![The Back Bowls at Vail about 20 miles down Interstate 70 receive more attention, but the backside of Copper is generally steeper and quite expansive in its own right. The lines off the west ridge of Copper Bowl merit double-black ratings and some venture into the "extreme terrain" realm. Copper Bowl is also the route to access the snowcat ride to Tucker Mountain. (see Highlight No. 2)](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/66/dc/66dc50f8a456a638183c768b277b8e7a.jpg?itok=34HBWF7w "The Back Bowls at Vail about 20 miles down Interstate 70 receive more attention, but the backside of Copper is generally steeper and quite expansive in its own right. The lines off the west ridge of Copper Bowl merit double-black ratings and some venture into the "extreme terrain" realm. Copper Bowl is also the route to access the snowcat ride to Tucker Mountain. (see Highlight No. 2)"){kind=small}
Overlooking Interstate 70 in Summit County, Colo., Copper Mountain was once just a place to pull off the highway and hammer a lot of vertical. The skiing terrain still offers plenty of excellent fall-line runs, but the base area and resort amenities have grown significantly in the past 15 years.
The resort's purchase by Intrawest in 1997 led to much of the base-area development. Powdr Corp, also the owner of Killington in Vermont and Park City Mountain Resort in Utah, bought Copper Mountain from Intrawest in 2009.
Powdr also now owns the Woodward brand of training facilities catering to park and pipe riders. Woodward at Copper will receive a $500,000 facelift in the coming months.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this season, Copper Mountain has established itself as a popular spot both for skiers from Denver 80 miles away and for destination travelers.
Disclaimer: Travel accommodations were provided during visit to Copper Mountain.
![The Back Bowls at Vail about 20 miles down Interstate 70 receive more attention, but the backside of Copper is generally steeper and quite expansive in its own right. The lines off the west ridge of Copper Bowl merit double-black ratings and some venture into the "extreme terrain" realm. Copper Bowl is also the route to access the snowcat ride to Tucker Mountain. (see Highlight No. 2)](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/d4/48/d448f8f2d1ac3c8cbbca884645382d2d.jpg?itok=IFnx12BA "The Back Bowls at Vail about 20 miles down Interstate 70 receive more attention, but the backside of Copper is generally steeper and quite expansive in its own right. The lines off the west ridge of Copper Bowl merit double-black ratings and some venture into the "extreme terrain" realm. Copper Bowl is also the route to access the snowcat ride to Tucker Mountain. (see Highlight No. 2)")
![Woodward at Copper was originally opened in 2009 as an indoor training facility for world-class park and pipe riders. While top athletes still visit "The Barn," mere mortals can now take classes at the 19,400-square-foot playground of trampolines, jumps and foam pits. Throughout the ski season, visitors from age 8 and up can get started with a $60 intro session of an hour and 45 minutes. The facility also offers programs in the summer.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/b8/b2/b8b23046bad972ff935e2af208cf17b2.jpg?itok=nUuXMLez "Woodward at Copper was originally opened in 2009 as an indoor training facility for world-class park and pipe riders. While top athletes still visit "The Barn," mere mortals can now take classes at the 19,400-square-foot playground of trampolines, jumps and foam pits. Throughout the ski season, visitors from age 8 and up can get started with a $60 intro session of an hour and 45 minutes. The facility also offers programs in the summer.")
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