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Posted on January 29, 2013 by Bob Berwyn
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A snowboarder enjoys freshies at Copper Mountain in Summit County, Colorado. Photo courtesy Copper Mountain Resort/Tripp Fay.

Winter storm warnings from Tuesday through Thursday in Colorado; avalanche danger to peak in the mountains

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Snow piled up in a big way at some Colorado ski areas and more is on the way. National Weather Service forecasters are tracking a moist flow off the Pacific that favors the northwestern mountains. Much of the state’s high country is under a winter storm warning, from Steamboat down through Fairplay.

The warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 5 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 31) and covers parts of the I-70 corridor. Snow and blowing snow will hinder traffic over the high passes in the region. Snow is expected to continue through Thursday with periods of heavy snow and strong winds.

The snow is a huge relief for ski areas and water managers. Already, some resorts have picked up multiple feet of snow. According to Colorado Ski Country, Silverton Mountain in the San Juans reported 78 inches of snow in the past few days, about double of the 36 inches reported at Wolf Creek.

Along the I-70 corridor, Copper reported a 6-inch storm total and declared a Snow Day for a special breed of passholders who can ski anytime there’s 4 inches or more of snow under the terms of a $99 season-long Snow Say pass. (more…)

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Colorado: Copper Mountain starts snowmaking

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Ski team speed center to open late October; passholders have a chance to win a preview session with the team

Picabo Street helps open the U.S. Ski Team speed training center at Copper Mountain in Nov. 2011. Photo by Bob Berwyn.

Opening day of the 2011-2012 season. Photo by Bob Berwyn.

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — With a seasonable October chill in the air, Copper Mountain has fired up its snowguns, aiming to open the U.S. Ski Team speed training center by sometime in late October is favorable snowmaking weather persists.

The ski area is scheduled to open for the public on Nov. 2, but a few lucky passholders can win a preview session with the U.S. Ski team by entering on Facebook for VIP access that includes lift access for two, a venue tour from a U.S. Ski Team athlete followed by open skiing and riding and lunch with the Team.

In a press release, Copper said 87 snow guns will be dedicated to covering the speed training venue of the Super Bee lift, prepping a full-length alpine racing venue that will help top-level World Cup racers get ready for early season tests at Beaver Creek and Aspen.

Entries to the Speed Center VIP Preview Contest will be accepted until Oct. 28. The official event day will be announced on the U.S. Ski Team and Copper Mountain Facebook fan pages. You must have a Copper Mountain Season Pass, Copper Four Pack, Rocky Mountain Super Pass, or Super Pass Plus to enter. (more…)

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Colorado: Copper Mountain raises funds for injured ski patroller Sally Francklyn during upcoming CopperMan race

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Sally Francklyn. PHOTO COURTESY COPPER MOUNTAIN.

Community support sought to help recovery of injured skier

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — To show support and love for Sally Francklyn, a long-standing member of Copper Mountain’s ski patrol team who was injured in a ski accident two weeks ago, Copper has renamed the ‘Super Hero’ heat at the upcoming CopperMan adventure race April 14, 2012, to the ‘Super Hero Sally’ heat.

Super Woman Sally Supporters will have the option of purchasing a $49 entry for this heat, and 50 percent of proceeds will benefit Sally’s recovery. Super Hero Capes will be sold during the event for $10, with 100 percent of proceeds donated to Sally.

During the race, there will be an obstacle called ‘Leap of Faith.’ Followers of Sally’s recovery will be able to view images online at CopperColorado.com as race participants show their support by entertaining her with their best super hero leaps! To register for CopperMan, please visit CopperColorado.com/CopperMan and use code ‘Sunshine’ when ordering. (more…)

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Copper Mountain: One more day of U.S. Grand Prix action

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Snowboard halfpipe finals set for Saturday, Dec. 10

Flying high at the Copper Mountain U.S. Grand Prix.

SUMMIT COUNTY — Friday’s action at the U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain included the men and women’s halfpipe skiing finals, with American skiers taking first in both contests. Brita Sigourney beat last year’s winner Roz Groenewoud by more than five points in the women’s event, while Wing Tai Barrymore edged out Torin Yater-Wallace in the men’s event. Summit County local Duncan Adams finished third. (more…)

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U.S. Ski Team trains for speed at Copper Mountain

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Olympic champion Picabo Street signs autographs for fans after helping cut the ribbon at the new U.S. Ski Team speed training center at Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Top racers help break in new speed center on Copper’s expert terrain off the Super Bee chair

By Bob Berwyn

SUMMIT COUNTY — The U.S. Ski Team, already a dominant force in World Cup speed events, could get even better in coming seasons, with an opportunity to practice on Copper Mountain’s new full-length speed- training course.

Resort and ski team officials, along with racers, gathered Tuesday at the Summit County ski area to cut the ribbon for the speed center near the base of the Super Bee chair, where team members will practice on outstanding snow conditions through Dec, 10, before the terrain is opened to the public. (more…)

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Summit County: Disc golf returns to Copper Mountain

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Disc golf returns to Copper Mountain Resort. PHOTO VIA THE CREATIVE COMMONS.

New course avoids wetlands, sensitive forest areas

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Disc golf will return to Copper Mountain after a four-year break starting this coming Monday, July 18. The new nine-hole course has been set up in the developed footprint of cleared trails at the resort, above the Copper Creek golf course on Skid Row and Collage trails.

The U.S. Forest Service reviewed plans for the new course during the past year and gave the OK a few months ago, according to Shelly Grail, a winter sports and recreation ranger with the Dillon District. The previous course was located in the same general area, but the new lay-out avoids environmental concerns like erosion, soil compaction and damage to wetlands and forested areas. (more…)

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