Breckenridge & Keystone Ski, Copper resorts- Info, Upgrades, Tips for this upcoming season for 2023-2024
2023-24 Breckenridge Ski Resort Winter Tip Sheet
Breckenridge– My first day I started at Breckenridge and rented skis from Breck Sports. I got up on the mountain on a beautiful sunny day and took some warmup blue runs while the resort was pretty quiet. Breckenridge is beautiful and has a wide variety of blues with a mixture of some blacks and then the back bowl of double black runs. My favorite runs came off the Freedom, Independence, Peak 8 and Mercury & Falcon (Cimarron groomed black diamond was my top pick) while all were high speed chairs. https://www.breckenridge.com/
Restaurant at the Top of Peak 8 for lunch
Breckenridge Ski Resort, affectionately known as ‘Breck’ to locals and visitors alike, is one of the most popular resorts in the country, serving up big mountain views and high alpine terrain paired with vintage cool ski town charm. From its Five Peaks to Main Street, the entire town of Breck is practically ski-in, ski-out. Where else in the world can you ski from the top of North America’s highest chairlift and directly into town for après!? The answer: Nowhere!
Peak 8 Evolution and New Five SuperChair
Just like Taylor Swift, the Peak 8 base area continues to reinvent itself. On the heels of installing the newly upgraded Rip’s Ride in 2022, the evolution of the resort’s most popular base area continues for the 2023/24 winter season with a new, dedicated learning area plus the upgrade of 5-Chair to a new, high-speed quad – the Five SuperChair. With this lift upgrade, all four chairlifts that service Peak 8 are now high-speed to assist with improved flow and circulation out of the heart of the resort, providing faster and easier access to the resort’s Five Peaks.
The new Five SuperChair serves as a primary portal lift for skiers and riders out of Peak 8, and with its upgrade, Peak 8 will offer a clear path to progression across its lifts, with Rip’s Ride area servicing learning and beginner terrain, Five SuperChair servicing beginner and intermediate terrain, and the Colorado and Rocky Mountain SuperChairs servicing intermediate and advanced terrain.
The upgraded lift will also service the resort’s popular alpine slide during summer operations.
Pioneer Crossing: Pioneering a Plastic-Free Dining Experience this Winter
As a part of our company’s larger effort to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, and in preparation to support the Town of Breckenridge and and our community to eliminate the sale of single-use plastic water bottles beginning July 2024, this winter the resort is piloting a program to go plastic-free at our Pioneer Crossing on-mountain dining location on Peak 7.
Skiers and riders visiting us at Pioneer Crossing will find reusable products like fountain drink tumblers, durable plateware and flatware, as well as aluminum products to replace beverages that were formerly sold in single- use plastic bottles. Come be part of our commitment to zero and visit Pioneer Crossing for south-of-the-border fare, amazing views and a plastic-free dining experience!
Five Peaks of Mountain Adventure
Breck is big. Like Five (mountain) Peaks and nearly 3,000 acres big. Most resorts just have one mountain but Breck is part of an entire mountain range, comprised of Peaks 6 through 10 spanning north to south within Colorado’s distinct Ten Mile Range (Fun Fact: the northern-most peak in the Ten Mile Range starts with Peak 1 in Frisco and spans through the ski resort
to the southern-most peak, Quandary, which is one of Colorado’s famous 14ers). In winter, Breck’s Five Peaks are home to more than 180 trails for skiing and riding, and some of the most accessible high alpine terrain in the country.
Peak 6: In 2013, Breck’s signature Five Peaks came to life with the opening of Peak 6, one of the most notable terrain expansions in the past decade. The gateway to the high alpine at Breck, Peak 6 is where experienced skiers and riders can go to get their first taste of the resort’s high alpine on trails like Bliss and Reverie, and where experts can take on heart-pounding, no-fall-zones in the Six Senses.
Peak 7: Below treeline, Peak 7 is an intermediate’s paradise with rolling groomed terrain serviced by the Independence and Freedom SuperChairs. Take it up notch and above treeline with the Tbar and Imperial Express and find Peak 7 heaven in the high alpine, with steep and expansive bowl skiing.
Peak 8: The heart of the resort! From starting small to going big, Peak 8 has it all, including the highest chairlift on the continent, the Imperial SuperChair. At the end of the day, ski and ride directly into town via the 4 O’Clock trail.
