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Leadville / Ski Cooper Lodging
Cottonwood Snowmobile Tours
719-395-6727
Whether you are looking for a half day snowmobile tour with the family or an exciting full day performance snowmobile tour in Colorado's backcountry, Cottonwood Country Snowmobile Tours is the place for your Colorado experience.

 

Ski Cooper Rental Shop
Base area of Ski Cooper, atop Tennessee Pass, HWY 24 West
719-486-2247

 
Ski Cooper Chicago Ridge
800.707.6114 719.486.3684
The Essence of Skiing.

 
Leadville/Twin Lakes
888-LEADVILLE
Imagine charming, historic mountain towns nestled among the highest peaks in Colorado, surrounded by high alpine forests, pristine streams and glacial lakes. Imagine a rich history as America's bawdiest mining boomtown with infamous characters such as Baby Doe, Horace Tabor and Doc Holliday. Imagine endless outdoor recreation...hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, and more. Imagine all of this, and you'll understand why you should visit Leadville and Twin Lakes.
 
Summit Stage
(970) 668-0999
Connecting Breckenridge with neighboring resorts of Keystone and Copper Mountain as well as the towns of Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon and Leadville.  Runs continually from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM all year. Summit Stage buses depart regularly from the Breckenridge and Frisco Stations, along with many other key locations throughout the county year round.
 
 
SKI COOPER
 
 Ski Cooper, Colorado
 
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SKI COOPER is an exciting and affordable alternative to the hustle and bustle of the big, expensive resorts nearby, such as Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek. You'll find our lift lines are short and our runs are long. No competing for parking, lift tickets, ski rentals, or apres ski, just affordable prices and
a variety of terrain for kids, teens and adults alike.
Ski Cooper is located atop Tennessee Pass 9 miles west of the Historic town of Leadville, CO on Highway 24, only 25-35 minutes from the larger resorts. Ski Cooper is known for abundant and REAL snow, lack of lift lines, affordability and has a diversity of terrain for all. Guests can park within walking distance to the base area with ease ( FREE) & no need to worry about misplacing members of the family and spending the day rounding them up. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the mega resorts and get back to skiing and snowboarding the way is should be, this is the place.

Events
Education Series: Intro to Avalanche Terrain, February 12, Ski Cooper / Chicago Ridge

Senior Day, February 20, March 6, April 3 Ski Cooper / Chicago Ridge in Leadvile

$30 Thursday, March 7, Ski Cooper / Chicago Ridge, Leadville, Colorado

 

CLOSEST COMMUNITIES

 

 

MOUNTAIN INFORMATION
 
Season
Nov. 22-25, 2012 Weekends thru Dec 9, 2012
Open daily for season Dec 14,"12" to April 7, 2013 all ( snow conditions permitting)

Hours - 9am-4pm

2012-13 Lift Tickets
Adult Full Day $46
Child Full Day $26
Adult Half Day $35 Child Half Day $23
Adult two day $81 3 day $122; 4 day $164
Child two day $46; 3 day $69; 4 day $92

Season Passes
2012-2013 Pre-Season Pass Sale
June 1, 2012 - September 29, 2012
Adult (15-59) - $219 - After 10/1 $309
Child(6-14) - $109 - After 10/1 $150
Senior(60-69) - $219 - After 10/1 $226
Senior+(70+) - $135

Family Pass (2 Adult 2 Child) - $772

Children Under 5 - Free

Military Season Passes
(Active and retired Military Personnel only) June 1, 2012 to end of season
Military Adult - $184
Military Child - $89 Purchase online at www.skicooper.com or Ski Cooper business office in Leadville.

How to Get Here and Get Around

Parking
Free parking at the base

Closest Airport
Denver International Airport

Local Transportation
None

  • Distance From Denver - 110 miles from Denver via I-70 and U.S. Highway 91
  • Distance from Co. Springs - 135 miles from Colorado Springs via Highway 24
  • Distance from Albuquerque - 337 miles via HY 285
  • Distance from Phoenix - 752 miles via I-70 East
  • Distance From Salt Lake City - 456 miles via I-70 East.

