Copper Mountain vs Steamboat Ski Resort
Copper Mountain and Steamboat Ski Resort 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 | Steamboat Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Copper Mountain
Good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Copper Mountain
Good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Very good
Experts
Copper Mountain
Good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Very good
Off-piste
Copper Mountain
Limited
Steamboat Ski Resort
Good
Terrain Park
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Steamboat Ski Resort
Not ideal
Families
Copper Mountain
Limited
Steamboat Ski Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Copper Mountain
Good
Steamboat Ski Resort
Very good
Budget
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Steamboat Ski Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Steamboat Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 115.1 km | 123.6 km |
| Vertical drop | 798 m | 1103 m |
| Lifts | 99 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 3762 m | 3208 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~69cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €225 |
Piste
Copper Mountain
115.1 km
Steamboat Ski Resort
123.6 km
Vertical drop
Copper Mountain
798 m
Steamboat Ski Resort
1103 m
Lifts
Copper Mountain
99
Steamboat Ski Resort
20
Top elevation
Copper Mountain
3762 m
Steamboat Ski Resort
3208 m
Snow reliability
Copper Mountain
very reliable snow
Steamboat Ski Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Copper Mountain
December (~69cm)
Steamboat Ski Resort
No data
Day pass
Copper Mountain
€180
Steamboat Ski Resort
€225
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Copper Mountain if...
you want better value.
Choose Steamboat Ski Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs, you want challenging terrain or you want the most reliable snow.