Excerpt from: Visitor's Guide to the Colorado Rockies
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| April 16, 2008 | | Copper Mountain’s summer schedule begins Saturday, June 13 and is filled with hiking, cycling, running, golf, live performances and family activities. | 
above logo provided by Copper MountainSummer Schedule…July 4 – 6 is Copper’s 3 Ring Weekend – This weekend is a free family event celebrating nature and the mountain. On July 5 listen to live music from Rusted Root and visit a sustainable “eco-village” including recycled art installations and interactive activities designed to educate and entertain. Activities include Primp My Ride, a kid-powered parade with bikes, trikes and skateboards decorated with reused and recycled crafts, to Recycled Rags, plus a DJ dance party that features favorite thrift store fashions. http://www.3ringweekend.com or call 970-968-2318 x40903. July 25-28 is Copper’s Courage Classic – The 19th annual Courage Classic is a three-day, 157-mile bike tour benefiting The Children’s Hospital Foundation in Denver. Route leads from Leadville to Summit County and back with quiet backcountry roads, competitive climbs and great views. http://couragetours.com 720-777-7499.
August 1 – 3 is Copper’s Triangle Bicycle Tour – The Copper Triangle benefits the Davis Phinney Foundation which is aimed at understanding, preventing and treating Parkinson's disease. The Road Tour is 78 miles of breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three challenging climbs. http://www.coppertriangle.com 303-282-9020.
August 9 is The Copper US Race Series Half Marathon - The series returns for a second year of competition. In addition to the half marathon through the scenic Rocky Mountains, runners can choose their race with a family style 12k run or a 5k walk. The course will start and finish in the heart of the Village at Copper.
August 9 – 10 is Copper’s Guitar Town – The world’s best guitarists join together for the 4th annual Guitar Town festival. Guitar sales and expos, workshops and jam sessions make this weekend special for guitar and music enthusiasts. Past performers include Dickey Betts, Buddy Guy, John Jorgenson, David Lindley, Tim Reynolds and Joe Satriani. www.copperguitartown.com or call 970-968-2318 x40903
August 29 – 31 is Copper Country - A Labor Day festival tradition at Copper, Copper Country celebrates the best of the American spirit. Includes live music of the country’s top fine artists and even nationally ranked rodeo competitors come together. www.coppercountryfest.com
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