mountain safety

copper mountain winter trail map

Warning
Under Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to
Operating on National Forest
Land, under permit from the
person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers
Forest Service, USDA and risks of skiing and may not recover from any ski area operator
for any injury resulting from any of the inherent dangers and
risks of skiing, including: Changing weather conditions; existing
SEE INSET and changing snow conditions; bare spots; rocks; stumps; trees;
collisions with natural objects, man-made objects, or other skiers;
variations in terrain; and the failure of skiers to ski within their
own abilities.
SEE INSET The Ski Safety Act includes cliffs, extreme terrain, jumps and
freestyle terrain as inherent dangers and risks of the sport.
Snowcats, snowmobiles, snowmaking and other equipment and
vehicles may be encountered at any time.
Caution: Deep snow or tree wells can expose you to the risk of
snow immersion injuries or fatalities. Educate yourself on how to
reduce the risks and ALWAYS SKI OR RIDE WITH A PARTNER. For

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further information visit www.treewelldeepsnowsafety.com
Be alert for wildlife.
It’s Your Responsibility: Skier safety is everyone’s responsibility.
At this resort you may see people using alpine, snowboard,
telemark, cross country or other specialized equipment, such as
that used by disabled skiers. Regardless of how you choose to
Naturally Divided Terrain enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware
At Copper, naturally divided terrain actually separates that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and
skiers and snowboarders by their ability levels. This personal awareness can help reduce. For instance, helmets may
award-winning trail system is part of the reason Copper make a difference in reducing or preventing some injuries. Like
is considered Summit County's favorite ski resort. all equipment, make sure you have the proper fit and that it is
in proper working order. Whether you wear a helmet or not,
always ski responsibly and within your abilities, observe the code
below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great
experience. This partial list is endorsed by the National Ski Areas
Association, National Ski Patrol, Professional Ski Instructors of
America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors.
Your Responsibility Code:
1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other
people or objects.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your
responsibility to avoid them.
3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible
from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill
and yield to others.
5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails
and out of closed areas.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability
to load, ride and unload safely.
• Colorado law prohibits riding the lifts or skiing while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Colorado law requires that you give your name and current
address to a ski area employee before you leave the vicinity if
you are involved in a collision resulting in injury.
• Witnesses are encouraged to contact a ski area employee.
• It is forbidden to ski or enter any trail or area that has been
closed by a rope or is marked with a “CLOSED” sign. Violator’s
pass may be revoked for the season.
This map is an artistic representation and does not accurately reflect the contours

• Lands adjacent to Copper Mountain Resort are owned and

operated by the United States Forest Service. Do not enter this
or dimensions of the resort or its specific areas. Source image © GeoEye, Inc.

land except for Copper Mountain’s one USFS access point as

labeled on the map.
Backcountry Warning: The ski area assumes no responsibility
for skiers or riders going beyond the ski area boundary.
Areas beyond the boundary are not patrolled or maintained.
Avalanches, unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards
may exist. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, will be costly
and may take time. For current local weather and avalanche
conditions, contact the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
hotline sponsored by the Summit County Rescue Group at
970-668-0600. BE ADVISED. BE SAFE.
High Altitude Precautions
• Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat - even on cloudy days.
• Wear proper clothing to protect against frostbite.
• Keep hydrated, drink plenty of fluids.
Ski Patrol • If you develop symptoms (headache, nausea or shortness of
breath), seek medical help.
The members and avalanche dogs of the Ski Patrol welcome you
to Copper. Look for Ski Patrol in black jackets and yellow vests with Know Your Limit
crosses. Please feel free to ask any patroller or other mountain • Fast and/or reckless skiing and/or riding can result in injury to
personnel for information or assistance. you or others, and may result in the loss of your ticket.
• Slow down in designated areas marked “SLOW” and go
If someone is injured or in a collision: no faster than the general flow of traffic.
Cross skis uphill from the incident and send someone to report the location, • Do not enter closed trails by going through the trees. It is your
type of injury and description of the injured skier. Call SKI PATROL by cell responsibility to know which trails are open. Share the slopes!
phone at 970-968-2882 ext. 66111 or by in-house phone at ext. 66111. Avoid all Obstacles
Padding, fencing and other markings are intended to alert you to
certain hazards, not to protect you from injury.

