Copper Mountain Fires Up The Guns

by The Editors on October 2, 2012

Guns Break Lights

In days past it would be a storm that would get the sheds restless, now it’s the jet fighter sounds of snow guns that get hearts racing. And Colorado’s Copper Mountain is doing just that as they fired up their snowmaking guns this morning, October 2, 2012.

Favorable weather conditions have enabled Copper Mountain Resort to fire up the snow guns this morning, commencing one of Colorado’s largest snowmaking operations and the U.S. Speed Center VIP Preview Contest. 87 automatic snowmaking guns will be dedicated to the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center, the world’s only early season full-length alpine racing venue, scheduled to open in late-October.

Hope it stays cooled enough to make it stick. For the official details, follow the jump.COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. — October 2, 2012 —

Favorable weather conditions have enabled Copper Mountain Resort to fire up the snow guns this morning, commencing one of Colorado’s largest snowmaking operations and the U.S. Speed Center VIP Preview Contest. 87 automatic snowmaking guns will be dedicated to the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center, the world’s only early season full-length alpine racing venue, scheduled to open in late-October.

Copper Mountain skiers and riders can enter to win VIP access to the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Mountain with an exclusive opportunity to ski or ride with the U.S. Ski Team prior to the venue opening this winter. Copper Mountain season pass holders can enter on Facebook for VIP access that includes lift access for two, a venue tour from a U.S. Ski Team athlete followed by open skiing and riding and lunch with the Team.

The game-changing U.S. Ski Team Speed Center is utilized by Olympic gold medalists like Ted Ligety (Park City, UT), Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) and Julia Mancuso (Squaw Valley, CA) and features the only full-length downhill training available anywhere in the world during this time of year.

Entries to the Speed Center VIP Preview Contest will be accepted until Oct. 28. The official event day will be announced on the U.S. Ski Team and Copper Mountain Facebook fan pages. You must have a Copper Mountain Season Pass, Copper Four Pack, Rocky Mountain Super Pass, or Super Pass Plus to enter. Season Pass products prices are guaranteed until Oct. 15, the time is now to lock in your snow days for this winter! Visit www.CopperColorado.com to renew online or visit any Christy Sports location.

Visit CopperColorado.com for terrain updates, snow reports, lodging steals, event details and more.

Stay connected all season long at www.facebook.com/CopperMountain or @CopperMtn on Twitter.

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