Peak 9: One of the best places to learn to ski and ride! The lower half of Peak 9 offers mellow learning terrain and family-friendly zones, while the upper half offers wide-open intermediate terrain that fosters progression. As the closest base area to downtown Breck, start your day and end your day right in town.
Peak 10: Accessed by the 6-passenger Falcon SuperChair, Peak 10 is a hub of advanced trails from smooth groomers to moguls, glades and rugged natural terrain. If you’ve conquered the intermediate terrain of Peaks 7 and 9, this is the next area of the mountain to explore.
Mountain to Main Street
It’s impossible to miss Breck’s massive Five Peaks cutting into the skyline, serving as the scenic backdrop as you make your way into the historic Town of Breck. The connection between mountain and town is ever-present, from the abundance of walk-to-lift accommodations, the BreckConnect Gondola and ski-to-town trails. It’s like the entire town of Breck is practically ski-in, ski-out. So, when you’re ready to end your day on the mountain and head to après, the hotel or your car, the best way to get there is to ski or ride. If you’re heading to the south side of town, then follow any of the
trails that lead back to the Peak 9 base area; to head to the center of town and Main Street, utilize the 4 O’Clock trails that bring you directly to Park Avenue across from the Riverwalk Center; or take the Gondola Ski Back trail for access to the South Gondola, North Gondola and Gold Rush parking areas, plus easy access to the Breckenridge Transit Station and the north-side of Main Street. In addition, with a pedestrian-friendly downtown and robust free in-town transportation system (Breck FreeRide) there is truly no need for a car when you visit Breck.
Terrain with Altitude: Discover Breck’s High Alpine Pioneered by locals and skied by legends, the High Alpine is Breck’s untamed wilderness. Towering above town, approximately 40% of Breck’s terrain is above treeline, spanning across multiple peaks and expansive bowls. Ride the Imperial Express, North America’s highest chairlift, and feel your heart racing and adrenaline pumping as the views and
the altitude literally take your breath away. Drop into Imperial Bowl or Whale's Tail or follow the boot pack with a quick hike to nearly 13,000 feet above sea-level to the famed Lake Chutes. At the center of the High Alpine action, Peak 7features vast and expansive bowl terrain accessed off Imperial or by the T-Bar lift – practically a rite of passage at Breck.
Since 2013, Peak 6 is where advanced-intermediates can get their first taste of High Alpine adventure while experts can hike to Beyond Bowl, Serenity Bowl and The Six Senses where wide-open expanses, cliffs and technical chutes await. If all this has you in a High Alpine state of mind, take your skills to new heights above tree-line with the Breck Guides
programs, and get a whole new perspective on the best terrain and hidden powder stashes so you can experience the mountain like the locals and legends.
May the Skiing and Riding Continue (See what we did there?)
Spring skiing is one of the best times of the year at Breck with plans to operate through May or as long as the snow lasts. as weather and conditions permit. Thanks to a base elevation of 9,600 feet above sea-level, including the highest chairlift in North America – the Imperial Express – Breck is often blessed with plentiful snowfall, excellent spring snow conditions, and one of the longest-running ski seasons of any major resort in the country. Beginning in late April, intermediate-, advanced- and expert-level skiers and riders can celebrate spring and get on the snow long after many resorts have closed for the season, with access to signature high alpine terrain throughout May across Peaks 6, 7 and 8.
Warmer weather, long sunny days, goggle tans and the occasional spring powder day – what's not to love?! (Heads up! There is no beginner terrain available during the last spring operations.)
Breckenridge Ski Resort Fast Facts
Elevation
Base Elevation: 9,600 ft.
Summit Elevation: 12,998 ft.
Vertical Rise: 3,398 ft.
Snow
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 355 inches
Acres of Snowmaking: 617 acres
Acreage
Total Skiable Acres: 2,908 acres
Trail Classification
34% Expert
24% Advanced
31% Intermediate
11% Beginner
Conventional Trails: 187
Bowls: 1,061 acres
Lifts (35 total):
1 Gondola, 8-passenger
5 high-speed 6-passenger SuperChairs
8 high-speed quad chairs
1 fixed-grip quad
1 triple lift
4 double lifts
4 Surface Lifts
11 Conveyor/Carpets
Fun Facts
· 1961 – The resort first opened on Dec. 16, 1961.
