Copper Mountain Resort extends season through early May

Copper Mountain Resort announced on Thursday, April 16, that it has moved its closing day from April 26 to May 3.

A news release from the resort stated this is the fourth-straight season Copper will have stayed open into May. The resort’s high elevation and north-facing slope helped preserve enough snow to make the extension possible, despite the lack of snow this season, according to the release. It also stated that the areas that will remain open have a strong base thanks to early-season snowmaking.

Late-season storms and cooler forecast weather in coming weeks also factored into the decision, the release stated.

Copper will have a Party Laps event May 1 to celebrate the extension. Anyone with lift access can join the after-hours event for laps on the American Eagle and Excelerator chairlifts from 4-7 p.m. Aerie food hall will have food and drinks as well as a DJ at the top of American Eagle.

The resort will have $49 lift tickets for the final week of the season, according to the release.

The Skimmy Dippers Pond Skim will still take place Sunday, April 26, which had been the scheduled closing date.

Original reporting from summitdaily.com