By Samantha White

Summer is coming up quick and although many winter resorts will be closing, Woodward Summer Camp is back again. Camp begins June 3rd with availability through the end of July. Skiers, snowboarders, skateboarders, BMXers, mountain bikers, scooter riders, cheer and tumble athletes of all levels can find themselves progressing by attending a week at Woodward Copper’s Summer Camp.

By Mikaela Ruland

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When I showed up to the REI Adventure Station for one of their first Mountain Mixology classes, it was just me and a group of ladies visiting from Minnesota. Our faces slathered in sunscreen and armed with snowshoes, we set off up the Kokomo lift in the brilliant spring afternoon sunshine.

By Sally Francklyn

Copper Uncorked is a wing challenge, and I wanted to check it out—it was a different event at a ski resort, because it was not focused on skiing or riding. I was a little thrown off because I’ve watched wing challenges before, and they’re focused on who can eat the greatest amount of spicy wings in the shortest amount of time. But when I found out this Copper event was driven by wings made by the resorts’ chefs, I was fascinated.

by Tracy Greenhalgh

REI and Copper Mountain are at the top of my list of endorphin-inducing places.  REI for getting me outfitted, prepped and excited for my outdoor shenanigans, and Copper Mountain for being my ultimate outdoor playground. Lucky for us they’ve joined forces this season to create some unique and fun adventures to give us even more ways to play on the mountain and make our brains happy.

Recently I had the opportunity to join the REI Rendezvous Snowshoe Happy Hour, one of their many intriguing adventure offerings, after a fantastic day of skiing.

by Lisa Blake

I took comfort in the knowing, sympathetic half-smile on my ski instructor’s sunbaked face when I told him the birth of my skiing career consisted of girlfriends dropping me at the top of blue and black runs at Copper Mountain 15 years ago and giving me a “good luck, you’ve got this, just follow us” pat before vanishing downhill.

by Lu Snyder

If you thought entering your senior years was reason to hang up your skis and pick up the remote, think again. Copper’s Over the Hill Gang has folks skiing into their 80s and, sometimes, even beyond.

When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, powder days are what we live for. Prepare yourself for the best Colorado powder day with these tips and tricks:

As spring skiing begins so do spring conditions. While you soak up the sun, it’s important to remember that the snow surface is constantly changing due to the warming temperatures. It can be a ton of fun but you’ll want to stay alert as you make your way around the mountain. Skier safety is Copper’s number one goal! Here are things to remember: