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Eldora Mountain Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed March 29
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Resort Guide
Eldora Mountain is located just 21 miles west of Boulder, Colorado, offering 680 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort features a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, convenient access from the Front Range, and amenities such as ski and snowboard lessons, Nordic trails, and a variety of dining options. Eldora is known for its reliable snowmaking, diverse terrain parks, and proximity to urban centers, making it a popular choice for day trips and local skiers.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Eldora Mountain
Lifts
10
Skiable area
680 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(53 total)
Beginner
11
20% of terrain
Intermediate
26
50% of terrain
Advanced
16
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair1
- Double chair3
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Timber Tap Room – Known for its cozy mountain lodge ambiance and selection of Colorado craft beers, Timber Tap Room is Eldora Mountain’s go-to après-ski spot, offering hearty fare and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 228cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 185cm full-season avg
228cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~173.3 cm. That's 24% below the 5-year average (228 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (185 cm).
Eldora Mountain Season Snowfall
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Eldora Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 255cm with an average of 59 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 33% above this average (339cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 24cm | 6 days | 12cm | 21cm | 7cm |
| December | 25cm | 7 days | 22cm | 33cm | 7cm |
| January | 27cm | 7 days | 33cm | 44cm | 7cm |
| February | 28cm | 8 days | 44cm | 55cm | 6cm |
| March | 39cm | 9 days | 51cm | 67cm | 12cm |
| April | 49cm | 9 days | 50cm | 67cm | 13cm |
| May | 30cm | 6 days | 27cm | 54cm | 10cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
35 days scored, from 22 Feb
40
Best Day
7 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3727 Feb1cm
- 3222 Feb
- 3226 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 407 Mar13cm
- 384 Mar4cm
- 342 Mar1cm
February scored highest for Eldora Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 35 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 27, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Eldora Mountain
- Where is Eldora Mountain?
- Eldora Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Eldora Mountain?
- Eldora Mountain runs from a base elevation of 2,804 m (9,199 ft) to a summit of 3,231 m (10,600 ft), giving a vertical drop of 427 m (1,401 ft).
- How big is Eldora Mountain?
- Eldora Mountain has 680 acres (275 hectares) of skiable terrain, 53 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Eldora Mountain?
- Eldora Mountain is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Eldora Mountain?
- Eldora Mountain typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Eldora Mountain get in a typical season?
- Eldora Mountain averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
