The Cooper snow report for Jan 21 is a 35" base depth with of 5 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Cooper are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
The snow was amazing today with the runs having packed snow with some powder on top. It was in the mid-20’s and was overcast but cleared up. Around 1pm some snow flurries came through and dropped 1 1/2 to 2”s.
Cooper is located 9 miles north of Leadville. It has soft all-natural snow and views of Colorado’s highest peaks, Mt. Elbert & Mt. Massive. The terrain includes cruisers, glades, bumps, and powder across 64 runs. The base elevation is 10,500 ft with a 1200 ft vertical drop. Snowcat skiing access on Chicago Ridge includes 2600 acres of powder, bowls, and timber skiing. Restaurants include Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, Base Camp Cafe, Timberline Taproom, and the Ridgeview Cafe.