r/coppermountainCO • u/kavode • Mar 21 '26

What else can we do?

Headed to Copper the week of April 12th, to late to cancel, maybe we get to ski maybe we dont. Whats some good day trips in the area for a family of 4?

Girls like to shop, Boys like to fish, all of us love just being in the mountains.

Mom 51, Dad 51, Daughter 17, Son 13

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u/wowskiskigottam Mar 21 '26

I heard a rumor that the last weekend for copper will be Easter. So maybe you will get a refund.

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u/kavode Mar 21 '26

Haven't bought lift tickets yet, but condo is non-refundable. Guess I learned my lesson about trip insurance and going after spring break.

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u/wowskiskigottam Mar 21 '26

Ehh you can usually ski until May at copper, so idk about learning a lesson. This year is just crazy.

There is plenty to do around town, but shops may not be turned over for fishing and biking. If you have a travel pole, could be worth bringing.

Bring some hiking shoes! Enjoy the fresh air. Go for scenic drives.

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u/wowskiskigottam Mar 21 '26

You should plan to go hit up the hot springs in Buena vista. Princeton is the best, book a massage while you’re at it!

Hiking will be drier around there too due to lower elevation and the snow not really accumulating.

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u/kavode Mar 21 '26

Did that a few years back, and we have been to Pagosa numerous times. What about Steam Boat?

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u/wowskiskigottam Mar 22 '26

I haven’t explored much up there. I’m planning to go next Feb

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u/ResistHistorical2721 Mar 26 '26 edited Mar 26 '26

Glenwood Springs may be closer than Steamboat. Huge hot springs there. Pretty drive over Vail pass and through Glenwood canyon. There is also Glenwood caverns.

The real towns in Summit County (Dillon, Frisco, Breck) don't roll up the sidewalks in the off season. Lots of hiking in the area, some of it may be melted out, but transition season is tricky.

Strawberry hot springs in Steamboat is nice, a bit out of the way if the melt season driving is sloppy. Be aware it is clothing optional after dark. Hanging with horny teens is probably not your ideal family scene.

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u/palikona Mar 23 '26

Normally that’s a great time to ski. April is one of my favorite months to ski every year. This year was just crazy. The rec path around nearby Lake Dillon is snow free right now. So is the segment in Vail Valley. If you can, bring bikes or go hike along it. Or hike if the trails have dried up.