- From left, Ziggy Avjen, Jose Garcia, Mason Richard, Juniper Morales, Naomi Perlman and others celebrate opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Cars pack a parking area as snow falls on opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders heads to the hill from the parking...]()
Skiers and snowboarders heads to the hill from the parking area during opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders wait in line during opening day at...]()
Skiers and snowboarders wait in line during opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![From left, Ziggy Avjen, Jose Garcia, Mason Richard, along with...]()
From left, Ziggy Avjen, Jose Garcia, Mason Richard, along with other snowboarders and skiers, celebrate the opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders head up the mountain on opening day...]()
Skiers and snowboarders head up the mountain on opening day of the season at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders enjoy eight inches of fresh powder during...]()
Skiers and snowboarders enjoy eight inches of fresh powder during opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders enjoy eight inches of fresh powder during...]()
Skiers and snowboarders enjoy eight inches of fresh powder during opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![A snowmaking machine operates at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland,...]()
A snowmaking machine operates at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders prepare for opening day at Eldora Mountain...]()
Skiers and snowboarders prepare for opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Snowboarders celebrate opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland,...]()
Snowboarders celebrate opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Laura Vianchi writes new snow totals on a whiteboard for...]()
Laura Vianchi writes new snow totals on a whiteboard for opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Carson Giles celebrates opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in...]()
Carson Giles celebrates opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skiers and snowboarders head up the mountain on opening day...]()
Skiers and snowboarders head up the mountain on opening day of the season at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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From left, Ziggy Avjen, Jose Garcia, Mason Richard, Juniper Morales, Naomi Perlman and others celebrate opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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By Hyoung Chang | hchang@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Skiers and snowboarders flocked to Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland on Thursday for opening day of the season as snow fell across the Front Range. Colder days and snowstorms have allowed many of Colorado’s ski resorts to open earlier than scheduled.
