Copper Mountain is easily my favorite mountain. (At least at the time of writing this review) This…read moremountain is a special place for me. I became an expert on this mountain and found new meanings to my love of snowboarding on some great solo days. Great time for anyone of all skill levels, though there is more expert terrain than beginner. Run recomendations: Andy's Encore is the perfect run for anyone at the blue level and even those working up to it. It's a great place to practice new tricks and techniques, and on days where it isn't too busy, the perfect run for catching some solid speed on a controlled and groomed section of the mountain. There is plenty of fun to be had at the Resolution Bowl for those comfortable with more challenging terrain. Stay safe, have fun, and shred on!

I flew out here for my brothers birthday and snowboarding was number one on his list. I had a party…read more4 and we purchased our tickets atleast 2 months ago. 2 premium tickets and 2 basic tickets. We get all dressed in the gear (the snowboard and the boots and all). We walk up to the gandalas and ask where Green acres is and they say "green acres is closed, the only mountain open was the super tall main one for experienced ppl only. Our card wouldn't even get us a ride on the gandalas and back down. So I went back inside to ask the girl that gave us our snowboard gear if this was the case that the basic slopes were closed? And she replied "yeah unfortunately that is true" I then ask "okay so what are we supposed to do then?" She looks at me and slowly shrugs her shoulders and tells me "idk" ..............................what exactly do you mean you don't know what I'm supposed to do?..... It was then that Miguel at the other counter interjects and says "I can help you with a refund if you don't take the gear up" (he wasn't there originally when the two girls at the counter helped us get our snowboard gear) My thing is yeah obviously I'm getting a refund if I'm not even able to do what the ticket was purchased for? Like DUH you're giving me a refund! That's what the girl at the counter with the bandaid on her chin should've offered in the first place...a solution...a refund. Also these tickets were purchased almost 2 months ago, why allow the ticket purchases if those specific slopes are going to be closed? Let alone no email communications stating as such, no signs up saying anything. Not only that you have to scan your pass to get your boots, they scan it again to get the snowboard and helmet. If you knew the slopes that my ticket was for was closed at the time of you scanning to give me my gear, why wouldn't you say anything? Mind you I flew here from out of town. I think that's so rude and I will never be back here. I hate when ppl in customer service are incompetent and ignorant. We went around to the front and dealt with Julia, she was nice and offered a refund no problem. She then added a trip for us to ride the gandala up.

We booked with this school for adult ski lessons. Our instructor was awful. He did not introduce…read morehimself or bother to learn our names or faces. When it came time to practice skiing, I was struggling to move, and he left me to figure it out. When I got to the area he was at with the rest of the group, I asked him to catch me up, and he said just to watch the others. Even after practicing and watching him help others, he still would not help me. I sat to the side, frustrated, and he never checked on me once. I was able to get a refund from the school. The reason I give 3 stars is that this school has very kind instructors who helped me when my fiancé was teaching me. It was not a one-off experience because my friend, who was in the ski lessons with me, was also told to just learn by watching others. If we are paying $150, our instructor should be more hands-on. I saw he was being monitored after my complaint, but he still treated the students the same.

Don't waste your money if you are a beginner! Paid for half day beginner lesson for my son, who…read moretravelled to ski for the first time. He was not placed in the beginner's group, could not keep up, and was denied moving to the beginner's group when he caught up with the instructor.

I was in Breck for a work trip and had the option to choose one of several activities, and I picked…read morethe snowcat ride because I had never been on one before and wanted to try something new. Our group ran a little late and I ended up being the only person who showed up, and the staff could not have been more patient or accommodating about it. I was fortunate enough to get what essentially felt like a private ride, which made the whole experience feel very personal. They give you a walkie talkie so they can share updates and explain what you're looking at along the way, which I really appreciated because it made the ride feel intentional and educational rather than just scenic transportation. The snowcat itself is super comfortable and cozy. There are seat belts, thick blankets in the seating area, and the heat kicks on so you are warm the whole time. The cabin has large glass panels on all sides, so you can see the forest, the mountains, and the groomed trails without being exposed to the cold. The ride is very gentle and smooth, and they move at a reasonable pace while being thoughtful about cross country skiers on the trail, stopping when needed to let people pass. I found myself completely mesmerized watching the grooming attachment in front reshape the snow and lay down those perfectly clean parallel ski tracks. We stopped at a historic cabin that had been relocated and rebuilt years ago, and it was cozy inside with a guest book and bits of history to read. I ended up wanting to get back into the snowcat fairly quickly because it was so warm and comfortable in there, and the views from inside were amazing. It was quiet, beautiful, and surprisingly peaceful, and I came away with some great photos on my film camera and a super memorable first snowcat experience.

