Eldora Mountain

Eldora Mountain is a great little ski resort located in the quirky mountain town of Nederland, Colorado a place that’s actually famous for its “Frozen Dead Guy” festival! The resort is the closest ski option to Denver or Boulder, which makes it super convenient for a quick day trip or a weekend on the slopes. It’s not the biggest resort, but it has a solid mix of runs for all levels, from easy greens to some fun glades and steeper terrain. The lifts are easy to access, and you can be on the mountain in no time. Eldora is also part of the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus, which is a great deal it includes resorts like Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Snowshoe (in West Virginia), and several others. If you’re looking for a no-fuss, close-to-home mountain with good terrain and great value, Eldora’s a solid choice. This resort is not near as big as most of the ski resorts in Colorado. It’s a great place for weekend war living in Boulder.

I got my rentals from an off a mountain rental so the price of the day was worth it. Make sure to purchase it the day before to get the discount. The slopes are well maintained and the ski lifts were very nice too. All day pass is worth it the most. Lines were not long which was very nice.

Getting up to the resort is easy. They have a free shuttle on the weekend that departs from the Justice Center, or a city bus (NB1) that departs from Boulder Station. Both drop you right at the ticketing and rental buildings. I highly recommend this vs driving. The resort itself is simple and small, with a handful of mixed trail levels. The views were pretty fantastic and the lift lines and runs weren't terribly busy on a Sunday. The trails were well groomed and staff friendly. The cafe/lodge was just as you'd expect for a ski lodge. Simple food items and drinks, plenty of seats inside and out. The primary reason for my three star review is simply due to the astronomical prices. For the lift ticket, rental (boots/skis/helmet - fyi they do not rent gloves so bring them or buy them), and "basket" lockers we paid over $300 per person for those things. It is such a shame this sport has become so inaccessible. Maybe it is different for season pass holders? Either way, I hope they re-evaluate their pricing model.

Definitely enjoyed our time at Eldora! We were visiting for a conference and had the weekend to explore Denver. Unexpectedly snowed 8-10 inches which put a dent in our original plans, so we decided to make the most of it and go skiing! This resort is a little over an hour from Denver and was easily accessible (even in a small 2WD vehicle like ours). This was our first time skiing in several years and we had so much fun! There are a few green trails to get warmed up before hitting the blues. Beautiful views at the top.

I love this mountain. My sister lives nearby so this is always a must stop for us when we visit. The lifts are great, the hill is always busy but they move people along. This place is a nice option for locals and those looking to avoid I-70 I know it’s run by Icon now but it still has a hometown vibe ; much prefer to your Breck and Vail corporate America spots 5/5. Have been many times and will return.

Convenient location at close driving distance from Boulder. Facilities are rather outdated and tracks mostly similar / repetitive and it tends to get really windy but it was my first experience skiing in the US and overall a rather pleasant one with good snow, few people and a beautiful sunny day

Had an awesome first time snowboarding experience at Eldora. Neither of us had any experience and our instructor, Christopher, was seriously amazing and took us through the basics at our pace. Can't wait to go back! 👍

Really enjoyed this mountain. It's smaller than the Summit County resorts but it has a decent number of runs. It's a great destination for a day of skiing...however not enough terrain to keep you interested for multiple days. The rental process was quick and easy, the staff were all helpful. Total cost for a day of skiing and rentals was about $250...it felt a little high but I enjoyed the day. Huge kudos to the professionalism of ski patrol. I fell in the afternoon, separated my shoulder, and Kamheron had to take me down the mountain in a sled...kind of embarrassing but I felt well cared for with my injury. Overall 5 stars and I look forward to returning again.