COPPER MOUNTAIN PR

The Chase is On!

coppercolorado — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:24:07 +0000

The Copper Chase – a two-day, adventure style race – returns for the second year July 1-2. I happen to know that teams are in for a treat because Nick and Jonathan – your fearles race directors – are bringing their usual bag of tricks and then some. I'm keeping an eye out for the mud pit, the mountain biking portion, the lily pad test and more.

Checkered flags and Silly outfits

coppercolorado — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:55:14 +0000

This weekend was the grand opening of the Ten Mile Speedway – the only go-kart track in Summit County. To open the track in style, Copper hosted Derby Days. Teams of four competed in a number of differently formatted races in what I can only describe as organized chaos and to add to the atmoisphere, the teams also held a contest for the most outrageous team costumes.

The racers enjoyeds the wind in their hair, the crowd enjoyed the tight corners and silly costumes, and the haybails around the track will see another weekend.

The Ten Mile Speedway is open throughout the summer at Copper and is available a la carte or as part of the Summer Day Pass.

Thanks,

Joe Satriani at Guitar Town

coppercolorado — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:02:58 +0000

Can I just share how psyched I am for the Joe Satriani show during Guitar Town weekend? Check out his 1992 "The Extremist" album for some outstanding instrumental guitar. I'm hoping to spread the word to all the guitar aficionados out there who would especially apprieciate a free show in the mountains. All the Front Range Guitar Centers are involved in strumming up (ooo, bad pun) some talent for the Gutars On Fire amateur competition so we should be able to spread the word on a fairly grass roots level. We might even excite some people who wouldn't normally associate Copper with great live music. I love seeing the diversity of people that come out for Copper's unique events. And when I can truly be excited, it's all the better.

Until next time,

Gearing up for the summer season at Copper

coppercolorado — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:52:57 +0000

The locals have a saying ariound here. You move to Summit County for the winters but you stay for the summers. The sentiment couldn't be more true right now. This is my favorite time of year in the high country. It reminds me of why I love living here. The highest Aspen trees are finally blooming, shifting the dominant color from a snowy white to a lush and slowly deepening green. The river levels are healthy and full. The temperatures are nearly high enough for flip-flops at night. And the aniticipation of another great summer at Copper is almost tangible.

Driving into work this morning, I smelled the freshly cut grass of Copper Creek Golf Course. That's a scent everyone can relate to, but imagine what it's like to smell spring while marveling at the SKY chutes or the distant peaks of the Gore Range. It may sound hokey, but I'll tell you, I never get sick of it.

Incidentally, the go-kart track looks nearly ready to roll. I'm going to try to sneak in a "test drive" one of these days. For safety sake of course…

Until next time,

Fore!

coppercolorado — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:28:38 +0000

Copper Creek Golf Course opens tomorrow, June 2 - I went on a week-long vacation in May and when I came back to the resort, I couldn't believe how green the grass was on the golf course and that, in the wake of 30 feet of snow this season, we're ready to go so early in June.

Our par-70, 6057 yd long course works for both beginners and seassoned golfers with forward and back tees. Someone once told me that you can drive the ball farther at Copper Creek because of the elevation – I haven't brought Mythbusters out to check yet, but what a confidence booster.

Talk to you soon,

It’s going to be Circus around here

coppercolorado — Fri, 26 May 2006 16:31:59 +0000

Hello,

First off, thanks for checking out or blog. I'm excited to have a new way to share my thoughts and keep you updated on what's going on at Copper. It's pretty quiet around here right now, we're closed for mud season and spending our time getting ready for the summer and next ski season. Our General Manager, Gary Rodgers, announced yesterday there were 162 days until the start of next ski season. It will probably seem more like a week considering all the events lined up for the summer.

3 Ring Weekend will be a circus – literally. Over Fourth of July weekend, Copper will feature circus perfromances from New Vision Cirque out of Boulder, free kids circus clinics (beware when walking through the village – the kids are still learning how to juggle), the Copper chase adventure race and a free concert from Wyclef Jean and Refugee Camp.

Here's a few pictures from last summer's 3 Ring Weekend. Enjoy!

Talk to you soon,

It’s amazing when things come to fruition

coppercolorado — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:56:47 +0000

We're diving into the blogosphere with reckless abandon and loving it.