Most people come to Breckenridge in the winter to hit the slope. But if you're afraid of downhill…read moreactivities like me, you'll find great alternatives at the Nordic Center! A day pass is $30, which is a little pricey but ultimately worth it. You can rent snowshoes or Nordic skis for a similar price. My friends and I came here for snowshoeing and had a great time! They have a map which clearly marks the skiing and snowshoeing trails along with their level of difficulty. We did the willow (easy) snowshoeing trail which took about 40 minutes and offered beautiful views, a route under the gondolas and being in the trees with lots of cute squirrels. We left for breakfast and ended up taking the snowshoes on a different trail in town before returning them. The Nordic center is a great place to access fun winter activities in Breckenridge and worth checking out if you're in town!

If I could give this place 100 stars I would. I was pretty nervous to have my son ski as he has a…read morelot of balance and cognitive delays, but they made this experience an unbelievable one. There was one instructor and one volunteer with my son during every lesson. He had about 5 lessons this past season with 3 different instructors and they were all amazing. My son loves music and everyone of them either had music playing the whole time or would sing as they went down the hill. I'm excited to say that near the end of the season he was able to go on his own for awhile. Thank you again to everyone that works with this program. We will definitely be back next season as well as we will check out some of your summer programs.

I can not say enough about this awesome program. My husband is visually impaired and skied three…read moredays with this amazing group of ski guides and volunteers. They are absolutely wonderful. They took care of everything, provided an exceptional experience and really love what they do. We highly recommend them and encourage everyone to support this awesome program.

Like all the other reviews said, extremely slow and understaffed. People were going and getting…read moretheir own shoes because they got tired of waiting. The employees lost our shoes. One employee in particular named Robert was extremely unprofessional and laughed about the situation.

I use to use them for service 3-4 times a year. The past two years they have been Rude!!!!!!!…read moreUnorganized!!!!unprofessional!!!!! and understaffed!!!! Always have an excuse on why they can't help you. I wish they would get their act together. Until then I'll have to go elsewhere.

We rode the gondola from the Main Street and came up here for future ski trip. It was beautiful but…read moresooooo crowded. Free gondola ride with three stops but it was a great exploration. I don't think I'm a ski fan (I tried it and once was more than enough) but still love the beauty I see. We were told that NYE was also crazy busy but didn't realize Valentine weekend would be too. Beautiful nevertheless!

I have this list of resorts to ski at that I have been checking off over the years. I feel like…read moreBreckenridge Ski Resort has been on that list forever. My buddy and I finally made the drive over from Arizona and had a blast skiing here. Breckenridge Ski Resort (or just Breck) is a popular resort that is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc. We have Epic Passes and used them while we were here. Breckenridge Ski Resort opened in 1961 and has a total of 35 chair lifts. It has five peaks that are part of the Ten Mile Range. We stayed in nearby Frisco and made the short drive over each morning. We then took the BreckConnect Gondola to Peak 8 and began our day there. Lower Peak 8 is home to the base village of Breckenridge Ski Resort. There are places to eat, shop and rent gear in this area. For trails, there is a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs that you can access from Lower Peak 8. Check out Ullr, the Norse god of Snow statue while you are here at base village. My buddy and I are intermediate skiers that mix in some black runs here and there. I personally have been skiing since my teenage years. We spent most of our first day skiing runs off the Colorado and Rocky Mountain Superchair lifts to get our warmup reps in. We then finished our day hitting some blue runs over at Peak 6. There are a number of places to grab food and drinks. We hit Sevens (at the base of Peak 7) for an early morning Bloody Mary. We also grabbed lunch at T-Bar over at base village. But for the most part, we snacked on granola bars and other goodies that we carried in our pockets. We like to grab hotels that have a big continental breakfast so that we don't have to spend a lot of cash on food on the slopes. Day Two we wanted more challenging runs. Some people told us that Whale's Tail is a good challenge and fun to ski on. Whale's Tail is a double black diamond run that has a 604-foot drop, from 12,858 to 12,254 feet. It is nestled between Peak 7 and 8 and you have to take the Imperial Express lift to get to it. Imperial Express is the highest lift in North America at 12,840 feet. Crossing the catwalk in strong windy weather was no fun. But you get beautiful views of the entire mountain from the top of Whale's Tail once you get there. If was worth the challenge and we had fun skiing down it. The rest of the day we took it easy and skied mostly green and blue runs over at Peak 8 and 9 to wrap up our trip. We enjoyed hanging out in the town of Breckenridge after our two days of skiing. The town itself is very charming and has a number of bars and restaurants. Breckenridge attracts all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts in both the summer and winter. Breckenridge Ski Resort has made the town a popular destination for skiers since it opened in the 60's. The town is definitely worth a stop after a day on the slopes.

