Eldora Opening Early This Wednesday

BOULDER, CO -- Eldora Mountain Ski Resort is set to open ahead of schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 7. It's the resort's earliest opening date in more than two decades, according to a press release from Eldora.

The resort's newest chairlift, the six-seat Alpenglow installed prior to last season—will start up at 9:00am. It gives skiers and snowboarders access to intermediate terrain, including La Belle, Hornblower, and International trails. No beginner terrain, uphill, or Nordic Center access will be available yet, but Eldora representatives say that its mountain operations crews will continue to make snow as weather permits with the goal of opening additional terrain as soon as possible.

“With more than three feet of natural snow since October 8 and consistently cold temperatures, we are very excited to be opening earlier than we had planned,” said Eldora’s president and general manager, Brent Tregaskis, in a press release. “Eldora is fortunate to be the first Colorado resort on the Ikon Pass to open, and one of the first resorts to be open in the country."

Early season on-mountain dining options will include the Timbers Lodge and the Timbers Tap Room. Equipment rentals and snow-sports lessons will be available starting Friday, November 16, Eldora’s original opening date.

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