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
Terrain and ability at 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 Cooper meetup
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 to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Cooper snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 4:52 PM MDT
- TonightLow 39°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SSW 10 mph
- SundayHigh 53°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSW 10 to 15 mph
- Sunday NightLow 39°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSW 10 to 15 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 51°F
Sunny
Wind SW 10 mph
- Monday NightLow 35°F
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind SSW 5 to 10 mph
- TuesdayHigh 48°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind SSW 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 32°F
Snow Showers Likely
New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Wind S 10 to 15 mph
- WednesdayHigh 38°F
Snow Showers Likely
New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wind SSW 10 to 15 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 27°F
Chance Snow Showers
New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wind W 5 to 10 mph
- ThursdayHigh 41°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind WNW 5 to 10 mph
- Thursday NightLow 27°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind W 5 mph
- FridayHigh 44°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind WSW 5 mph
- Friday NightLow 29°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Clear
Wind SSW 0 to 5 mph
- SaturdayHigh 48°F
Sunny
Wind WSW 0 to 5 mph
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.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Ski Cooper location and identity (opens in a new tab)
- Mountain map and learning lifts (opens in a new tab)
- Tennessee Creek Basin terrain (opens in a new tab)
Ride Cooper with SkiBuds
Find people to 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.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Colorado mountains and riding meetups.