Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far is Ski Cooper?

A: Ski Cooper is only 10 miles away. Our guests also enjoy skiing at Copper Mountain (24 miles), Vail and Beaver Creek (38 miles), and a number of other nearby ski areas.

Q: Do you sell ski passes?

A: Yes, we do! We sell discounted full-day passes for Ski Cooper, both child and adult, at a significant discount. These passes are priced so low that we can only accept cash, as credit card transactions would result in a loss.

Q: Is there anything else to see other than mountains?

A: While the rugged grandeur of the Rocky Mountains dominates and defines our landscape, yes, there is plenty to see and do that doesn’t involve mountains. Absolutely. For starters, the headwaters of the Arkansas River, one of the longest in the U.S., is just north of town, where you can actually step over it; drive 15 minutes south of town and you can enjoy world-class fly-fishing in its quiet eddies; another 15 minutes south and you will land at the doorstep of more than 25 rafting outfitters that will take you down its wild rapids. And that’s just for starters. Leadville and Lake County are chock full of western, mining, Victorian, and Native American history, as well as natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and an eye-popping variety of alpine flowers.

Q: How many museums are there in Leadville?

A: Our little Victorian mining town of 2000 (once over 30,000) has 7 museums, all within walking distance. For a list of local museums, go here.

Q: Do you have a continental breakfast?

A: No, we do not. There are a number of unique restaurants serving breakfast within easy walking distance, and most people prefer to get out early and enjoy our alpine sunrise and clean mountain air.

Q: Why do I need to bring a jacket if I’m coming in July?

A: Even on a summer afternoon, it can be quite chilly in the high altitude alpine environment of the Colorado Rockies. Summer nights can be downright cold, so you’ll definitely want a jacket after sunset.

Q: How high is Leadville? Is it the highest city in the world?

A: Leadville lies in an alpine valley at an elevation of 10,152 feet above sea level. Leadville is almost entirely surrounded by the 13– and 14,000-foot high ranges of the Rocky Mountains. To the west, the imposing Sawatch Range is home to Mount Elbert (14,433’) and Mount Massive (14,421’), the highest mountains in Colorado; the second and third highest in the Lower 48. Leadville is the highest city in the United States, but not the highest in the world; although you’d have to travel to South America, Nepal, or Tibet to find higher cities.