# 9Small Ski Area in Colorado
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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.
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.
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.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
56"
35"
24"
12"
0"
15"
Nov
42"
Dec
39"
Jan
47"
Feb
40"
Mar
17"
Apr
0"
May
Terrain Overview
18%
Beginners Runs
48%
Intermediate Runs
18%
Advanced Runs
16%
Expert Runs
61
Runs in Total
3 mi
Longest Run
680 ac
Skiable Terrain
680 ac
Snow Making
Total Lifts: 10
1
High Speed Sixes
2
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
3
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
Elevation
10600'
Summit
1400'
Vertical Drop
9200'
Base
Important Dates
November 17, 20232023/11/17
Projected Opening
April 14, 20242024/04/14
Projected Closing
170
Projected Days Open
147
Days Open Last Year
61
Years Open
311"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Eldora Mountain Resort
P.O. Box 1697
80466 Nederland, Colorado
United States
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