“March really treated us well in terms of snowfall and we want to keep sharing the bounty.”
BOULDER COUNTY, Colorado — Great news for all you Eldora Mountain skiers and snowboarders, due to nearly 7 feet of snowfall in March, the Colorado ski resort just announced they will stay open for an extra week (new closing date Sunday, April 21st). The added week will make the 2023/2024 ski season the longest in the resort’s 62-year history. Eldora’s current base depth is 40 inches and they have 232 inches for the season. Here is the press release from Eldora:
THANKS TO NEARLY SEVEN FEET OF SNOWFALL IN MARCH, BOULDER COUNTY’S BACKYARD SKI AREA WILL OFFER SKIING AND RIDING THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024!
Nederland, Colorado, Mar. 31, 2024 – Eldora Mountain, the backyard ski area for greater Boulder County and Colorado’s northern Front Range, is excited to announce a one-week extension of its 2023/24 operating season, making this season the longest ever in the resort’s 62-year history. Closing day had been scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2024. The new Closing Day will be Sunday, April 21. Eldora opened for the season on November 3, 2023.
“We’re thrilled to offer amazing skiing and riding conditions to our guests for one more week than we had originally planned. March really treated us well in terms of snowfall and we want to keep sharing the bounty. With so much snow and so few people this time of year, the Eldora experience is better now than at any point earlier this winter, and we’re so close to the Front Range that it’s easy to fit a quick visit to Eldora into any day of your week.” -Brent Tregaskis, Eldora President & GM
Planning to visit Eldora during the week of April 15–21? Here’s what you need to know:
- Limited Lift Operations: Sundance, Alpenglow, and Corona lifts will be open.
- Ski & Ride School: Limited private lessons available for intermediate and advanced students.
- Food & Beverage: Limited offerings available in Timbers Café, Timbers Tap House, and the Lookout Lodge.
- Nordic Center: We hope to maintain a limited offering for cross-country skiers through April 21, dependent on conditions. Hours and available terrain may be curtailed.
- Uphill Access: Uphill access will remain open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday for uphill passholders. Learn more at eldora.com/uphill.
- Closing Weekend: an action-packed Closing Weekend will be planned, with live music, events, and more on April 20–21. Details will be shared in the coming days/weeks.
- Proximity: Eldora is only 20 miles west of downtown Boulder and less than 50 from Denver, without the headaches of I-70 travel. Getting to Eldora is easy and hassle-free.
- Know Before You Go: Remember to check the daily operations report at eldora.com/conditions before leaving home to learn about late-breaking updates.
Spring at Eldora: The month of April is packed with fun events, live music, and great spring specials like 40% off Friends & Family Tickets, discounted afternoon tickets and rentals, the Spring 3-Pass, and discounted rentals for private lesson purchasers. Shop spring specials here, and browse the event calendar here.
2024/25 Alpine Season Passes: next winter’s passes are now available for purchase at the lowest prices of the year. Shop passes here.
