COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLO.,
(JANUARY 2008) –
Embracing its adventurous spirit of giving guests an alternative resort
experience, Copper Mountain (www.coppercolorado.com)
broke ground a week ago on the first winter-focused action sports facility in
the U.S., WoodWard at Copper, in partnership with Woodward
(www.campwoodward.com), the world’s premier action sports and gymnastics
camp.  The new multi million dollar facility uses experiential methods to
teach the latest tricks and skills for riding and skiing and will feature an
indoor artificial snow environment, trampolines, foam pits, bungee systems and
resi-pits, polyurethane foam modulars designed for
tumbling. This month, Copper opens a Woodward at Copper lounge, “The
Cage,” in the Village at Copper to provide guests a preview. A grand opening is
slated for winter 2008-2009.
 
The Cage will feature an indoor
skatebowl similar to ones found at Woodward Camps in addition to special
editing bays for guests to capture and to edit videos of themselves for posting
immediately on social websites, such as YouTube.
 
“This marks a new time for Copper,
said Pete Woods, director of marketing at Copper. “We are staking our ground
nationally and charging forward with a creative environment to bring the most progressive ski and
snowboard learning techniques to athletes and our guests. For us, it is all
about giving guests the choice to step out of their daily routines and do something
different. Woodward at Copper is completely unexpected, offering a fresh
experience. Camp Woodward is the clear leader and respected for its leadership
by athletes in the BMX and skateboarding communities. “The design for Woodward
at Copper dovetails the expertise Woodward has established with its other
venues.”      
                                
“This is the single most
innovative project that Woodward has ever been involved with," stated Gary
Ream, Camp Woodward's president. "Bringing more than 20 years experience
in action sports to Copper’s awesome mountain location will be both exciting
and impacting. This new facility will provide the opportunity for snowboarders
and freeskiers, both beginner and elite, to reach levels, previously unattainable.
Progression now has a new timeline.”
 
Working with dcb Construction of
Denver, the new facility is striving to attain “Green Globes” recognition
through a number of environmental features including an energy saving
ventilation system.
 
About
Copper Mountain: Copper Mountain is a full inclusive resort with three distinct villages (The
East Village, The Village at Copper and Union Creek) that are ideally suited
for different personalities. All are within easy walking distance of the slopes
and activities. Copper Mountain Resort has 17 mountain establishments located
at the East Village and The Village at Copper for coffee, fine dining, quick
bites and grill options. For après ski, Copper Mountain Resort offers a wide
variety of bars including JJ’s Rocky Mountain Tavern and the Storm King Lounge.
For those guests preferring other recreational pursuits, Copper offers snow
tubing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, scenic and dinner sleigh rides,
snowmobiling, curling, an athletic club and ice skating.