# 8Small Ski Area in Colorado
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Cooper is located 9 miles north of Leadville. It has soft all-natural snow and views of Colorado’s highest peaks, Mt. Elbert & Mt. Massive. The terrain includes cruisers, glades, bumps, and powder across 64 runs. The base elevation is 10,500 ft with a 1200 ft vertical drop. Snowcat skiing access on Chicago Ridge includes 2600 acres of powder, bowls, and timber skiing. Restaurants include Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, Base Camp Cafe, Timberline Taproom, and the Ridgeview Cafe.
Inside Scoop
Ski School offers private and semi-private ski and snowboard lessons. Ski & snowboard rental and repair are available on site. Cooper has four restaurants. First aid at area, hospital in town
Restaurants
Restaurants include Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, Base Camp Café, Timberline Taproom and the Ridgeview Café.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
59"
37"
25"
13"
5"
25"
Nov
37"
Dec
44"
Jan
41"
Feb
49"
Mar
16"
Apr
5"
May
Terrain Overview
Beginners Runs
19%
Intermediate Runs
27%
Advanced Runs
28%
Expert Runs
27%
Runs in Total
64
Longest Run
1.4 mi
Skiable Terrain
480 ac
Total Lifts: 5
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
3
Elevation
Base
10500'
Summit
11700'
Vertical Drop
1200'
Important Dates
December 11, 20242024/12/11
Projected Opening
April 13, 20252025/04/13
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
126
Days Open Last Year
79
Years Open
260"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
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