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The Skiing at Eldora
Locals head straight to Corona Bowl to do laps in the Salto and Moose Glades. The trees are nicely spaced and the top slope is steep enough to satisfy experienced skiers. Limited traffic on this side of the mountain means that if the weather holds, good snow sticks around for several days.
The ski school at Eldora is outstanding for a mountain of its size. Families in Boulder who spend Christmas in Telluride send their kids here to learn to ski.
The well-stocked Nordic Center serves as the gateway to 25 miles of groomed, undulating trails. At an elevation around 9200’, it provides a great altitude workout and is one of the best Nordic spots in the state.
The Town: Eldora
A Few Words on the Snow
A Few Words On The Snow
If you're waiting for a powder day at Eldora Mountain Resort, then you might have a long wait. Only 9.0% of winter days see more than 6 inches of snowfall, which means, on average, you'll have to spend 10 days or more mining the slopes at Eldora Mountain Resort to score that one great day. It could be worse, however. You could be muskie fishing.
Skiing at Eldora Mountain Resort is about getting outside, ripping up the slope, eating chili dogs and getting in as much vertical as you can. It's not about big dumps. And that's okay. This place is about honing your skills for that trip to Snowbird or Alaska. With only 2.0% of months at Eldora Mountain Resort getting more than 90 inches of snow, this isn't the place to set up your powderhound shack.
Drought Potential
If you're banking on snow and you're boarding a plane for a week at Eldora Mountain Resort, you should temper your expectations. This is a place where winter drought can grab hold of the weather pattern for long periods, as 35.0% of the winter months here see less than 30 inches of snow.Getting to Eldora
Getting to Eldora Mountain Resort, if you're flying in
The stretch from the Denver airport takes a modest drive of 85 minutes, not enough for your legs to fall asleep before you stretch out in the parking lot.