For safety and efficiency, Eldora is a cashless resort. We accept all major credit cards and Google, Samsung and Apple Pay. A reverse ATM is available at Indian Peaks Lodge. 

• How do the reverse ATM Machines work? Is the card specific to Eldora?
  • Guests may deposit cash in the machine and will receive a Visa card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted in the United States, even outside of Eldora. You can exchange as little as $1 per card and a maximum of $500 per card. Guests will not be charged a fee for using the Reverse ATM; the resort absorbs this cost. However, there are monthly fees assessed against balances on cards that go inactive for 90 or more days. 
• Can staff still accept cash tips? 
  • Yes*. Guests still have the option of tipping in cash. *Please note that employees will not have access to cash to break large bills.
• Are there still ATMS? 
  • No. Effective immediately all ATM’s will be removed, leaving just the reverse ATM.
• Can I attach my credit card to my Eldora Card Season Pass or Ikon Pass?
  • No, guests cannot attach a credit card to their pass and or ticket because our ticketing, retail and food and beverage operations use different point of sale systems. This allows us to offer the best system in each area. 

From Boulder go west on Canyon. This is Hwy. 119 and will take you into Nederland. In Nederland just follow the signs to Eldora. 

Eldora is closed to all public access once the ski season has ended. All of the base area plus many of the ski runs are on private land and our permit with the US Forest Service does not allow for downhill skiing during non-operational times therefore there is no mountain access allowed. Please respect the landowners' property and the rules of the US Forest Service. Thank you for your understanding. Please visit the Nederland Area Visitor Center (4W. 1st St, Nederland, CO 80466) for recreational information about the surrounding areas.

Hessie Trailhead, Fourth of July Trailhead, East Portal Trailhead, James Peak Lake Trailhead, Rainbow Lakes Trailhead, Sourdough Trailhead, Brainard Gateway Trailhead.

The lifts will run 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. 

Please note we are currently closed for the summer. 

We’ve expanded our parking lots and, as required by Boulder County, we are implementing parking fees for single-occupancy vehicles (SOVs) on weekends, holidays, and weekday powder days with 10 or more inches of snow, as reported in the morning report.

Weekends tend to be the busiest times at Eldora, particularly in December, January, and February. For ease of access and parking, the best times to visit Eldora are on non-holiday weekdays rather than weekends or holidays. 

We do not have parking reservations or paid parking spots. The only parking fee is for SOV. 

We have 10 lifts. One High-Speed 6-Person Lift, Two Quads, One Triple, Three Doubles, One Poma, and Two Conveyor (or "Magic Carpet") lifts. 

We offer 680 acres of majestic terrain.

Base elevation 9,200 feet. Top elevation 10,600 feet.

We have 17% Greens, 45% Blues, 17% Blacks, and 20% Double Blacks.

The new Alpenglow 6-Person Lift, Sundance chair, or Caribou. 

We have seven Woodward terrain parks scattered throughout the mountain. Please view the trail map for the most up-to-date locations.

9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 4 PM on weekends. 

SPRING HOURS: As of March 15, 2025, we will operate from 9 AM to 4 PM, 7 days/week. 

The Terrain Park features change from throughout the season but you can find boxes, rails, jumps, and other great Woodward features. 

Warm layers with the outerwear being waterproof. Not only should your pants and jacket be waterproof but your mittens/gloves should be also. You need eye protection with either goggles or sunglasses and we recommend a helmet instead of a hat.

Click here for the RTD schedule and detailed directions to Eldora.

The RTD bus comes from the Boulder main station at 14th and Canyon. CU students/Eco pass holders ride FREE! If you need to continue your trip on another route, please ask the driver for a transfer when you board. For further information, visit: www.RTD-Denver.com / call 303-299-6000

Boulder Creek Lodge Nederland – (303) 258–9463

We do not have any onsite lodging at Eldora. 

Dogs are allowed at Eldora between opening day and closing day, during normal operating hours.

With the exception of trained service animals, dogs must remain in our parking lots and must be leashed or in cars at all times. Dogs are not allowed on snow. Service animals specifically trained to aid persons with disabilities are welcome in our buildings.

Please clean up after your dog and dispose of pet waste properly. For your convenience, pet waste stations are located in various spots around the perimeters of our parking lots.

Owners of dogs deemed aggressive or problematic may be asked to leave. Thank you for your understanding.