· 35 – the number of total chairlifts on the mountain now with the addition of the brand-new, Freedom
SuperChair on Peak 7.
· 5 – the number of peaks that make up Breckenridge Ski Resort. Breck’s Five Peaks experience spans across the Ten Mile Range and includes Peaks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
· 12,840 – the number of feet in elevation you reach when riding the highest chairlift in North America, the Imperial Express.
· 40 – the percentage of Breck's skiable terrain that is above treeline – Hello, High Alpine!
Getting Here Breckenridge sits two hours west of Denver International Airport (DEN) and 2.5 hours northwest of the Colorado Springs
Airport (COS). From Denver, visitors drive 98 miles (159 km) west via I-70, then take exit 203 (Highway 9) south nine miles to Breckenridge. From Colorado Springs, visitors drive 110 miles (178 km) west through South Park and over Hoosier Pass, or via I-25 to C-470 to I-70.
Stay Connected with Breckenridge Ski Resort: Visit Breckenridge.com for terrain updates, snow reports, lodging deals, event details and the lowest priced lift tickets guaranteed. Stay connected socially at Facebook.com/Breckenridge and follow @Breckenridgemtn on Instagram and Twitter, and #Breck on all channels.
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE MOUNTAINS
Keystone– I enjoyed Keystone the most of the three resorts but it was a close call. It had the most vertical long runs with a variety of black and blue groomed, runs, trees, skiing, and something for everybody. You can start off on the first mountain with the gondola or if you want to bypass any line, you can walk up to the summit lift to start your day. Head down Frenchman ski run and you can take Montezuma Express back up for some nice runs. You can then head to the second mountain via another gondola or ski down to Santiago. The groomed black diamond spitfire run may have been my favorite on the mountain. From there you can head over to the outback express and take some blue runs or head to the new Bergman bowl and lift for harder options. That area was only accessible by a snow cat in the past, so they put a lift in now, so it opens much more terrain for people. It’s wide-open with no trees, and mostly more difficult runs. For years the high alpine bowls at Keystone have loomed above the lifts, accessible only to those willing to hike to the top. This year, that changes. Bergman Express, Keystone’s brand-new high-speed six-passenger chairlift, unlocks the sweeping faces and glades of Bergman Bowl, more than 550 acres of above-tree line terrain for intermediates and experts alike. https://www.keystoneresort.com/
Keystone is a winter wonderland with more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain across three peaks and five bowls. From night skiing, snow tubing and the World’s Largest Mountaintop Snow Fort, to ice skating, sleigh rides and more, there is tons of fun to be had from sunup to sundown, on the slopes and off. With the Kids Ski Free program, kids 12 and younger can ski and ride for free every day, all season long with just two or more nights of lodging booked through the resort. Convenient touches like free parking and complimentary red wagons for carrying gear and excited kiddos make
getting to the slopes of one of Denver’s closest ski resorts even easier. Plus, skiers and riders can start their winter early at Keystone with the resort slated to open as early as possible in October.
KICK OFF WINTER AT KEYSTONE
Dust off those skis and snowboards and get ready to hit the slopes in October! Thanks to a state-of-the-art automated snowmaking system that covers the resort’s early season terrain, like the Schoolmarm Family Ski Trail, Keystone aims to open as early as possible in October to kick off the winter season. With snowgun technology that can sense temperature and humidity, the resort is able to efficiently take advantage of early season weather windows and crank out snow at every opportunity to open more terrain at a faster rate. With Keystone kicking off the season in October and Breck
closing the season out in May, these Epic Pass resorts provide an endless winter of fun and adventure with one of the longest combined ski seasons in the country.
BERGMAN BOWL UNLOCKED: ADVENTURE TO NEW HEIGHTS THIS WINTER
Get ready to adventure further to new heights at Keystone with the new high-speed 6-passenger Bergman Express lift
set to debut in winter 2023/24! Rise high above the trees more than 12,000 feet above sea-level, where 360 views of surrounding mountain ranges greet you and wide-open bowls and gladed terrain await in Bergman and Erickson Bowls. While this terrain has previously been open for hike-to skiing and riding access, much of Keystone’s hike-to bowl terrain
has largely gone under-utilized at the resort. For the first time ever this winter, both Bergman and Erickson Bowls will be accessible by lift, opening up this diverse terrain to a variety of skill levels. The new lift will allow guests to lap the mellow, dreamy high alpine terrain of Bergman Bowl, as well as access the more advanced steeps of Erickson Bowl that connect back to the Outback Express and Wayback lifts. For those guests still looking to earn their turns and reach more untouched areas of the resort, 1,300+ acres of hike-to terrain will still be available in The Windows, North Bowl, South
Bowl and Independence Bowl for expert skiers and riders. To learn more about the Bergman Bowl project, visit KeystoneResort.com.
