Coppervale Ski Area

Coppervale Ski Area Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics

Established in the late 1930's as a club, by citizens of Westwood and Susanville, the original lift was a rope tow run off the rear wheels of a car chained on the top of the mountain. The first person up in the morning hiked up with gas and started the engine. Lassen College took over the Ski Area in the 1960's and started the first official ski classes. The rope tow engine was moved to the bottom of the hill and refitted with a new engine and other modifications. Whether your forte is downhill, cross country or snowboarding, Coppervale has something just right for you and the family; trails for various skill levels, a face, forest runs, a bowl and a newly created terrain park. The slopes are groomed to accommodate less advanced skiers and snowboarders....Read more