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Ski Cooper
Chicago Ridge

800.707.6114 719.486.3684
The Essence of Skiing.

Ski Cooper
Rental Shop

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

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

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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

COME SKI THE DIFFERENCE at Ski Cooper in Leadville, CO. 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.


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MOUNTAIN INFORMATION



www.skicooper.com
Season
Nov 24-27, Open Weekends thru Dec 11;

Daily Dec 16-April 8, 2012

Hours - 9am-4pm

Lift Tickets
Adult Full Day $44:
Child Full Day $24:
Adult Half Day $33 Child Half Day $21
Adult two day $78; three day $117; four day $156 Child two day $44; three day $66; four day $88

Season Passes
2011-2012 Season Pass sale starts June 1, 2011-September 30. Adult/Senior 15-69 $209; Child 6-14 $104; Senior 70+ $129. Regular Season Pass sale Oct 1, 2011 thu end of season. Adult 15-59 $294; Child 6-14 $143; Senior 60-69 $215; Senior 70+ $129. 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.

Fun Fact
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.

Biggest 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
info@skicooper.com
www.skicooper.com

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



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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 chicagoridge@skicooper.com. 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
Ty@tennesseepass.com.
Area Events
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Check out summer events here: www.coloradosummerinfo.com/leadville



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