OFF-THE-GRID: NEW SUSTAINABLE PATROL HUT
In the spirit of Bergman Bowl’s remote and rugged terrain, Keystone has built a fully off-the-grid and sustainable patrol hut designed to operate in the secluded high-alpine. The Bergman Bowl patrol hut is located just off the top of the new Bergman Express lift and is made from 100% Beetle Kill Pine Wood. The hut will be heated with an interior pellet stove and run fully off of solar power. This off-the-grid patrol hut is just one of Keystone’s many sustainability efforts to help achieve Vail Resort’s Commitment to Zero – a goal to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
REFUEL AT TIMBER RIDGE LODGE WITH NEW INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING
Rest and refuel at the newly expanded Timber Ridge Lodge on North Peak in between laps on the brand-new Bergman Express Lift this winter season! In preparation for the new lift and new lift-accessed terrain, Keystone’s largest on- mountain restaurant and lodge underwent a 6,000 square-foot expansion last year, including additional indoor seating and outdoor deck seating. Skiers and riders can enjoy beautiful, 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks on the wrap-
*Updated October 2019
around deck and warm up with a hearty bite to eat before hitting another lap in Bergman Bowl and beyond. New this winter, Timber Ridge will feature a Taqueria Station and signature Pork Green Chile Tacos, plus additional options including chicken, beef and mushroom tacos, loaded nachos, and chips and queso. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to flash your pass and take advantage of Epic Mountain Rewards, which includes 20% off all on-mountain dining.
KIDS SKI FREE MAKES KEYSTONE THE PLACE TO BE
Easy on the wallet, easy on the rules, easy to get on the mountain! Keystone’s long-standing Kids Ski Free program has been providing kids with free lift tickets since 2012. Kids 12 and younger ski for free at Keystone with no blackout dates when families book just two or more nights through Keystone Resort. Lodging accommodation options span from affordable hotel rooms to family-sized condominiums. Book your lodging through KeystoneResort.com for all of the details!
3 MOUNTAINS OF FUN
Keystone resort is home to three distinct mountain peaks – Dercum Mountain, North Peak, and The Outback, with a font-to-back progression and layout. For beginners or those warming up their legs, Dercum Mountain is a natural first stop that offers a variety of learning, beginner and intermediate terrain, the majority of which is groomed on a nightly basis. Plus, first-timers can take in big mountain views, with dedicated learning areas located at the of Dercum and accessed by the River Run Gondola, plus enjoy Keystone’s Family Ski Trail, Schoolmarm, a beginner-rated run that just
happens to be the longest trail on the mountain! When you’re ready to take things up a notch, make your way back to North Peak with never-ending groomers, long rides and bump runs that are sure to get your legs burning. The Outback, Keystone’s tallest and furthest peak, is for those looking for more natural and rugged terrain – adventure awaits in the Outback with tight tree runs, rocky drop-offs and more! For our most extreme guests, Keystone offers over 1,000 acres
of hike-to bowl terrain. The Independence, North and South Bowls offer access to exclusive laps of secret stashes and tree runs. The only way to access these secluded areas of the mountain is by hiking. No matter your skill level, fun can be found everywhere at Keystone.
ICE SKATING, SNOW TUBING, AND SLEIGH RIDES, OH MY!
Keystone offers a whole bunch of ways to play in the snow, aside from just skiing and snowboarding. High atop Dercum Mountain, a wonderous place known as Adventure Point offers up to eight lanes of high-speed snow tubing action. In the valley below, go dashing through the snow aboard one of our scenic horse-drawn sleighs to an original Keystone homestead where hot cider awaits. Take a spin or practice your best triple axel while ice skating across the scenic 5-acre Keystone Lake. And, find a haven for outdoor recreation at the Keystone Nordic Center with 10 miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. No matter what kind of adventure is in store, Keystone is sure to
have you feeling like a kid in a winter wonderland!