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Lifts | Quantity Restrooms High Alpine Adventure Terrain
Rarely groomed and is designated
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unmarked obstacles.
High-Speed Quad Chairlift |4 Easiest way down
from a given location E X Extreme Terrain
Triple Chairlift |5 Contains cliffs, very steep (50 degree
Slow Zones or greater pitch) slopes, as well as
Double Chairlift |5 rocks and other hazards. Skiing or
Slow & Family Zones snowboarding extreme terrain is
Surface Lift |2 for EXPERTS ONLY.
Cross Country Skiing
Conveyor Lift |4 Freestyle Terrain
Ski & Ride School Features include but are not limited to,
Guest Services / Information jumps, jibs, rails, fun boxes, snowcross,
FREE Snowcat Access quarterpipes, halfpipes, superpipes and
Public Race Arena (NASTAR) all other constructed and natural fea-
Ski Area Boundary tures. The following terrain site features
Tubing Hill will be posted at Terrain Park entrances:
Forest Supervisor's Closure
First Aid S Smaller Features
Closed
Parking M Medium Features Free Snowcat Access
Terrain Zones L Larger Features
Free Tucker Mountain Snowcat Access is as
Bus Stop close to a backcountry experience as you’ll
Easiest Terrain find inside any resort. Access Tucker Mountain
Picnic Table Warning: Don’t stop or stand where by hiking the West Ridge of Copper Bowl, or
Intermediate Terrain you are not visible from above. by taking a FREE ride in a Tucker Mountain
Snowcat. Cats run from 10am to 1:30pm
Cafeteria / Restaurant / BBQ
Expert Terrain Look before you leap. Forest Supervisor’s Closure daily. Cat operations, terrain openings and
Easy style it. The purpose of the Forest Supervisor’s closure is to conditions may vary and are subject to
Traverse Routes
Expert Only mitigate potential effects to Canada Lynx habitat. change. Tucker Mountain closes at 2pm.
Respect gets respect.
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www.coppercolorado.com for more information. Race your best friend or compare yourself to the U.S. Ski Team
• For details, visit coppercolorado.com/environment Public Race Arena and NASTAR | Daily 11-3pm
• ECOLOGIC Copper Vacations | 800-525-3887 Visit www.coppercolorado.com
environmental charter Kids’ Ski & Ride School.
• Copper supports the sustainable slopes 800-5-COPPER The Schoolhouse
Carbonate Property Management
• Copper recycles
• Copper funds local forest Conservation
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• Copper is 100% wind-powered After hours | 970-968-2882
Copper Resort Lodging | 888-395-0048 location or call 4INFO from any house phone. SUMMER CAMPS 2009
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4 Bowls Located at the base of the American Flyer lift.
First Aid / Ski Patrol Youth Lessons tation tours. Sign up at the Adventure Desk for free daily tours.
2,465 Skiable Acres knowledge about Copper Mountain with you on one of our orien-
Over 125 Trails Center Village, Copper One Lodge. personal time and group dynamics. Let a Copper Mountain Resort Ambassador share their passion and
Mountain Stats Copper real estate office | 888-426-9542 experts at managing your skill development needs, On Mountain Tours | FREE
while advancing individual abilities. Our instructors are
In-room delivery service. Sign up at the Adventure Desk for free daily tours.
Connect with the mountain with your family and friends
Copper a la Carte you through a winter snowshoe adventure.
or call ext. 4LOST from any house phone. Family and Friends Private Lessons Let a Copper Mountain Resort Ambassador lead
Adventure Center in The Village at Copper Conference Facilities located in Copper One Lodge.
tent located at the top of Kokomo Lift.
Redfeather Snowshoe Tours | FREE
Located at Guest Services in the Mountain Conference Center
that will help you connect with the mountain. Visit our dog sledding and more!
Lost & Found In the Mountain Plaza building, The Village at Copper. Take one run with our instructors for FREE ski and ride tips snowmobiling, scenic sleigh rides, dinner sleigh rides,
Child Care Free Tips ext. 45FUN to book your next mountain adventure including
tubing and to request general resort information. Guest Services in The Village at Copper or call 970-968-2882
Conference Center in the Copper One Lodge. high-end learning experience (intermediate and up only). Stop by the Adventure Desk located at
Creek) for lessons, lift tickets, season passes, activities, copying, stamps and a great deal more. Located in the
location (Copper Station, The Village at Copper, Union
Share a quad chair with your entire class in a faster pace, WINT R
Visit any Guest Services
Wireless Internet, computer access, faxing, printing,
Business Center
Express Group (3 Student Maximum) L A U NEC 08-09 The Village at Copper
Guest Services Free Your Mountain HING
to refresh yourself before or after a great day on the hill. Call 4INFO or visit any Guest Services location.
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room, steam rooms, saunas and facial and massage services just a sense of adventure! Reservations recommended.
Use Copper’s indoor pool, cardiovascular equipment, weight Progression = Freedom Tubing
Tubing is great for kids. No skill or equipment required,
Athletic Club | 970-968-3025 Confidence and Coca-Cola Tubing Hill
Located in the Passage Point building, The Village at Copper. Knowledge, East Village
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High Altitude Precaution: Wear sunscreen, sunglasses East Village Tucker’s Tavern | 970-968-2033
and a hat – even on cloudy days. Pizza, steaks, burgers and kids’ arcade j
Camp Hale Coffee® | 970-968-2318 ext. 45625
Zizzo Ski bar | 970-968-2222
Double Diamond Restaurant | 970-968-2880 Full menu and nightclub offering après and late night fun.
East Village Award-winning baby back ribs, steaks and homemade pizza.
Christy Sports | 970-968-2086 JJ’s Rocky Mountain Tavern™ | 970-968-3062 Union Creek
Pizza and sandwiches for lunch and fish and steaks for dinner. Camp Hale Coffee® | 970-968-2318 ext. 45625
Copper Mtn Sports | 970-968-2318 ext. 4INFO
Grand Hall | 970-968-2318 ext. 20202 Union Creek Food Court
Market-style lunch with pasta and wraps. 970-968-2318 ext. 54701
The Village at Copper Market style lunch selections, including a “Kids’ Only” station.
Copper Clothing Co. | 970-968-2318 ext. 45875 The Village at Copper
Fix-It Tune Shop | 970-968-2318 ext. 45614 Alpinista Italian Bistro | 970-968-1144 On Mountain
Breakfast and hearty Italian meals made fresh. Full bar. Camp Hale Coffee® | 970-968-2318 ext. 45625
Gear Check | 970-968-2318 ext. 45614 C.B. Grille | 970-968-3113 Flyers Shack | 970-968-2318 ext. 59101
Gear to Go | 970-968-2318 ext. 45615 Fine dining. Colorado cuisine with wild game and steaks. Weekend BBQs, specialty soups and chili.
Gravitee | 970-968-0171 Camp Hale Coffee® | 970-968-2318 ext. 45625 Solitude Grill | 970-968-2318 ext. 59301
Chubs | 970-262-CHUB (2482) Home cooking, Cajun, pizza and burgers.
Kokomo | 970-968-2327 Crêpes, sandwiches, salads, soup, ice cream and hot drinks. j T-Rex Grill | 970-968-2318 ext. 88534
Left Lane Rentals | 970-968-2318 ext. 83068 copper red hots | 970-968-2318 ext. 59401 Great burgers and Coors Big Cans outside on the snow beach.
McCoy’s Mtn Market | 970-968-2182 Hot dogs, brats, New York style fries and beer. j
Wheeler Flats
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Endo’s Adrenaline Café® | 970-968-3070
free your mountain
Metals Rock Jewelry | 970-968-2574 Nachos, Angus burgers, great sandwiches and a full bar. j Conoco | 970-968-2318 ext. 83476
Mtn Adventure Center (MAC) Imperial Palace | 970-968-6688 Quiznos | 970-968-2318 ext. 83474
970-968-2318 ext. 45621 Asian cuisine with all-you-can-eat buffet in a family atmosphere. j
Starbucks | 970-968-2318 ext. 83471 2008-09
Mtn Beach | 970-968-2318 ext. 44144 Incline Bar & Grill | 970-968-0200
On the edge | 970-968-2458 Barbecue specialties, steaks, seafood, salads and sandwiches.
Copper PM Kids’ Night Out Free Cat Skiing
Peak Sports | 970-968-2372
Jack’s Slope side Grill | 970-968-2318 ext. 45720 Endo’s Après daily, entertainment on Saturdays. FREE evening childcare program | 970-968-2318 ext. 38101 tucker mountain snowcat
Hearty breakfast, market-style lunch. j ®

