in the mountains. Specializing in late nights and early mornings, we proudly offer the most shuttle time and trip options of any mountain shuttle provider. We’ll get you to the mountains as soon as your flight lands, so you can spend more time skiing, less time waiting around for transportation.
