Copper Mountain, CO – Copper Mountain has launched its new Ski and Ride University, a cost-effective program to learn to ski or snowboard at the Colorado resort.

Copper’s Ski and Ride University is inspired by National Learn to Ski and Ride Month and makes hitting the slopes attainable and affordable for anyone completely new to the sports of skiing and snowboarding. For $199 the package includes three ski or snowboard lessons, lift tickets, equipment rentals, close-in parking and lunch. Upon graduation and completion of the third lesson, Copper will toss in a free season pass so guests can keep progressing on the slopes for remainder of the 2014 winter season. Closing day at Copper Mountain is scheduled for April 20.

Guests must be 16 years or older and completely new to the sports of skiing or snowboarding to participate and the third lesson must be completed on or before March 30, 2014 to be eligible for the complimentary Copper Mountain season pass. Ski and Ride U can be purchased in person at a Guest Service or Mountain Sport Sales Center located in the Copper One Building in Center Village.

For more information on Copper’s Ski and Ride U visit www.CopperColorado.com/SRSU.