Rockin’ R Ranch | 970-968-6460 Jill’s Umbrella Bar® | 970-968-2318 ext. 47100 Jack’s bar Après entertainment. Copper Free Ride Beeline Advantage®
On the Conference Center deck. Great atmosphere and drinks. Jill’s Party to DJs on sunny weekends. FREE shuttle to your room or favorite après spot preferred access, SHORTEST LINES
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ®

970-968-2354 Pizza Carlo | 970-968-3112 JJ’s Rocky Mountain Tavern™ Kids in the Kitchen
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Home of legendary après entertainment. kids learn the art of making pizza (Pizza Carlo) Relax Start Lessons
970-968-2008 Salsa Mountain Cantina | 970-968-6300 Pizza Carlo Daily specials après. your choice, 10am or 11am, same lesson
Authentic Mexican and southwestern cuisine. j
Storm King Lounge
En Fuego
Snowbridge Square Liquors | 970-968-2623 Starbucks | 970-968-2318 ext. 83306 torchlight parade, entertainment, bonfire and fireworks Express Groups
Sushi, martinis and Thursday Night Poker.
SureFoot | 970-968-1728 Storm King Lounge | 970-968-2318 ext. 44152
Sushi, bar, poker, darts and pool tables.
Zizzo Ski Bar Nightclub and two-level lounge. Copper Pit Crew faster paced learning for intermediates and up
Tucker’s Trading Post | 970-968-2033 hit the road with a clean windshield (select days)
Woodward at Copper Cage
Enjoy Coors drink specials everyday. Coca-Cola Tubing Hill
970-968-2318 ext. 83096 Copper Resort Lodging Reservations gravity powered, lift served, snow tubing excitement
888-395-0048 Recommended
Union Creek Group Sales Ski & Ride School Naturally Divided Terrain
(lodging parties of 25 or more) 866-416-9875 separates skiers and snowboarders by ability
Copper Mtn Sports | 970-968-2318 ext. 4INFO 866-236-4386
Rentals
Conference Sales 866-416-9876 Noon Groomer/Groomed Runs
Want to learn more about the local scene, the latest www.coppermeetings.com check daily grooming report for groomed runs
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Visit Left Lane Rentals for the latest and greatest equip- 970-968-2318 ext. 30522 970-968-2318 ext. 45FUN
ment demos, tech advice and more. Winter 2008-09
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