UPGRADING OUR VILLAGE: KINDRED RESORT, A ROCKRESORT
Right next to the River Run Gondola will be the new home to Keystone's premier luxury development Kindred Resort. Kindred is one of the most exciting slopeside real estate projects in the ski industry right now and will feature ski-in, ski- out residences along with a Rock Resorts-branded hotel. This upscale resort will include valet parking, valet ski storage, 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, as well as resort retail and rental shop. The family-friendly Kindred Resort will also be the new home for Keystone Ski & Ride School and will have an exclusive pool and hot tub facility with unobstructed ski area views. Plus, an innovative public art program with new exterior sculptures and artwork proposed to enhance the mountain plaza. Upon completion in 2025, Kindred Resort will further position Keystone as one of North America’s great
ski and summer resort destinations.
KEYSTONE FAST FACTS
ELEVATION
Base Elevation: 9,280 ft.
Summit Elevation: 12,408 ft.
*Updated October 2019
Vertical Rise: 3,128 ft.
SNOW
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 235 inches
Acres of Snowmaking: 662 acres
ACREAGE
Total Skiable Acres: 3,149 acres
TRAIL CLASSIFICATION
49% Advanced
39% Intermediate
12% Beginner
Conventional Trails: 130
LIFTS (21 TOTAL):
2 Gondolas
4 high-speed 6-passenger chairs
3 high-speed quad chairs
1 fixed-grip Quad
1 triple lift
2 double lifts
7 magic carpet surface lifts
1 tubing hill surface lift
FUN FACTS:
2 – free, walk-to-the-lifts parking lots at River Run and Mountain House East, making your trip to the slopes that much easier
3 – reserved rows of close-in parking area specifically set aside for families to easily access the mountain in River Run Village
3.5 – the length in miles of Keystone’s longest run on the mountain, the beginner trail, Schoolmarm.
5 – vast bowls available for a truly amazing ski/ride vacation: Independence Bowl, Bergman Bowl, Erickson Bowl, North Bowl and South Bowl
53 – the number of automated, energy-efficient snowmaking guns that were upgraded in 2019 across
Keystone’s early season terrain, helping us to be one of the first resorts to open in the country every season! In total, 662 acres of terrain are fixed with snowmaking capabilities at Keystone.
150 – the approximate number of red wagons available for easier transport of gear to and from the slopes
LOCATION:
90 – miles Keystone Resort is located from Denver International Airport (DIA), making it one of the closest all- inclusive ski resorts to the largest airport in Colorado.
STAY CONNECTED: Visit KeystoneResort.com for terrain updates, snow reports, lodging deals, event details and the lowest priced lift tickets guaranteed. Stay connected socially at Facebook.com/Keystone and follow @Keystonemtn on
Twitter and @Keystone_Resort on Instagram.
Get ready to adventure further to new heights at Keystone with the new Bergman Express lift set to debut in winter 2023/24! Rise high above the trees where snow-much-fun awaits and the views are just the icing on the cake. Hoot and holler as you zig-zag through glades or make wide-open bowl turns that are oh-so-sweet. Make your mark on our mountain playground, and for the first time ever at Keystone, get a lift to more than 550 acres of fun above the trees in Bergman and Erickson Bowls.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 new, high-speed 6-passenger chair – Bergman Express
555 new acres of lift-served terrain across Bergman and Erickson Bowls
16 new trails
BERGMAN BOWL GETS A LIFT: ADVENTURE FURTHER TO NEW HEIGHTS THIS WINTER
Construction is underway to bring lift-served access to more than 550 acres of terrain in Bergman and Erickson Bowls for the 2023/24 winter season. As a part of this project, the resort is building a new high-speed 6-passenger chairlift in Bergman Bowl, as well as new trails and snowmaking. While Bergman and Erickson Bowls have previously been open for
hike-to skiing and riding access at the resort, much of Keystone’s hike-to bowl terrain has largely gone under-utilized. For the first time ever this winter, both Bergman and Erickson Bowls will be accessible by lift to a variety of skiers and riders at the resort, with mellow and welcoming high alpine terrain. The new lift will allow guests to easily lap terrain in Bergman Bowl, as well as access more advanced terrain in Erickson Bowl that will connect back to the Outback Express and Wayback lifts. For those guests still looking to earn their turns and reach more untouched areas of the resort, 1,300+ acres of hike-to terrain will still be available in The Windows, North Bowl, South Bowl and Independence Bowl for
expert skiers and riders.
