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SKI ELDORA FANS: BOULDER CANYON HWY 119 IS OPEN!

Monday, October 7th, 2013

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.

Eldora Opening Day Announced!

Saturday, October 5th, 2013

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.

Perhaps Eldora Next Year

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

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.