Copper Mountain

Community Description
(See community links below for additional information.)

Copper Mountain is located 75 miles west of Denver on Interstate 70. The town is a resort that celebrates the soul of skiing and outdoor living. It redefines the active enthusiast and promotes unforgettable adventures played out in the breath-taking beauty that surrounds the town.

Demographics

• Copper Mountain is located in Summit County.
• The town has a year-round population of 400.
• Summit County has a year-round population of 25,400.

Education

• Copper is part of the Summit School District with six elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.
• The Colorado School of Mines and University of Colorado at Boulder are within 65 miles of Copper.

Local Attractions

• The mountain is well-known for its wide variety of naturally separated terrain.
• The ski area features beginner slopes on the western side of the mountain, intermediate slopes in the center, and expert terrain on the eastern side.
• In recent years, a Renaissance has taken place at Copper; it has transformed from simply a skier's mountain to a complete year-round resort where one can find all the comforts of home, whether ripping 2,601 ft. of vertical snow in February or stalking trout in gold medal waters in August.
• Copper offers its residents year-round sunshine, over 2,600 vertical feet, 125 trails and a winter ski season that lasts more than five months.
• Whether strolling through The Village to shop or watching chocolate being made in the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, residents of all ages appreciate Copper's unique character.
• Simply listen to storytellers who set up camp weekly by the snag tree in The Village, watch a laser light show in the skies above, or try the Tubing Zone, a true favorite for snow play enthusiasts of all ages and you will get a taste of what Copper has to offer.

Climate

• Copper Mountain has an annual average snowfall of 280 inches.

Community Links

HEALTHCARE IN COPPER MOUNTAIN

HOSPITALS
Saint Anthony Summit Medical Center (5 miles)
Vail Valley Medical Center (20 miles)
Saint Vincent General Hospital (24 miles)
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CLINICS
Saint Anthony Copper Mountain Clinic

LIFESTYLE IN COPPER MOUNTAIN

DEMOGRAPHICS
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/08117.html
          
SCHOOLS
http://www.summit.k12.co.us/summit/site/default.asp

EMPLOYERS
List of Local Businesses
Businesses in Summit County
Employment Opportunities in and around Copper Mountain
Job Openings in Copper Mountain
Employment in Summit County

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
http://www.copperresortchamber.com/

TOWN WEBSITE
http://www.coppercolorado.com/index.htm

COUNTY
http://www.co.summit.co.us/

REAL ESTATE – View homes for free before you do a site visit!
Go to Zillow.com to learn about all the homes for sale in Copper Mountain.

LOCAL MEDIA
http://www.summitdaily.com/

TOURIST AND RECREATION WEBSITES
Copper Mountain Activities
Summer Activities
Winter Activites
Rafting in Copper Mountain

TOWNS NEARBY
Frisco (7 miles)
Dillon (12 miles)
Silverthorne (12 miles)
Breckenridge (17 miles)
Vail (21 miles)

AIRPORT
Eagle County Airport (50 miles)
Denver International Airport (102 miles)

TRANSPORTATION
http://www.summitstage.com/

SKIING IN COLORADO, FROM COPPER MOUNTAIN
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Breckenridge (17 miles)
Keystone (18 miles)
Vail (21 miles)