It is with great pride that we invite you to share Leadville’s spectacular scenery with majestic mountains, pristine forests, backcountry trails and abundant natural snow. Our affordable prices top it all off to make Leadville the perfect winter getaway. The history of Leadville is filled with dramatic stories of real people who made, and lost, fortunes in this frontier mountain town spiced with Victorian flavor. People known to all of us — Carnegie, Guggenheim, Susan B. Anthony, the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, Doc Holliday, Oscar Wilde, Horace and Baby Doe Tabor — are just a few of the many who fill Leadville’s past. Rich in gold and silver mining history, Leadville and Lake County are the perfect destination for a unique getaway, relaxing vacation, or relocation. | | Check out summer events here: www.coloradosummerinfo.com/leadvilleCall 888.532.3845 for more information on Leadville events. Senior Days, February 6, 20, March 6, 20, April 3, Ages 55-69 Ski Cooper's Senior Days give all of our fantastic skiing at a discounted lift ticket rate for seniors ages 55+. Seniors 55-60 enjoy the biggest discount at nearly 50% off the typical daily rate! For more information please visit www.skicooper.com/affordable-lift-tickets. $27 Age 70+ $15
$30 Thursdays at Ski Cooper, Every Thursday starting January 10th, get a $30 lift ticket and enjoy drink specials, $5 taco bar abd apetizers along with live music from Katie Rae
Valentines Day Dinner and Dance, February 9, National Mining Hall of Fame Convention Center
10th Mountain Division Day, Feb 15, Ski Cooper's origin goes back to World War II. In 1942, the U.S. Army selected a training site near an isolated railroad stop of Pando, CO.10th Mountain Division, history of 10th Mountain Division, 10th Mountain Division history, 10th Mountain Division veterans Nearby Camp Hale was built as the training site for the ski troopers of the famed 10th Mountain Division. The Army selected the site because of the availability of rail transportation, its rugged mountainous terrain, and a 250-inch average annual snowfall which assured a six-month-long ski training season at the nearby, 11,700-foot-high Ski Cooper.
Miners Masquerade Ball and Wine Tasting, February 16, National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, Wine Tasting & Open House at 4:00 p.m., Dinner Served at 6:00 p.m.
Annual Ice Fishing Derby, February 16-17, Twin Lakes, Come out to watch this winter sportsman's friendly competition and see who can reel in the best and the biggest catch of the day! Prizes are awarded for the largest live fish.
Leadville Loppett, Feb 23-24, Mineral Belt Trail, his 44 km nordic ski race course meanders through rolling forested terrain in CMC's Timberline Trail network and leads racers to the Mineral Belt. From there the skiers climb and descend abandoned rail grades left from Leadville's historic mining era, and return to Colorado Mountain College for the finish. The race is followed by soup and an awards banquet in the new Climax Molybdenum Leadership building at CMC. Racers can choose from 10km, 22km or 44km courses.
Crystal Carnival and Skijoring Events, March 1-3,
Four-wheel-drive Vehicles Tackle the Ski Jumps, March 3, Four-wheel-drive vehicles will tackle the ski jumps on Harrison Avenue, just for fun, after the skijoring events.
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series - Mineral Belt Mayhem, March 2, An 11 mile loop on Leadville's beautiful Mineral Belt Trail at Night! Start and finish on Harrison Ave. during Leadville's Crystal Carnival Weekend.
Annual Ski Cooper Easter Egg Hunt, March 30
Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series - East Side Epic, April 13, A tour of Leadville's historic Mining District Ongoing Events - Summer (Call for more information.)
Museum Tours
Historic Walking Tour
Route of the Silver Kings Driving Tour
Fish Hatchery Tours
Twin Lakes Boat Tours
Hiking, Biking, Fishing and Camping
Antique Shopping
Hopemore Mine Tours Call 888.532.3845 for more information on Leadville events. | | | | 1) Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the continental United States at 10,152 feet above sea level.
2) Lake County is home to Colorado's two highest peaks: Mt. Elbert at 14,433 feet and Mt. Massive at 14,421 feet.
3) Leadville has more museums than any other Colorado town. | | The National Mining Hall of Fame
Explore mining's rich heritage here in Leadville, 719.486.1229.
Ski Cooper
Five lifts serve more than 400 skiable acres, with ski school, day care, rentals and nordic center. 800.707.6114 or www.skicooper.com.
The Mineral Belt Trail
Great for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Call 888.532.3845 for more information.
Snowmobile Trail and Guided Tours
We can help you find the right trail, guide or rental company. Call 888.532.3845 for more information.
Cross Country and Snowshoe Trails
Lake County has miles of scenic snowshoe and cross country ski trails. Call 888.532.3845.
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