Ski Cooper
A small, high-elevation area near Leadville with natural snow only and a World War II ski-troop history.
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View More →Ski Cooper is a smaller, high-elevation area near Leadville, with a base at 10,500 feet and a summit at 11,700 feet. Its own site lists 480 acres, 64 runs and five lifts, and the area relies entirely on natural snow, averaging about 260 inches a season.
The terrain is 18% beginner, 26% intermediate, 32% advanced and 24% expert, and the longest run is 1.4 miles. The area's history is tied to World War II: the Army trained the 10th Mountain Division at nearby Camp Hale and on Cooper Hill, and the area opened to the public after the war. Ski Cooper also offers snowcat skiing on Chicago Ridge.
Ski Cooper operates under a U.S. Forest Service special use permit and runs its own season pass, which includes some free days at partner areas. Check current Ski Cooper ski conditions before you go.
Stats from Ski Cooper (official site), as of Oct 2026. (source) Conditions and pass partners change by season — confirm with the area before you go.
Map of Ski Cooper
- Easiest (green)
- Intermediate (blue)
- Advanced / expert (black)
- Extreme
- Lift
Showing 62 mapped runs and 5 lifts. Open the full Ski Cooper trail map, with every run and lift listed → Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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- Copper Mountain · about 12 mi away (straight line)
- Breckenridge Ski Resort · about 15 mi away (straight line)
- Vail Ski Resort · about 20 mi away (straight line)
- Beaver Creek Resort · about 22 mi away (straight line)