Elevation
9,200'
Base
10,600'
Summit
1,400'
Vertical Drop
Trails
61
680 Acres
Lifts
10
5 Types
Snowfall
198"
Annual Snowfall
16"
Nov
39"
Dec
39"
Jan
45"
Feb
42"
Mar
20"
Apr

Best known for

Eldora Mountain Resort

Located just 21 miles west of Boulder and 46 miles from Denver, Eldora is the backyard mountain for Boulder County and Colorado’s northern Front Range. From mellow beginner terrain to thrilling steeps and glades, Eldora has terrain for every type of skier and rider, including world-class Woodward terrain parks and learning progressions.

With its combination of proximity, fantastic learning terrain, low-key family-friendly vibe, and lesson programs for kids and adults, Eldora is known widely as Colorado's BEST PLACE TO LEARN. Eldora also offers uphill-skiing access, plus 42 kilometers of Nordic and snowshoeing trails. Plus, Eldora boasts easy, affordable public transportation from anywhere in the Denver metro region straight to its high-speed, six-person Alpenglow chairlift. Check out RTD's N Route for up-to-date fare and schedule info. Eldora is part of the POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Co. portfolio. For more, visit Eldora.com.

 

Where to Stay

No lodging at resort, but only five miles to Nederland bed and breakfasts, and 21 miles to Boulder where everything from world-class to budget hotel are available. Guest ranches and cabins can be found along the Peak to Peak highway.

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 07, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 19, 2026

Projected Days Open

170

Days Open Last Year

147

Years Open

63

Average Snowfall

198"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
18%
Intermediate Runs
48%
Advanced Runs
18%
Expert Runs
16%
Runs in Total
61
Longest Run
3 mi
Skiable Terrain
680 ac
Snow Making
680 ac

Lifts

10

High Speed Sixes
1
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
3

Inside Scoop

Ski and snowboard rental, four restaurants and bar at area. Group and private lessons for all ability levels. There's even an Avalanche School that introduces recreational backcountry users to managing travel in avalanche terrain. Multi-day instructional programs are available. 100 percent snowmaking. Two Mountain Sports stores feature clothing and accessories.

Reviews

Eldora is an awesome ski area that is convenient and friendly. The ski area is smaller than many of the mega-corporate Colorado resorts, and I like the feel and vibe at the ski area. I generally go with one or the other of my kids, and the trails and terrain are always a lot of fun, especially in the trees. They run out of parking on the weekends because of so many IKON passholders, which they don't sell or control quantities on.

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