NEW TRAILS, NEW TRAIL NAMES
In total, 16 trails will officially grace the slopes of Keystone’s high alpine terrain as a part of the Bergman Bowl project, with 13 of those trails sitting in Bergman Bowl and 3 of them in Erickson Bowl. While one familiar trail and trail name, Jane’s Journey, will remain a staple of the area in honor of Keystone’s founder, Jane Bergman, the remaining 15 new trails will debut with new trail names to match. Living up to the adventurous spirit of Keystone’s high alpine terrain, the new trail names were chosen based on surrounding iconic peaks that can be seen from the top of Bergman and Erickson Bowls. These names include mountains from the Front Range, Ten Mile range, and more, providing not only a lesson in
geography but inspiration to continue to reach new heights.
Bergman Bowl trail names: Jane’s Journey, Miners, Quandary, Ten Mile, Thorne, Ute, Buffalo, Ptarmigan, Red, Torreys, Grays, Wichita, Uneva Erikson Bowl Trail Names: Tenderfoot, Nuchu, Silverheels
THE LEGENDARY JAMES NIEHAUS PASSES THE BRUSH TO RAD SMITH
Trail maps are much more than a piece of ink and parchment. They’re our trusty companion. They’re our one-way ticket to a choose-your-own adventure. Trail maps shape our journey, keep us safe, and help us chart our course through areas previously unexplored. As Keystone gets ready to adventure further to new heights in Bergman Bowl, the time has come to paint a new vision for the future. But, painting a mountain as diverse as Keystone is easier said than done. Five high
alpine bowls, three mountain peaks, over 130 trails…how do you paint a mountain that has, well, everything?
In this two-part video series, legendary map illustrators James Niehues and Rad Smith share the hard work and emotional backstory behind Keystone’s newest trail map.
PART 1 – Passing the Brush
PART 2 – The Process
OFF-THE-GRID: NEW SUSTAINABLE PATROL HUT
In the spirit of Bergman Bowl’s remote and rugged terrain, Keystone has built a fully off-the-grid and sustainable patrol hut designed to operate in the secluded high-alpine. The Bergman Bowl patrol hut is located just off the top of the new Bergman Express lift and is made from 100% Beetle Kill Pine Wood. The hut will be heated with an interior pellet stove and run fully off of solar power. This off-the-grid patrol hut is just one of Keystone’s many sustainability efforts to help
achieve Vail Resort’s Commitment to Zero – a goal to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
REFUEL AT TIMBER RIDGE LODGE WITH NEW INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING
Rest and refuel at the newly expanded Timber Ridge Lodge on North Peak in between laps on the brand-new Bergman Express Lift this winter season! In preparation for the new lift and new lift-accessed terrain, Keystone’s largest on- mountain restaurant and lodge underwent a 6,000 square-foot expansion last year, including additional indoor seating and outdoor deck seating. Skiers and riders can enjoy beautiful, 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks on the wrap- around deck and warm up with a hearty bite to eat before hitting another lap in Bergman Bowl and beyond. New this
winter, Timber Ridge will feature a Taqueria Station and signature Pork Green Chile Tacos, plus additional options including chicken, beef and mushroom tacos, loaded nachos, and chips and queso. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to flash your pass and take advantage of Epic Mountain Rewards, which includes 20% off all on-mountain dining.
Copper Mountain
Copper– I went to Copper Mountain one day for a great experience. They are great mountains, and it was a lot of fun. It was another sunny bluebird day with hard packed powder runs. I parked on the American Flyer side where you can jump on the lift right there to take you up for some nice runs or adjacent is the American Eagle, which doubles as a high-speed quad chair or gondola to take you up to a variety of great terrain and a selection of blue and black runs. There are some green and if you go off the back into the bowls, there are some extreme double black diamond runs but I avoided those. Next to the American eagle lift is an exciting roller coaster adventure as they have a track, they built on the mountain in a one car ride. If you like fast and excitement, this is for you. The ride takes about seven minutes. You can kind of control the speed going down, but it is very thrilling especially if you go as fast as you are allowed until near the end when they have you put on your brakes to slow down. https://www.coppercolorado.com/
