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December 8, 2001,
January 12, 2002
TELEMARK 1 DAY SEMINAR
This one day telemark seminar is designed for all levels of skiers. Come out and give this rapidly growing sport a try! These seminars combine the fine tradition of telemark skiing and the latest advances in techniques. Cost is $85 and includes lift ticket. Price without lift ticket is $70. Call (888)229-9475 for details.

December 8-9, 2001
8-9 TUNE UP SEMINAR
This two-day seminar is designed for all levels of skiers. Get back on the slopes with confidence! Focus on re-mastering skills that may have been lost during the summer months and maximize your skiing enjoyment all season long. Cost is $175 and includes lift ticket, video analysis, apres party. Cost without lift ticket $150. Call (888)229-9475 for details.

December 8-9, 2001
RACE FAST CAMP
This two-day seminar is designed for intermediate skiers and above. Whether you’re a first time racer or a TeamSki and Masters competitor, this camp will get you up to speed early in the season. Cost is $175 and includes lift ticket, video analysis and apres party. Cost with out lift ticket is $150. Call (888)229-9475 for details.

December 15-16, 2001
January 5-6, 2002,
January 19-20, 2002,
February 2-3, 2002,
February 9, 2002,
February 23-24, 2002,
March 2-3, 2002
COPPER MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD SERIES
The longest-running amateur snowboard series in North America gets better every year! The USASA sanctioned series includes Giant Slalom, Slalom, Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Border X. Registration will be held at Jack’s Slopeside Grill on the day of the event. Special racers’ lift tickets are available. Call (888) 229-9475 for details.

December 20-25, 2001
SANTA CLAUS SKIS COPPER!
Santa has been spotted making turns at Copper Mountain! Join this holiday legend as he gets in some last turns before the holiday rush and spreads good cheer while giving out goodies. Call (888) 229-9475 for details.

December 22, 2001,
December 29, 2001
BIG AIR DEMO
Watch Copper's Freeride Team defy gravity and sensibility. These pro athletes pull off stunts that will amaze you.

3-3:30pm at the base of the American Eagle lift.

December 24, 2001
CHRISTMAS EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS
One of the most beautiful holiday displays in the Rocky Mountains, a torchlight parade makes its way down the “Main Vein” trail to The New Village at Copper just after dark. A spectacular light show at the base of the American Eagle in The New Village follows. For more information call (888) 229-9475.

December 31, 2001
New Year's Eve Big Air Demo
Watch Copper's Freeride Team defy gravity and sensibility. These pro athletes pull off stunts that will amaze you. Time and Location TBD.

New Year's Eve Wild West Dinner
Copper will host a Wild West Buffet Dinner to prepare for the New Year. Time, Location and Cost per person TBD.

New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade
Watch this beautiful parade as it makes it way down the hill guided by torches. Time and Location TBD.

New Years Eve Fireworks
Time and Location TBD.

New Year's Eve Wild West Dinner
Copper will host a Wild West Buffet Dinner with live entertainent, dance instructors, old time photos and more. Get ready to kick off the New Year Wild West-ern style. Time, Location and Cost per person TBD.

Cyber Light Show
Watch this colorful and festive display shine on the mountain and into the sky on New Year's Eve.

January 5-6, 2002
SALOMON OASIS
Back for a third season, Copper hosts the Salomon Oasis – a free ski and snowboard equipment-testing event spread over two days. The Salomon Oasis will offer something for everyone, featuring alpine ski and snowboard products from Salomon’s 2001/02 line. For more information call (888) 229-9475 or check out Salomon’s website at www.salomonsports.com.

January 12-13, 2002
MID SEASON SEMINAR
This two-day seminar is designed for all levels of skiers. Now that your ski legs are back, take your skiing to the next level! Cost is $185 and includes lift ticket, video analysis, apres party. Cost without lift ticket $160. Call (888)229-9475 for details.

January 26, 2002,
March 9, 2002
TELE TEASE SEMINAR
This half day telemark seminar is designed for all levels of skiers. Come out and give this rapidly growing sport a try! These seminars combine the fine tradition of telemark skiing and the latest advances in techniques. Cost is $53 and includes lift ticket. Price without lift ticket is $43. Call (888)229-9475 for details.

January 28, 2002
TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER TO THE SLOPES WEEK
– Based around the Fifth Annual Snow Sports Association for Women’s Take Your Daughter to the Snow Week, this event encourages women of all ages and abilities to spend a day on the slopes. Take your Daughter to the Slopes Day offers a great opportunity to learn, progress, and enjoy the wonders of the outdoors. For event details and packages call (888) 229-9475.

February 2-3, 2002
WOMEN’S SEMINAR
Designed for and taught by woman for women. This two day seminar is available to all levels of skiers, Created to give women confidence on the slopes while improving their skills and building camaraderie with other class members. Cost is $225 and includes lift ticket, video analysis, continental breakfast and apres party. Cost with out lift ticket is $195. Call (888) 229-9475 for details.

February 9, 2002
JIMMY HUEGA SNOW EXPRESS
The Snow Express roars into Copper Mountain for the fifth consecutive year bringing recreational teams of three skiers and or snowboarders together to compete against one another while raising money for the Jimmie Heuga Center - a nonprofit, scientific research organization that helps people with MS. The event at Copper will be one of more than 30 events held nation-wide this season - winning teams from each event will go on to the finals and compete for big prizes. For more information on participating, call (800) 367-3101.

March 16-17, 2002
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
Shamrock’n celebration in The New Village. Celebrate St. Patt’y Day with a high alpine twist on the usual Irish traditions…. live music, green games including the Shamrock Walk and Shamrock Search, Irish fare, drink specials, Leprechauns and more. Call (888)229-9475 for details

March 30-31, 2002,
April 6-7, 2002
COPPER MOUNTIAN FREERIDE EVENT
Due to the increasing popularity of the snowboard series, Copper has opened up the competitive arena to freeriding skiers for a second year. Skiers and snowboarders are welcome to participate in the second annual freeride series including Snowboard Cross, Skier Cross, Halfpipe and Slopestyle events. Registration will be held at Jack’s Slopeside Grill on the day of the event. Special racers’ lift tickets are available. Call (888) 229-9475 for details.

March 31, 2002
EASTER EGG HUNT, BRUNCH, SKI WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Easter egg hunts for children, skiing with the Easter Bunny, and brunch makes this a fun-filled day for the whole family. Easter services will also be held on-mountain. For more information, call (888) 229-9475.

April 20-21, 2002
SUNSATION 2002
Sunsation 2002 will be a “blowout bash” in celebration of spring skiing, the bright Colorado sun, the end of the season and the coming of summer. Big name, live music acts and a variety of events and activities including sumo wrestling, barbecues, body art stations and much more will keep guests rocking into the wee hours of each night. Call (888) 229-9475 for more details.

April 21, 2002
17th ANNUAL EENIE WEENIE BIKINI CONTEST
Best undressed wins! One of Copper Mountain’s most popular and unusual events, the Eenie Weenie Bikini Contest promises to attract male and female competitors of all ages. Summit County’s own Biff America emcees as competitors slide down the Main Vein trail and through the finish line while strutting their stuff. Festivities get underway at 4pm and a party follows the event. For more information call (888) 229-9475.

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