Bluebird Days & Final Runs

April 29, 2025

Closing Turns: Ski Season in Leadville

As the season shifts and winter begins its retreat, Leadville comes alive in a different way. Goggle tans tell the story of days well spent, and while Ski Cooper has wrapped for the season, the spirit of those final turns lingers. Just down the road, under 30 minutes, Copper Mountain keeps the celebration going with sunny skies, soft snow, and a full lineup of spring events.

Copper Mountain: High-Energy Spring Celebrations

A short drive over Fremont Pass, Copper Mountain knows how to throw a party to mark the season’s end.

Peace Out in Central Park

Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Professional snowboarder Danny Davis will be back at Copper this Spring for his Peace Out In Central Park event. Danny will be handing out $3,000 CASH! Hang with Danny, shred with your friends and grab free hot dogs, BBQ, and Mountain Dew while you’re at it. On top of all the cash, prizes from Skullcandy, Mountain Dew, and WW Peace Park will be handed out for tricks. Full schedule of the day below.

Copper Live

Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Copper’s flagship free live music series presented by Play Forever Foundation & Odell Brewing Co. returns. Get your skiing in early and be ready to party with us and Graham Good & The Painters!

Sunsation

Dates & Times: Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM each day.
Sunsation is back! Head to Copper on April 25-26 as it celebrates the end of another incredible season. This year’s annual spring bash features FREE live music presented by Play Forever Foundation, with blues-rock band The Record Company taking the stage Saturday, April 25. Then on Sunday, Don Fuego keeps the party going with a DJ set from 3–5 p.m. in the village. Expect giveaways, spring vibes, and plenty of après energy. Don’t forget to sport your best tropical shirts and grass hats.

Skimmy Dippers Dual Pond Skim

Date & Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Get ready for the Skimmy Dippers Dual Pond Skim, where teams of two will drop in simultaneously on side-by-side pond skim courses like you’ve never seen before. We’re talking a 60-foot rail and other jump features combined with a skim across ice-cold water, here — you don’t want to miss it. Teams will be judged on style, technique, creativity and difficulty as they attempt to skim their way across the water.

The top team will earn two Copper season passes for the 2026-27 season! Additional awards will be given to second and third place, plus Best Costume and Best Trick. All prizes are valid for the 2026-27 season..

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