copper mountain EVENTS & UPDATES
2025/26 Opening Day
Drop in with us on Friday, November 7th to celebrate the start of the 25/26 winter season! They'll have free hot chocolate & coffee, power bars from the Copper Bark Shop, YETI giveaways for the first 50 skiers and riders in the American Eagle lift line, and DJs spinning your favorite tracks in Eagle's Landing AND the Aerie patio!
7:30-9:30am | FREE hot chocolate & power bars (while supplies last) | Eagle's Landing
8am-12pm | DJ Landry | Eagle's Landing
8:55am | First Chair | American Eagle lift
11am-3pm | DJ Crisp | Aerie patio
The Woodward Copper American Eagle Park will be open!
WOODWARD BARN BASH!!
The Woodward BARN is BACK following some updates made during summer 2025!
Join the Woodward Barn for BARN BASH on Opening Day 2025, November 7, from 2 - 6pm.
Stifel Copper Cup 2025 - Presented by United Airlines
The world’s fastest skiers take on high-altitude terrain at the Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines, November 27 - 30, 2025.
This Audi FIS Ski World Cup event showcases top alpine talent from around the globe at Copper Mountain, the Athlete’s Mountain, for an unforgettable weekend of racing, competition, and Olympic-level energy. Taking place over Thanksgiving weekend, the event includes both men’s and women’s races and serves as a key stop on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
* last updated 11/5/2025 at 11:50 MST
UpCOMING…
Events Will be Updated Throughout The Season
November 7 | Opening Day for the 2025 / 2026 Winter Season (details)
November 7 | Woodward Barn Bash (details)
November 8 | Snowsation (details)
November 27-30 | The Stifel Copper Cup, Audi FIS Ski World Cup (details)
December 11 | Copper Mountain Chapel Dinner
December 17-20 | Toyota U.S. Grand Prix (details)
December 24 | Holiday Celebration (details)
December 31 | New Years Eve at Copper (details)
January 15 | Copper Mountain Chapel Dinner
January 24-25 | Safetyfest (details)
February 12 | Copper Mountain Chapel Dinner
February 14 | Copper Live (details)
March 14 | Copper Live (details)
April 18 | Copper Live (details)
April 25-26 | Sunsation (details)
April 26 | Slush Rush (details)
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES…
THURSDAYS
TBD
FRIDAYS
TBD
SATURDAYS
TBD
SUNDAYS
TBD
TRAVEL CONCERNS
I-70
Construction season is in full swing with major projects impacting travel between Denver Airports and Summit County and continuing to the west on Vail Pass. Please see the links below for specific details on closures, delays and alternate routes.
I-70 Floyd Hill Project | Construction — Colorado Department of Transportation
I-70 Mountain Corridor: Golden to the Utah Border — Colorado Department of Transportation
Swan Mountain Road
Construction is complete for the winter season!
Construction will resume in Spring 2026. Please see the link below for specific details on closures and alternate routes.
Swan Mountain Road | Construction - summitcountyco.gov
Colorado Trail Detour
There is a detour route for the Colorado and Continental Divide Trails that is expected to be in effect through mid/late December and possibly into next Spring 2026. These trails have been detoured to accommodate for mountain construction. Hikers will now rejoin the trail in West Village (heading South) or across from HWY 91 near the Far East Lot (heading North). Hikers are advised to remain in the bus lane from Center Village to HWY 91 in either direction. Please see the link below for more information.