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Tennessee Pass, near Leadville, Colorado

Ski Cooper

Ski Cooper sits on Tennessee Pass along US 24 near Leadville and relies on natural snow. It is a distinct Colorado destination from Copper Mountain. Its learning areas and front-side runs should be considered separately from the expert terrain in Tennessee Creek Basin.

  • Tennessee Pass location on US 24
  • Natural-snow ski area
  • Experts-only Tennessee Creek Basin

Ski Cooper snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

No snow in this forecast through Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (night). Higher terrain can differ.

  • Sat, Nov 7, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the north-northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 40°F (4°C)Low 22°F (-6°C)
  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Clear

    Wind from the northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 24°F (-4°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 47°F (8°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west-northwest, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)

    High 42°F (6°C)Low 21°F (-6°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west-northwest, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)

    High 40°F (4°C)Low 23°F (-5°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Ski Cooper

The mountain lists EZ Street's learning carpet and several chairlift areas. Tennessee Creek Basin is explicitly described as experts-only double-black-diamond terrain. A group can share a Cooper day while keeping first-time lessons and advanced basin skiing on separate plans.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Navigate to Ski Cooper on US 24 and check the daily mountain report for natural-snow coverage and open lifts. Allow time for the school and equipment arrangements at the base. Use the official map to avoid confusing the resort with nearby Copper Mountain.

Plan a meetup at Ski Cooper

Choose a base-lodge landmark for the first meeting and a later cafeteria or pub break. Friends planning Tennessee Creek Basin should confirm conditions and a return arrangement before splitting off, with learners remaining near their booked school area.

Use the meetup message planner for Ski Cooper to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Ski Cooper official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Ski Cooper with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Ski Cooper

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.