Eldora Mountain Resort Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Eldora Mountain Resort reviews & ratings
3.8 (17 reviews)
Ranked 139th of 155 Ski resorts
3.82 (17 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.00 (15 ratings)
Value for Money
2.83 (12 ratings)
Après Ski
3.15 (13 ratings)
Off Piste
3.21 (14 ratings)
Eating Out
2.17 (6 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado, located near Boulder, is known for its convenient access and family-friendly atmosphere. The resort offers a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging expert runs. Eldora's proximity to the Front Range makes it a popular choice for day trips. The resort features a renowned Nordic Center, offering cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Eldora's snowmaking capabilities ensure good skiing conditions throughout the season. The resort's lift system is efficient, reducing wait times. Eldora's on-site facilities include a spacious lodge with dining options. Eldora is ideal for those seeking a ski experience close to urban amenities.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
11Beginner Runs
29Intermediate Runs
11Advanced Runs
10Expert Runs
3 milesLongest Run
680 acresSkiable Terrain
680 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
10600 feetTop
9200 feetBottom
1400 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
6Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$819Season pass
$1191 day
Weather
196 inchesAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Denver International (DEN) 70KMs 90min drive
  • Colorado Springs Airport (COS) 120KMs 150min drive

Train Stations

  • Denver Union Station (Denver, CO) 85 / km 90m drive

Eldora Mountain Resort Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 3.8
Ranking: 139th of 155 resorts
3.82 (17 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.09 (11 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.00 (15 ratings)
Value for Money
2.83 (12 ratings)
Après Ski
4.54 (13 ratings)
Family Friendly
3.15 (13 ratings)
Off Piste
3.21 (14 ratings)
Eating Out
3.64 (14 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.00 (17 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.33 (15 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.08 (13 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.44 (16 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
3.65 (17 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.00 (7 ratings)
Ski School Quality
2.17 (6 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.00 (1 ratings)
Beginners
3.75 (4 ratings)
Intermediates
4.00 (1 ratings)
Advanced
3.82 (11 ratings)
Experts

All Reviews

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Jon - expert skier
Mar, 30 - 2024
Chill mountain. Its a little small so the runs are shorter but its got a little of everything and its a nice time!
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Isabel - intermediate skier
Mar, 28 - 2024
I love Eldora for a half-day of afternoon skiing due to the easy parking (if timed correctly!) and relative lack of crowds. As a student or WFH-er, Eldora is fun for getting a few afternoon runs in due to its proximity to Denver and lack of I-70.
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Nick - expert skier
Mar, 28 - 2024
Eldora is close to Boulder and great for what it is. There is decent terrain for how close it is. It has some decent steeps and tree runs and great steep groomers.
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Bradley - expert skier
Mar, 16 - 2024
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Bradley - expert skier
Mar, 16 - 2024
Great place. Snow is usually thin, but its a great place to be. Glad to have it. The only thing I cant stand is getting charged to park at the very top lot just because Im alone. Seems ridiculous to me.
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Robert - intermediate skier
Mar, 15 - 2024
Eldora is nice do to its proximity to Boulder. Good for sort, punchy runs. Great views at the top of the Indian Peaks range. Family friendly but can get busy and a little crowded feeling do to its size. Not the best value for a one day ticket but gets the job done. Recommend going on a weekday if you can.
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Isabel - beginner skier
Jan, 30 - 2024
Not a lot of beginner terrain, but that is specific to my ski level. The location is unbeatable, and the parking was reasonable on a Friday. I found the lifts to be a little slow but I was staying on the beginner side of the mountain.
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Allie - expert skier
Jan, 29 - 2024
Eldora is a phenomenal local hill that has pretty much everything you can ask for. The park is now partnered with Woodward and it is FIRE. A lot of people will disregard this resort as its smaller, but really it has everything a bigger resort has just more condensed. Lots of steep groomers, tree runs and mogul fields. If you arent proficient in the trees though, I would stay out as they are TIGHT. If you are proficient you may be able to find an area we call pillows. Its not on the map, but youll know when you find it. Best bet for accommodations is to stay in Boulder. There is one hotel in Nederland and I would avoid it. If youre driving up alone in the weekend, I would take the bus or shuttle from Boulder to avoid SOV Fees in the lot.
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Jon - expert skier
Jan, 28 - 2024
Eldora is great because its got that local mountain feel. Its wonderfully close to Boulder and its very easy to take a bus there. Is it pretty windy? Yea. Does it get icy? Yea. But is it pretty empty by 2pm? Hell Yea! Great variety of Terrain even tho it isnt very large by comparison.
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Sam - expert skier
Jan, 26 - 2024
Learned to ski here, this mountain is a great place to progress to become the skier you want to be.
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