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Snowboarder Found Guilty For Hit and Run Crash That Killed Famous Ski Instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO

The snowboarder who was involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed famed instructor Ron LeMaster at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, last year was found guilty on Tuesday. Nicholas Keith Martinez, 29, of Wellington, was found guilty of leaving the scene of a skiing or snowboarding crash, a petty offense, in connection with the death of Ron LeMaster. Martinez was ordered […]

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SnowBrains | January 20, 2023
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Snowboarder Involved in Hit and Run Collision That Killed Famous Ski Instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, to Stand Trial Next Week

The snowboarder who was involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed famed instructor Ron LeMaster at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, last year will stand trial on January 17th, 2023. He has pleaded ‘not guilty’. Nicholas K. Martinez, 28, entered his plea during his arraignment in Boulder County Court in October 2022. Related: Ever Read The Fine Print On A Ski […]

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SnowBrains | January 10, 2023
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The 5 Most Easily Accessible Ski Resorts From Denver

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It’s no secret that getting back and forth from many of Colorado’s premier ski resorts can be a major hassle for those living in the Mile High City. With traffic on Colorado’s highways at an all-time high, it is not always in the cards to make it all the way to Summit County for a day of skiing. Whether you’re […]

Matt Scribner | November 9, 2022
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Explained: The Mountain Ranges of Colorado

Colorado has arguably the most diverse mountains in the American West. Known to most people as just the Colorado Rockies, so many individual mountain ranges and subranges round out what makes the mountains of Colorado special. The complexity of all the mountain ranges is fascinating, and a cool little tidbit to know the next time you are driving through the […]

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Michael Pitts | November 4, 2022
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Eldora Mountain, CO – A Local Experience You Can’t Miss

Skiiers and Snowboarders hyped for Eldora's opening day (Image: Denver Westword)

Nestled into Colorado’s picturesque Front Range, Eldora is a ski resort that does not get the credit it deserves. This amazing local mountain can often be forgotten with many world-class destination resorts looming just south across the traffic-stricken I-70. However, this is precisely what makes Eldora the hidden gem that it is, and locals who know this all too well […]

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Matt Scribner | October 27, 2022
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Top 13 U.S. Park Resorts: Opinion From A Freestyle Skier

The flip side to big mountain skiing is park. They are almost like the yin and yang of freestyle skiing. Both must exist in perfect balance for the sport as a whole to progress. I am a big mountain skier by passion, but park skiing has recently become a bigger aspect of my skiing. It is a great place to learn […]

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Man Killed in Collision at Eldora Ski Resort, CO, on Tuesday Identified as ‘Icon in the Snowsports Industry’

The 72-year-old man killed following a collision at Eldora Ski Resort, CO, on Tuesday has been identified as Ronald LeMaster, a longtime ski coach, author, and icon in the snowsports industry. Ron LeMaster is best known for his books on skiing technique, including ‘The Skier’s Edge‘ and ‘Ultimate Skiing,’ reports Out There Colorado. LeMaster was involved in a collision with […]

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SnowBrains | December 3, 2021
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Eldora Ski Resort, CO, to Charge Single-Occupancy Vehicles to Park on Weekends and During Holidays

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As a COVID-19 safety measure during the 2020/21 Winter Season, Eldora Ski Resort, CO, instituted a parking reservation system to manage visitation. There will be no reservation system this winter––but there are some major parking changes planned. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Eldora, CO New for the 2021/22 Winter Season, Boulder County is requiring Eldora to charge single-occupancy vehicles a $10 fee on weekends […]

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SnowBrains | November 22, 2021
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