Copper Mountain Resort Extends Season to May 3

What does Copper Mountain Resort's decision to extend its season through early May mean for locals and visitors alike? As the resort announced on Thursday, April 16, it will now stay open until May 3, instead of the previously planned April 26. "This is the fourth-straight season Copper will have stayed open into May," the resort stated in a news release.

As Copper Mountain Resort's spokesperson puts it, the resort's high elevation and north-facing slope helped preserve enough snow to make the extension possible, despite the lack of snow this season. The areas that will remain open have a strong base thanks to early-season snowmaking, which factored into the decision to extend the season. Late-season storms and cooler forecast weather in coming weeks also played a role in the resort's decision.

The question is whether this extension will bring in more visitors to the area. With $49 lift tickets for the remainder of the season, it's likely that the resort is hoping to attract more skiers and snowboarders. As one might expect, the resort is also offering some perks to visitors, including a Party Laps event on May 1, which will feature after-hours laps on the American Eagle and Excelerator chairlifts, as well as food, drinks, and a DJ at the top of American Eagle.

The numbers back that up: the resort has seen success with its extended seasons in the past. The fact that this is the fourth-straight season Copper will have stayed open into May suggests that the resort has found a winning formula. As the resort stated, the Skimmy Dippers Pond Skim will still take place on Sunday, April 26, which had been the scheduled closing date.

For folks around here, the extension of the season may also mean some changes to parking and shuttle services. Starting April 27, interior parking lots (excluding the Ten Mile and Flyer lots) will be free, but there will be no shuttle services. This could impact locals who rely on the shuttle to get to and from the resort.

As Copper Mountain Resort looks to the future, it's clear that the resort is committed to providing a great experience for visitors. The resort's ability to adapt to changing weather conditions has allowed it to offer an extra week of skiing and riding. The resort's decision to stay open longer is a welcome development for skiers and snowboarders, and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out.

As the resort's spokesperson puts it, "we're excited to offer our guests an extra week of skiing and riding, and we're looking forward to a fun and festive closing weekend." With the Party Laps event and the Skimmy Dippers Pond Skim, it's clear that the resort is pulling out all the stops to make the most of its longer season. As Copper Mountain Resort looks to the future, it's likely that the resort will continue to find ways to innovate and improve the visitor experience.

The extension of the season is a boon for the local economy, and it's likely that businesses in the area will see an uptick in visitors and sales. For people in the valley, the extension of the season is a reminder that there's still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the slopes. As the resort's spokesperson noted, the extension of the season is a great opportunity for visitors to experience all that Copper Mountain Resort has to offer.

In the end, the decision to extend the season through early May is a win for everyone involved. As the spokesperson puts it, "we're thrilled to be able to offer our guests an extra week of skiing and riding, and we're looking forward to a great closing weekend." With its commitment to providing a great experience for visitors, Copper Mountain Resort is sure to remain a top destination for skiers and snowboarders for years to come.