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Eldora just a
mogul away
When you have the minimum of time and
the maximum of need, Eldora Mountain Resort is the place. Just a one-and-a-half
hour drive of 75 miles, Eldora can scratch the snow sport itch with a
minimum of fuss. This season your backyard ski resort has new expert run
in Corona Bowl and improved gladded ski area.
With
nearly 1,400 vertical feet of challenging terrain; good snowmaking top
to bottom; slow, old lifts; friendly staff; hardcore local skiers, and
a wicked wind coming in from Corona Pass, Eldora is a favorite of many
Front Rangers
Beginners and novices ski areas are located on the east side of the parking
lot, with three chairlifts and a tow far away from the high-speed traffic.
Intermediates and advanced skiers are given 14 runs--cruisers and bumpers--
served by three lifts. Experts have Corona Lift, with the fast Corona
Bowl and a couple of big, tightly gladed forest runs.
Beyond Corona is West Ridge, a bump run as steep and scary as any in the
state. Between the main hill and the novice area is a race-training hill
that's roped off most weekends.
Vital
statistics: The vertical rise is 1,400 feet with 680 skiable acres, 11
lifts and 53 trails. Eldora claims an average snowfall of 311 inches per
year with 340 snowmaking acres. Special facilities include Colorado's
steepest half pipe, three terrain parks and a private children's ski area.
Their season is November 10 to April 15.
Little known fact: The album cover for Supertramps'
Even in the Quietest Moments was photographed at the summit of
Eldora Mountain Resort.
Main number and snow report line for Eldora: 1-303-440-8700.
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