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Snowboarding Zone - Ski Cooper, Colorado:
Riders Guide - Ski Cooper is a smaller and more intimate resort than the average Colorado mountain with 4 lifts that take you up to 26 trails where you can enjoy 250 inches of deep powder on their longest run of 7,400 feet. Their trails are rated 30% for Beginners, 40% for Intermediates, 30% for Advanced.
Parks and Pipes - Ski Cooper doesn't have a terrain park, but with the amazing natural features that you'll be able to enjoy on the mountain, you might not even miss a terrain park at all.
Out of Bounds - There is some amazing winter terrain to explore in the San Isabel National Forest. Close to Ski Cooper there is some great cross-country skiing: The Piney Creek Nordic Center has 25 kilometers of groomed cross-country track and skating. If you've ever wanted to tour the Continental Divide by snowmobile this is your chance as machine rentals are available. You can even get to the top of Chicago Ridge by snowcat for a really wild adventure. A Leadville must do is the Mega Mountain Magic Breakfast & Weenie Roast horseback rides, and if that whets your appetite go on to their half day, full day, and overnight pack trips. You start riding at 10,000 feet & go up from there. If you'd like to catch some monster fish, they can take you on fishing trips to the local Alpine lakes. You can also explore some of the mines that made Leadville famous in the 19th century.
Hangout & Hookup - The Silver Dollar Saloon on Harrison Avenue is Leadville's most famous Irish bar established in 1879 and features great pub grub and of course full bar service daily for lunch and dinner. You have to check out the Boomtown Brewpub which is Leadville's resident sports bar for fun and good times while you catch the big game on their two huge-screen TVs. La Cantina has a very popular bar to hang out by while you munch on their famous homemade tamales and tortillas. Other local favorites include the Stringtown Tavern, Quincy's Steak & Spirits, the Pastime Saloon, the Silver King Lounge, the Golden Burro Lounge, and the Leadville Prospector. Be aware that Leadville is about twice as high above sea level as Denver so that a couple of drinks that you wouldn't even feel at the beach will get you absolutely sauced at over 10,000 feet.
The Deal - Leadville is about 100 miles west of Denver. Follow Interstate 70 west to Colorado 91 south, which merges into U.S. 24 just north of Leadville. It has a fairly small airport, so for major city connections, you're best advised to fly into Denver and then rent a car from one of the major agencies at the airport. From Leadville, Ski Cooper is on Highway 24 by the top of the Fremont Pass.
