Festivals of the West: Copper Mountain

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Copper Mountain has a diverse summertime music scene that features an abundance of activities for the whole family. These festivals combined with the local feel and the stunning scenery Copper Mountain is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

Between the months of July-August Copper Mountain will debut the following events:

July 11-13: Colorado Running Festival
August 8-10: Guitar Town Music Festival
August 22-24: 31st Annual Genuine Jazz & Wine
August 29-31: Copper Country Festival featuring live music and arts festival

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, Janet’s Hut is an amazing glamping location to stay at while visiting Copper Mountain.

Janet’s Cabin, which is located between Vail’s Pass and Copper Mountain, it is the original summit hut that has been running for 20 years.

The cabin is one of the most popular cabins and is opened for both winter and summer seasons.

Winter season runs from the day before Thanksgiving to mid-May and the Summer season begins in the middle of July through Labor Day. 

The cabin is a unique option for the summer because it is accessible only by foot or bike which provides for a quiet, remote experience. 

Janet’s Cabin sleeps 20 people in the winter and 14 in the summer, it is also equipped with a wood stove for heat, firewood, indoor composting toilets, a wood-fired sauna, solar powered lights, twin sized bunks with mattresses and pillows, cooking and eating utensils, toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies.

For more information or bookings on this remote and stunning glamping destination, check out the website http://www.summithuts.org/Janets.html.