Winter Experiences
Ski Cooper and Copper Mountain
Click here to view Ski Cooper website
Click here to view Copper Mountain website
Backcountry skiing
Here is a link to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, which has information on snow forecasts and observations throughout the state:
Click here to view website
Sledding and Tubing
There are two places in Leadville that you can sled and tube for free:
- Ski Cooper – free tubes
- Dutch Henry hill – either bring your own tubes or they have tube rentals only on Sat & Sun
Relax in the nearby Hot Springs
Cottonwood and Mt. Princeton Hot Springs are about 40 miles south of Leadville
Ice Skating
At 30,000 square feet, the Huck Finn Ice Rink in Leadville is one of the largest man-made rinks in Colorado! The facility features skate rentals, a snack bar, a warming hut, and a great sound system. The ice rink is open from December to March, weather permitting. Skate rentals are available.
Ice Fishing
Every February, hundreds of ice fishermen from around the state descend upon Leadville for the annual Twin Lakes Fishing Derby hosted by the Leadville Rod and Gun Club. With cash and prizes at stake, it’s become quite the exciting event!
Twin Lakes isn’t the only place to find exceptional ice fishing. Other popular lakes include Turquoise Lake and Clear Creek Reservoir. For a more secluded ice fishing experience, check out Hayden Meadows or Crystal Lakes.
Big Game hunting
In and around Leadville, hunters have easy access to GMU 48 and GMU 49, where pronghorn, moose, elk, deer, and small game, like dusky grouse, snowshoe hares, and ptarmigans, are found. The GMUs around Leadville are 80% public lands, which means there’s plenty of space for everyone.
Snow Scuplture
Check out the Snow Sculpture Competition in Breckenridge in January
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Dig a snow cave or make an igloo
Sit by our woodstove fireplace and drink some hot cider