Copper Mountain, CO

Copper Mountain Resort

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Shadrach3
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 5.5 years 318 played 306 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Straight Up, Straight Down 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

A short ski course that makes use of the copious elevation.

-Amenities: Blue Mach Vs, unideal rubber tees, good signs, sturdy next tee arrows, practice basket. The course info is near the practice basket, which is a bit of a walk from tee (1). Free parking in one garage/lot on the grounds during the summer.

-Elevation: It's here. Whether you'll like it is a more ambiguous question. Holes (1)-(6) are straight uphill, and (7)-(9) are straight downhill. It's not creative, but it is huge.

-"Friendly": My label for the combination of well-kept, easy to navigate, and hard to lose discs.

-Views: Really gorgeous views, other than the interstate, which is more of an engineering marvel than a view.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Some minimal requirements. The big challenge is obviously the slope, but there are a few treelines that force shot consideration as well. Holes are between about 200' and 330'. I imagine wind could be an issue on the wide open slopes.

Cons:

-Creativity: There just isn't any. This is nine baskets laid out on giant fairways with little use of obstacles at all. Thus, it's pretty boring. It's also a short course. You'll either struggle to reach the circle on the giant uphills, or barely throw your putters to avoid going long on the downhills.

-Pads: Uneven rubber was tricky to run up on.

-Walks: Long walk from (1) to (2), and from the end of the course back to (1).

-Mud: Meltoff creates some mud issues on (4) and most of the transitions between holes.

Other Thoughts:

Copper Mountain exists. The very old reviews here are still accurate. It's okay. It's boring, but with essential infrastructure in place and massive hills. Overall, it's a perfect candidate for the label Passable. I'd pass by unless I was a bagger or this was the closest course to me.
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hirsch449
Experience: 22.8 years 104 played 2 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Passable course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 25, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice Mach V baskets with blue powder coating. Signage seems to have improved since 2012. There's a pretty good hike between the #1 pin and the #2 tee (in and out of the woods) and there were several signs along the way. Signs also placed after most pins pointing the way to the next tee. I did not think the course was hard to navigate.

Cons:

You would think that since the first six holes go straight up the mountain that you'd get at least one chance to really bomb it down the mountain - but you'd be wrong (I certainly was). The hole lengths didn't seem to change that much going down and you finish the course a good deal of the way still up the mountain and have to hike down. Very frustrating, since adding significant length to the last three holes could have gotten you down the mountain. Other than that, the course is very repetitive. All pins and tees (expect #4) are out in the open with no obstacles impeding throws.

Other Thoughts:

Get every inch of distance you can on your drives for #1-6, since footing on the fairways is tricky and runs-ups are impossible. The uneven surfaces on the tee boxes could lead to a twisted ankle, so make sure your footwear is appropriate. I completed the course in 45 minutes, but I had to run between a lot of shots to beat rain. Wildflowers were abundant on holes 8 & 9 and it would be extremely easy to lose a disc in the middle of the fairway (of any color). However, the American Eagle chair lift parallels both of these holes, so you could enlist the help of people on the lift to help spot your disc. Also, mountain bike trails cut across the last two fairways, so be aware. The available maps are small, but help in determining which basket to throw at and where the next tee box is located. The only blind shot is #3. The pin is just beyond the trees on the right side of the picture. If the more technical half of the course is ever added back, it should boost the ratings (and enjoyment) of this course.
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markjfun
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18 years 108 played 27 reviews
1.50 star(s)

A Mediocre Afterthought 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 3, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This mountain course located at one of Colorado's larger ski areas has serious potential but ultimately falls short in more ways than it succeeds.
What it does have going for it:
- elevation changes that are challenging, yet reasonable for intermediate and advanced players
- balance of beautiful scenery in the trees and wide open areas
- mowed and well-groomed fairways
- accessibility (it's less than 5 min from I-70)
- cost (free to play and parking near Copper Village is also free in the summer)

You can pick up a map from the Guest Services / Information building near the American Eagle lift at the center of Copper Village. Tee #1 is just east of the ball golf course near a small ski lift, and it plays directly uphill. After the hole #1 basket, it turns right and steeply climbs again. After a few uphill holes, you are eventually rewarded with some really fun long bomb holes from higher ground. You will definitely have an easier time finding your disc with a second pair of eyes to spot the landing. The forest is lush and thick, as is the grass in the rough areas lining the fairways.

Cons:

Where it falls short:
- Insufficient signage
- Poorly marked/numbered baskets
- Uneven surface on tee boxes
- Blind shots without any indication of basket location

Unfortunately the cons far outweigh the pros here. It would be nearly impossible to navigate the course without the help of the small directional signs staked into the ground. However, since the course is spread out across a massive, steep, forested area, the small signs are not enough to keep you from doing some inevitable and frustrating tee-hunting. The surface area of the tee boxes is inconsistent. Some are covered with lumpy rubber mats, while others are chunky gravel.

Other Thoughts:

As previous reviewers have stated, the existing 9 holes of this course are what remains of the original 18-holer. With some improved directional signage throughout the course, flatter and larger tee boxes and bigger numbers on the baskets, Copper Mountain DGC could easily earn itself a 3.0 rating. Currently the course seems like more of an afterthought than anything.
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Wise Fool
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.1 years 125 played 116 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Major Disappointment 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 28, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Very nice new looking baskets that are blue and pretty easy to see
-Lots of elevation change (all of the holes have either up or downhill on them)
-There is something exhilarating about throwing your disc straight down a ski run
-Trash cans on several of the holes
-Signs pointing you between the holes when you have walk to them (for a seasonal course the flow is pretty easy to follow)
-Don't have to ride the lift up to the course or pay anything which is nice for a ski resort course

Cons:

-This course design shows a total lack of creativity (The first six holes are basically straight up hill shots and then the last three holes shoot straight down hill)
-There are very few obstacles on any of the holes
-This course is terribly repetitive because of the basically two different types of holes
-Hole 7 throws right back over hole 6 which could lead to some safety issues (so watch your head when playing hole 6)
-The tee-signs say par and the hole number but no distance which is a bit of a shame
-It was a little hard to tell from without distance on the tee-signs but many of the holes felt pretty short
-The tee-pads were rubber (which was nice) but they were laid down and lumpy and had railroad ties at the front and back of the tee-box which inhibited run-ups and drives a little bit

Other Thoughts:

Its a shame that the design of this course was so uncreative, ski areas have what should be great terrain for a disc golf course but the terrain here was used in boring and unimaginative ways. This course could have had potential but instead it is not worth stopping at unless you are in the area and itching for a round of disc golf.
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bobmcnelly
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.9 years 324 played 189 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 27, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good Baskets and Rubber tees. Lots of elavation change. Free mountain course.

Cons:

Kinda boring shots.....either straight up hill or straight down hill. A lot of walking for a 9 hole course.

Other Thoughts:

Bring your hiking boots.
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tigzzz
Experience: 21.8 years 110 played 2 reviews
1.50 star(s)

They tooook our holes! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 9, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Mountain setting with outstanding views. Not crowded. At the bottom of the mountain so you don't have to pay or take a lift to play.

Cons:

I think my biggest problem with this course is that I remember how fun it was before they took out 9 holes. The holes they took out were the technical in the woods holes. Now it is wide open uphill shots for 6 holes and 3 wide open downhill shots.

Other Thoughts:

There are wild strawberries all over the hill on hole 7 so if you play in late summer you get a nice added bonus. The spring wild flowers are spectacular as well.
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