Copper Mountain vs Keystone
Copper Mountain and Keystone are neighbouring resorts in Colorado - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Copper Mountain | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Very good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Copper Mountain
Good
Keystone
Limited
Intermediates
Copper Mountain
Good
Keystone
Very good
Experts
Copper Mountain
Good
Keystone
Very good
Off-piste
Copper Mountain
Limited
Keystone
Good
Terrain Park
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Keystone
Not ideal
Families
Copper Mountain
Limited
Keystone
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Copper Mountain
Good
Keystone
Good
Budget
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Keystone
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 115.1 km | 113.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 798 m | 914 m |
| Lifts | 99 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 3762 m | 3747 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~69cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €175 |
Piste
Copper Mountain
115.1 km
Keystone
113.8 km
Vertical drop
Copper Mountain
798 m
Keystone
914 m
Lifts
Copper Mountain
99
Keystone
20
Top elevation
Copper Mountain
3762 m
Keystone
3747 m
Snow reliability
Copper Mountain
very reliable snow
Keystone
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Copper Mountain
December (~69cm)
Keystone
No data
Day pass
Copper Mountain
€180
Keystone
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Copper Mountain if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Keystone if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want challenging terrain.