Keystone and Copper Mountain Ski Resorts are Opening Tomorrow! It’s a November 1 opening, just as God intended. What better way to start November, ushering in the winter season? Copper Mountain has the “E” open as well: The Excelerator lift. Oh, and the Loot Lift looks interesting:
This might be the year I ski Keystone a bit too!
Eldora Ski Resort just sent me an email. Well, they emailed a lot of people, so it’s not like they’ve given me any special treatment. Yet. I have the feeling we are going to be the best of friends, and really I don’t ask for much… just soft clean snow upon which to ski. Oh, but I digress!
The road up to Eldora Ski Resort has been opened! This is record speed, considering the huge amount of flood damage in this area around Boulder.
I did end up getting season passes at Eldora for the 2013-2014 season. Their opening day is November 22, but considering it is probably snowing there right now… it could be earlier. Some quick notes:
– Since Kids 5 and under ski free, I only ended up getting season passes for my 7 year old and myself. The family pass would have been nice though: It’s a great option.
– This area of Nederland was hard hit in the recent flood. Hopefully skiing Eldora will help that community in some small way.
– With the recent Colorado flood, I was worried the road to Eldora would be closed. But it looks to be opened by mid-October. Plenty of time. And hopefully no delays due to the federal government shutdown.
– RTD actually has daily bus service to Eldora! I’m excited by that possibility, and emailed the schedule to my phone.
| Weekday Schedule | |||
| Leave Boulder | Arrive Eldora | Leave Eldora | Arrive Boulder |
| 6:43 a.m. | 7:31 a.m. | 7:38 a.m. | 8:26 a.m. |
| 8:03 a.m. | 8:51 a.m. | 9:06 a.m. | 9:52 a.m. |
| 10:10 a.m. | 10:58 a.m. | 11:06 a.m. | 11:52 a.m. |
| 12:10 p.m. | 12:58 p.m. | 1:06 p.m. | 1:52 p.m. |
| 2:10 p.m. | 2:58 p.m. | 3:26 p.m. | 4:12 p.m. |
| 3:40 p.m. | 4:28 p.m. | 4:36 p.m. | 5:22 p.m. |
| 4:40 p.m. | 5:28 p.m. | 5:36 p.m. | 6:22 p.m. |
| Weekend/Holiday Schedule | |||
| Leave Boulder | Arrive Eldora | Leave Eldora | Arrive Boulder |
| 6:50 a.m. | 7:38 a.m. | 8:07 a.m. | 8:52 a.m. |
| 8:10 a.m. | 8:58 a.m. | 9:07 a.m. | 9:52 a.m. |
| 10:10 a.m. | 10:58 a.m. | 11:07 a.m. | 11:52 a.m. |
| 12:10 p.m. | 12:58 p.m. | 1:07 p.m. | 1:52 p.m. |
| 2:10 p.m. | 2:58 p.m. | 3:17 p.m. | 4:02 p.m. |
| 3:10 p.m. | 3:58 p.m. | 4:17 p.m. | 5:02 p.m. |
| 4:10 p.m. | 4:58 p.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 5:52 p.m. |
For further information, visit: www.RTD-Denver.com / call 303-299-6000. CU students ride FREE! Fare for Routes N & B is $5.00 one way. If you need to continue your trip on another route, please ask the driver for a transfer when you board.
It’s snowing on May Day(typical). And if you are a Colorado Ski Resort that has already closed for the year, you should probably be ashamed. Hang your head low, then suddenly get over it and open back up for the weekend. I’m taking a close look at getting Eldora Season Ski Pass. I’ll likely get the family pass, too. We’ve got some family friends that ski Eldora, and next year is the year we join them! My one question is how much of a nailbiter that road up to Eldora is in the winter… I am afterall a bit of a chicken.
First off, a snow storm is coming to Colorado! It’s been a pretty bleak year for snow in Colorado. It sounds like we might get an actual snowstorm this week though! I was going to take my kids skiing at Loveland again today, but decided instead to take them to an indoor playground. My conversation with Loveland ski school reservations was brief but informative: There was already a waiting list for the 4-5 year old ski school today. We almost didn’t get in last time, so I thought we’d just push the “easy button” for the day. This afternoon, we’ll get their season ski rentals at Larson ski and sport. They have excellent prices on season rentals:
Kid’s Pkg
(5 yrs. and under) $69.95
Standard Kid’s Package $99.95
I think having their season’s skis will help keep them excited for next time – hopefully next weekend!!
I just took my kids to the Kids Ski School at Loveland Valley. Kids are supposed to have reservations. I called the number and only could get voicemail: I don’t know if it’s a different extension than the 170 “general mailbox”, but that’s what I called into. From the road.On the way up.At a stoplight. Yeah, I’m lame.
Ideally, you should make reservations days before. Ideally, have your kids up at at 8am (9am at the latest, but there I go pushing it again). Despite being late, they took us in and got the kids suited up. I always feel like the ski resort staff and instructors are wiling to go the extra effort, and they sure make the kids comfortable.
The all-day lessons are a hundred dollars a kid, but that includes rental and ticket. I’ve been saving up my money and enthusiasm for years, and had to take the kids!
They really know their stuff at loveland, too: At the rental shop, they put the boots onto the kids for a perfect fit. That’s rare. My smallest son marveled at how the boots made him feel like he was walking on the moon. My oldest son did a great job at staying excited through the process of signup and rental. One tip for parents: Most kids can’t walk fast at all in ski boots. So don’t take off suddenly like I did!
This is the first of a lifetime of ski trips together, and I have looked forward greatly to this day. They are actually on the mountain now as I write this, an I’s better get back out to do my own skiing. 🙂
Ski Conditions / Loveland Valley / Eisenhower Tunnel
It’s blustery and cold up here, but such a wonderful day. We’ve got enough snow to “suffer through”, and the roads are passable.
Aspen Highlands Ski Resort will soon be opening. The official date is December 10, 2011. Now hit those slopes!
It’s just a few weeks until Copper Mountain opens. The official day is November 4, 2011. They usually are making snow in October, just to get the slopes ready. Copper Mountain is one of the best resorts to take new skiers. Most people look at where the challenge is, but I find it fun to get new people excited about skiing. Copper Mountain’s lumberjack lift has a plethora of slopes that help beginners relax and improve skills. The lift can take a while, but gives you a chance to check email, enjoy the scenery, or have a good conversation with your newfound ski buddies. Can’t wait!
Does it feel like ski season yet? I recommend you ponder that slopeside, with a song in your heart and powder blowing upon your face. Yeah, I said powder. Apparently, Wolf Creek has received 36 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and they are opening for the weekend. They will be open 9am to 4pm with 3 out of 5 lifts operating. Powder is specifically mentioned in this article over at westword.com. Lift tickets are $33/adult, $19/children & seniors.
I won’t make it over there this weekend, so I sure hope you’ll go. And please collect a little baggie of snow for my collection!
For an excellent list of other ski resort openings, see the list over at Colorado Ski.
Snowmass has announced their opening day!
Ever giggled the whole way down? If you’ve never had the pleasure of skiing at Snowmass, you haven’t lived. It’s premium skiing – an experience you won’t forget. Come November 25, 2010 you can “giggle like a schoolgirl”*.
Check out Snowmass on opening day of the 2010-2011 season, November 25, 2010!
*My buddy Jason came up with that on gunners view.