Ski Cooper - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Tennessee Pass is a high mountain pass in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. It is a premier Colorado destination for cross- country skiing, backcountry dining, and cozy overnight accommodations in our sleep yurts. The pass is traversed by U.S. Highway 24, allowing access between Leadville and Interstate 70 in the Eagle Valley. The pass has a gentle approach on both sides with few steep gradients and no major hairpin curves.

Buckeye Peak is a mountain in the Sawatch Range in United States.One attraction of Buckeye Peak is that it makes a fairly easy and fairly safe ascent year round. There are many easy routes up the peak, but there are also some challenging snow couloir routes as well. There are some steep cliffs about, but rock quality is unknown.

Slide Lake is a beautiful Alpine Lake situated at 11,740' in elevation. The area is flanked on the Southwest by Homestake Peak, and half of the lake is part of the Holy Cross Wilderness Area. Slide Lake and the surrounding area are​ popular among hikers, anglers, offroaders, and those looking to seek Wilderness Areas' solitude.

Fremont Pass is one of the highest, most scenic roads in Colorado, and is named after famed American west explorer John C. Frémont.It forms the continental divide on the border between Lake County and Summit County. The pass is named for John C. Frémont, an explorer of the American West who discovered the pass. Despite being one of the highest mountain passes in the state, the only steep part is the switchback on the final ascent toward the Climax mine on the south side.

West Tennessee Lakes is a 5 km blue singletrack trail located near Leadville Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. It takes off from Lily at a steep grade headed northwest from here. The route finds its way around a rocky hill towards the wide meadow which envelops West Tennessee Creek.

Mount Arkansas is an impressive peak that dominates the view from Freemont Pass on Route 91. The western slopes are less steep but are covered with scree. A good trekking destination and also there are so many tings to see and do.