Ski Cooper
A throwback Colorado ski hill above Leadville: cheap tickets, no crowds, plus cat skiing on Chicago Ridge.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
366m (1,201ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,566m (11,699ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
3,200m (10,499ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
660cm (260in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
60
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
430 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Ski Cooper sits high on Tennessee Pass in central Colorado's Rocky Mountains, just north of Leadville. This is deep continental interior terrain, well above the tree line and among the highest base elevations in the state.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Eagle/Vail (EGE), about an hour from the resort by road.
- Eagle/Vail (EGE)an hourDirections
- Denver (DEN)2.5 hoursDirections
- Aspen (ASE)2.5 hoursDirections
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