Nothing but amazing things to say about Zach, Henry, and the rest of the staff at Snow Schoolers…read more The setup they have at Frisco Adventure Center is perfect for first time skiers or snowboarders to learn the basics before heading to the resort mountains. Not to mention, you get a PRIVATE lesson for a little more than the cost of a group lesson at one of the Epic Resorts. Zach was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Henry was an awesome instructor and my kids loved him. He was very engaging and kept them interested the entire day, we had to peel our kids off the mountain! I can't recommend this place enough for anyone looking to learn how to ski or snowboard!

Wow has this place changed! Ever since Zach took over managing this place I have only had good…read moreexperiences and now give them my highest recommendation. A great place to learn before hitting the bigger mountains. If you are a beginner, why pay a boatload to be at the resort when you can save so much here and probably learn as much.

Great spot with knowledgeable staff. They go out of their way to accommodate your needs. I've…read morerented snowboarding equipment several times from here and been happy.

We rented and purchased ski equipment here this past December and could not be happier. Everyone…read morewas extremely nice and helpful. Although they were very busy the fitting etc did not take long and the employees were prompt and attentive. Would definitely use them again and recommend their store and services.

Had an absolute blast renting the ski bike!! Allen gave an awesome lesson and was very personable…read moreand easy going. Had the group of us riding through the trees, carving and shredding by the 3rd run. He was willing to go slow but also let us have reign if we wanted to get more involved/technical with the bikes. Gave awesome advice and instruction. I love snowboarding, i can't express that enough but these sno bikes are right up there as well. I seriously didn't want to give it up at the end of the day. I have never written a yelp review or usually care enough to but Allen killed it and most definitely deserves it...highly recommend!!!

Allen was amazing! Super knowledgeable and a great teacher/guide. The bikes were amazing and way…read moremore fun than we could have imagined. All in all well worth it and an experience we won't forget.

Coppermountain Resort, Colorado…read more There are different Plazas or resorts within Coppermountain. They're all owned or managed by same people. Mountain Plaza Right by the Lift, In the middel of the village. Restaurant within Mountain Plaza - Endo Restaurant & Bar. Amenities: Its okay but still nicer than motels. Cabin like hotel. Management is at the Copper Mountain Plaza. There is spa & sauna. Recreational Center is a short walk. But everything at Coppermountain is really close walking distance. Include: Soap, Shampoo, Towels, etc... Not Include: Conditioner

We stayed in Unit 420 July 30-31, 2011. I've stayed in Mountain Plaza every year for the past…read morethree years, and this is by far the most beautiful unit. It was obviously just renovated, with plush shaggy carpet, beautiful stonework around the fireplace, new furniture, and a gorgeous, fully-stocked kitchen. The bedroom sports two king sized beds with fresh elegant comforters and a ridiculous number of shams and decorative pillows. The box fans were nice as the unit got stuffy during the day (though I wish Copper Mountain hadn't felt the need to move large objects with forklifts and bobcats after 9 p.m. BOTH nights). The unit faces the highway, not the mountain, but we weren't bothered by any traffic noise and my toddler enjoyed watching people riding paddle boats on the lake.