Vail Archives

Topic: Copper Mountain

U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix at Copper Mountain

Scenes from the 13th annual U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix at Copper Mountain, where top athletes from over 20 countries competed in the Half Pipe.

Mountain Tips: Skiing Bumps

December 21st, 2008 9:42am

Plum headed to Copper Mountain with athletic trainer Joe Rather, who offered tips for navigating mogul runs.

Mountain Tips: Skiing Moguls

Athletic trainer Joel Rather makes skiing bumps look easy. Plum takes you to Copper Mountain, where Rather goes through moguls technique, beginning with choosing your line and how to bring your skis over and around the bumps.

Mountain Tips: Telemark Turns

Anyone who has tried it or even seen it knows that telemark skiing isn't easy. Plum reels you into Mountain Tips at Copper Mountain. High up on Union Peak, on a cold, windy and tricky snow day, tele skier Shauna Farnell offers pointers on the importance of hand positioning in making tele turns.

Ski Bikes: A Whole New Turn

January 20th, 2008 5:27pm

You've all seen them on the mountain and yes, probably been at least a little bit curious. Find out the story behind ski bikes and meet ski bike creator Devin Lenz. Plum caught up with the mastermind himself at Copper Mountain to learn more about these intriguing contraptions.

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