Shredding Ski Cooper: No Crowds, Great Value

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Ski Cooper outside Leadville, Colorado, offers an affordable, uncrowded skiing experience with rich historical connections to the 10th Mountain Division. The resort stands apart from corporate-owned ski areas, offering great value tickets and a meaningful opportunity to honor the veterans who shaped American skiing.
• Natural Medic films a ski run at Ski Cooper, experiencing ideal conditions with manageable crowds
• Detailed history of how the 10th Mountain Division trained nearby during WWII before fighting in the Italian Alps
• Monuments at Ski Cooper commemorate the 990 soldiers who lost their lives during the WWII campaigns
• 10th Mountain Division veterans went on to establish major Colorado ski resorts, including Vail and Aspen
• Cooper provides an affordable alternative to corporate resorts while maintaining excellent skiing conditions
• Budget approach to ski gear with tips on finding quality equipment at thrift stores for under $100
• Recommendation to rent equipment first before investing in personal gear
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Chapters

1. Intro to Ski Cooper adventure (00:00:00)

2. 10th Mountain Division history (00:00:59)

3. World War II memorials at Cooper (00:03:46)

4. Ski experience on the slopes (00:05:25)

5. Budget-friendly skiing gear guide (00:08:42)

6. Final thoughts and subscribing request (00:11:24)