Great Deal
Learn to Ski Packages begin at $60. Kids full-day packages only $80. Adult rental packages are available for just $15 a day.

FYI
An exciting and affordable alternative to the hustle and bustle of the big, expensive resorts nearby, such as Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail and Beaver Creek, you'll find our lift lines are short and our runs are long. No competing for parking, lift tickets, ski rentals, or apres ski, just affordable prices and a variety of terrain for kids, teens and adults alike.

Big Event
Still working on this, check back.

Apres Spot
The T Bar in the base lodge or any of the local pubs and restaurants in historic old Leadville.

What the locals Know
Secret stashes of some of the best powder skiing and riding in Colorado.

Contact Information
719.486.2277 / 800.707.6114
Fax: 719.486.3685
Snow Report: 719.486.2277
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www.skicooper.com

ADDRESS
Ski Cooper
P.O. Box 896
Leadville, CO 80461

 
Ski Cooper Trail Map
 

Lessons

Ski Cooper offers several options for childrens' lessons designed to get you or your kids to that awesome experience. It's up to you where you want to go. We"ll help you meet your goals, we just want you to enjoy getting there! Check out our Kids programs, Adult programs, Telemark classes, women's clinics, and don't miss the beginning of the big Half Pipe down the line -- our Riding programs. All of Ski Cooper's Ski and Snowboard instructors are Certified Members of the Professional Ski Instructors of American as well as the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Click on link below
www.skicooper.com/ski-snowboard-lessons


Terrain & Mountain Stats
Beginner - 40%
Intermediate - 40%
Advanced/Expert - 20%
Skiable Acres - 400 lift served;
2400 snowcat served.(Chicago Ridge)
Number of Trails - 26
Longest Trail - Trails End - 1.4 miles
Signature Trail - Molly Mayfield
Terrain Parks - 1 terrain park, 7 features
Total Lifts - 3 lifts, 1 magic carpet

Avg Annual Snowfall - 250 inches
Avg Days of Sun per Year - 300 days

Elevation
Peak - 11,700 ft.
Base - 10,500 ft.
Vertical Rise - 1,200 ft

Ski Rentals
Full rental shop at the mountain.
www.skicooper.com/ski-and-snowboard-rental

Mountain Dining
"The T Bar" in the day lodge offers a hearty breakfast and lunch including daily soup specials and freshly baked goodies. At the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse you can dine in a yurt. Reservations at 719.486.1750.

On Mountain Activities
Book a tour with Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours located at Ski Cooper. Full day of untouched powder with excellent guides and lunch on the mountain for $275. Reservations: 719.486.2277 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Now anyone can venture into the vast backcountry of Chicago Ridge and experience the scenic wonders atop the Continental Divide without skis. Our plush Snowcats will take you to an elevation as high as 12,600 feet above sea level on a totally unique two-hour scenic tour. Experience such wonders as the spectacular deep winter views of the two highest peaks in Colorado - Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive - as well as the entire upper Arkansas Valley from the Continental Divide. This is a special adventure - one that will be long remembered. Bring your cameras!

Alternate Day
Cross Country ski or snowshoe out to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse for a gourmet meal served in a yurt. Reservations: (719) 486- 8114 or
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DIRECTIONS & MAP


DIRECTIONS BY AIR
Eagle County Airport, 54 miles via I-70 E to Hwy. 24 or 130 miles from The Denver International Airport, via I-70 W to exit 195, south on Hwy. 91 and Hwy. 24.Local Transportation
 
    Distance From Denver - 110 miles from Denver via I-70 and U.S. Highway 91
    Distance from Co. Springs - 135 miles from Colorado Springs via Highway 24
    Distance from Albuquerque - 337 miles via HY 285
    Distance from Phoenix - 752 miles via I-70 East
    Distance From Salt Lake City - 456 miles via I-70 East.
 
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