Copper Mountain vs Vail
Copper Mountain and Vail 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 | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Excellent |
| 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
Vail
Good
Intermediates
Copper Mountain
Good
Vail
Excellent
Experts
Copper Mountain
Good
Vail
Very good
Off-piste
Copper Mountain
Limited
Vail
Good
Terrain Park
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Families
Copper Mountain
Limited
Vail
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Copper Mountain
Good
Vail
Very good
Budget
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Copper Mountain | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 115.1 km | 204.9 km |
| Vertical drop | 798 m | 1069 m |
| Lifts | 99 | 32 |
| Top elevation | 3762 m | 3524 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
Vail
204.9 km
Vertical drop
Copper Mountain
798 m
Vail
1069 m
Lifts
Copper Mountain
99
Vail
32
Top elevation
Copper Mountain
3762 m
Vail
3524 m
Snow reliability
Copper Mountain
very reliable snow
Vail
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Copper Mountain
December (~69cm)
Vail
No data
Day pass
Copper Mountain
€180
Vail
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Vail if...
you want cruisy red runs, you want challenging terrain or you want the most reliable snow.