COPPER MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

Copper Mountain Ski Resort Review

Copper Mountain Ski Resort is located at 209 Ten Mile Circle in Copper Mountain, which is 75 miles towards the west of Denver. It has 125 ski trails and 22 lifts. Like all other ski resorts that cater to user of every level, it is also divided in to three levels: beginner, intermediate and expert.

Sunny Copper Mountain Ski Resort

The beginner area is well marked and the kids can have all the fun there without fearing of going into difficult areas. Not only kids but also adults who are just starting out will find their lessons services on skiing good enough to get a foot hold into skiing.

Copper Mountain

The lifts are convenient to use and all the runs meet in the same areas. The terrain is good and you can get to relish some scenic views here. The staff is friendly and they have a great day care facility that you can use if you have small kids.

Lost Track in Copper Mountain

There is 2,450 acres of area marked for skiing and snowboarding. This gives ample space if you want to get away from the crowd on your own. It's complete getaway for the family offering shopping, dining, convenient lodging, and family activities in addition to its main attraction of skiing.


However, Cooper mountain resort does not have much difficult backs to offer, but at times like after big storms, you can get big bumps on the trails. They could really be difficult to ski on if they have not been groomed yet. There are no extreme terrains but some are steep. Copper is easy to access and you have to send more than a day or two to actually get to know the mountain.

ASPEN SNOWMASS

Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort

If you want to see a large crowd of skiers, this where the crowd is. The Aspen Snowmass has terrain that ever level of skier can use. It has three terrain parks each for one level of skier. There are 500, 250 and 150-foot long super pipes catering to expert, intermediate and beginner skier respectively.


The heavily treed terrain ranges from steep fast mogul runs, open deep powder, groomed trails, and gentle beginner areas. The trees are lined wide along the trails. Expert skiers can use the steep chutes, tighter tree trails and powder stashes at High Alpine. If you are fond of moguls, you can go to Sam’s Knob to Promenade, Fast Draw and Wildcat trails.


If you are an intermediate skier, you will find excellent groomed trails over the entire Snowmass Mountain. You can go to Elk Camp for some steep challenging trails with the Long Shot trail leading you down to Two Creeks. The Big Burn can also be used to enhance your skills as the trees are well spaced out and provide some great tree powder turns.


If you want your kids to start skiing, you can have them start at Fanny Hill. Later on they can head to Sam's Knob for a long trail down through Max Park and Scooper trails. You can even have them try out at Buttermilk trails.


Over all Aspen Snowmass promises an enjoyable skiing trip for the entire family. Moreover, once you get to know your way around, it will not take you much time find the trails that suit your style and level.

K2 PONTOON SKIS

K2 Pontoon Skis

The K2 Pontoon skis are designed to give performance on downhill and powder snow trails. There is a rocker built into the ski, which gives it a bowed up tip and tail. This allows you to control your speed in the powder like no other ski and the quickness of these skis is incredible. It is easier for the skier to maintain balance on any surface condition for maximum control.


The tip has a width of 160mm and the waist is of 130mm. This makes the tip stay above snow surface on the trails. You cannot bury the tip no matter how hard you try. This gives a feeling of flotation for which the K2 Pontoon is best known. There's a side cut right under the foot, which makes it easy to maneuver, especially on firmer trails or get back to the lifts for another round.


Despite the 130mm waist, they are quick enough to turn. K2 Pontoon skis are not designed to race, but if you are going to fast, you can slow down easily by sliding sideways. You cannot only use them on power dump trails but also on low descents. You will easily float around trees and sail smoothly through loosely packed moguls.


The tips and tails of the skis do not grab and this makes it easy to pivot your feet to make a turn. Very little effort and speed is required to make turns. They have a good swing weight. You can ski for a much longer period of time without getting tired on the Pontoons. The core material used is Fir or Aspen wood. Though recommended for experts, even intermediate skiers will find them easy to handle as they take their skiing experience to a higher level.

ROSSIGNOL BANDIT B2W

Rossignol Bandit B2W Skis

The Bandit B2W skis from Rossignol, offer a smooth ride and durability that comes with the brand name. Rossignol is a 100-year-old company in the business of manufacturing skis and the Bandit B2W stands out.


It is the ski that women will find good carving ability, in addition to a promising smooth ride especially down the hill. Made with W Flex, it is designed for women have a fair amount of experience in skiing. The material makes the skis softer, more flexible, and lighter by about 15% than regular skis. This is just about ideal for women to enjoy skiing more.


If you have no idea what the snow is going to be like, you can count on your Bandit B2W skis to match your skills in giving you an easy ride in both deep power and on groomed trails. It comes with the W mounting position that improves turn initiation. This position is about one centimeter forward from the unisex models.


The skis are very responsive even under adverse conditions. What gives it an edge is the integration of aluminum in the tip of the ski. This not only gives more control at high speeds by increasing torsional rigidity but also adds stability while skiing in inconsistent snow. You will find them easy to maneuver on varied terrain on the mountain slope. Long and short turns are easy to make and they hold even on steep hard pack with fluff scraped off.


Specially designed for women having intermediate to advance skills in skiing, the Bandit B2W is for the women who want total versatility and control over their skiing. The Rossignol Bandit B2W skis are built so that you can enjoy skiing safely and yet take on new challenges on new trails.