Eldora offers uphill access on specific routes at specific times, to pass holder skiers and snowboarders wishing to ascend under their own power using specialized uphilling gear. Users must have a pass (Uphill Access Season Pass, IKON Pass, Eldora Alpine Season Pass) and are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with Eldora’s uphill policies as outlined here. 

Drones are not permitted at Eldora Mountain Resort.

Eldora does not provide an area for sledding & snow play. Sledding is strictly prohibited anywhere at Eldora.

Eldora does not currently offer snow tubing or hiking at the mountain.

We do not currently have night skiing at the resort. 

Once Eldora has opened for the season, we can print your Ikon Pass in Indian Peaks Lodge. Prior to Opening Day, we are unable to print Ikon passes.

The Colorado Ski Country Ski Passport program provides K through 6th-grade students the ability to access member ski areas and experience all that Colorado's resorts have to offer at an unbeatable price. The Ski Passport provides accessibility during the winter season to help kids foster a passion for skiing or riding in the great outdoors of Colorado. Learn more at Colorado Ski Country's website.

Yes. Guests can look for their lost items by visiting Guest Services in Indian Peaks Lodge or by emailing us at lostsomething@eldora.com. All items are held for 10 days.

Call Eldora Mountain Resort at 303-440-8700. When you hear the greeting, enter the number for the department you are trying to reach:

Accounts Payable: 168196

Administrative Offices: 168663

Food & Beverage: 168660

Human Resources: 168522 or hr@eldora.com

Marketing: 168829 or marketing@eldora.com

Nordic: 168510 or nordic@eldora.com

Guest Services — Season Pass — Tickets: (303) 440-8700 ext. 1

Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club (EMSC) is a competitive ski and snowboard racing program for kids ages 7-18 years. It is a not-for-profit club and is not directly affiliated with Eldora Mountain Resort.

Phone: 303-447-8014

 Fax: 303-448-9776

emsc@eldorarace.org

http://emsc.lertprograms.com/

As part of our Play Forever commitment, we are proud to provide in-kind and financial support to our community. We focus our charitable giving on three primary causes—local relief, participation, and the environment—in Boulder County and our surrounding mountain communities. Requesting organizations must be classified as 501C3 non-profits and not be affiliated with a religious or political cause.   

Due to the large volume of donation and grant requests submitted to Eldora, all requests must be made online. Please submit your request with at least 60 days lead time. PRODUCT DONATION REQUEST. MONETARY GRANT REQUEST. 

Your Eldora or Ikon Pass is non-transferable, cannot be resold, and is for your personal use only. If you use your Eldora or Ikon Pass in a fraudulent manner (such as allowing someone other than yourself to use your pass), Eldora Mountain reserves the right to confiscate or revoke your Eldora or Ikon Pass and you may also be prosecuted for fraud. 

No. We do not allow camping, or overnight parking for any vehicle. 

We ONLY allow contained fires that have an on/off switch, such as grills. 

We do not currently offer a senior discount on day tickets or passes. 

We do not have gift cards for sale. 

Webcams can be viewed here. 

Eldora only operates during the winter season, typically between November and April. 

Trail and grooming reports can be found here. 

You should've received an email confirmation that included a barcode that you can use to pick up your tickets at one of our convenient Pick-Up Boxes. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders. 

The Eldora Nordic Center offers snowshoeing. 

Online advance purchase is required for all ticket, rental, lesson, and pass products (shop here).

Check out the Weather and Conditions Report. 

We do not offer outerwear rentals. 

Redeem a Friends & Family voucher shared by an IKON pass holder. Ikon Friends and Family tickets must be purchased online at least 24 hours in advance. Print your ticket at a Pick-Up Box upon arrival at Eldora.

Friends & Family discount is 25% off the published rate.

Here are the steps to redeem:
1) Have your Ikon pass holder friend send a discount to you from their Ikon account.
2) "Claim" the discount from the email you receive. To claim the discount, you'll need to create an Ikon account (or log in).
3) Once you have created an account, click “Discount Available” and then click “Redeem Online.”
4) Navigate to the destination list and click Eldora. You will be redirected to Eldora's website and your Friends & Family benefit will show.
5) Choose a date and add to cart.
6) Checkout. You'll need to create/log in to an Eldora online account if you do not already have one.

No, we do not have a spa. 

See our media policy here.
 

A list of allowed Alpine equipment can be found here.

Nordic Center Allowed Equipment: Classic skis, Skate skis, Snowshoes, and metal-edge Backcountry Cross-Country skis.