Lake Eldora Ski Area Lift Ticket Circa 1960s #CLT-6359
Brief Description
This vintage lift ticket came from the Eldora Mountain Resort, known as the Lake Eldora Ski Area at the time. This small ski area is located just outside of Denver, and along with Echo Mtn, is one of the closet ski areas to the city.
Info
- Date: c. 1960s
- Size: 2 3/16" x 4 3/4"
- ID: CLT-6359
- Acquisition Date: May 2025
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Photographed in light box.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
Tickets of this style generally come from the 1960s. They are identified by a hole at the top with a metal grommet to keep the ticket from tearing.
This ski area opened in 1962 with two rope tows. The first chairlift opened in 1967.
Comments & Discussion
This ticket was made by Weldon, Williams, & Lick, a company from Ft. Smith Arkansas that made tickets for many Colorado ski areas during the mid-1900s.
Similar tickets from the Lake Eldora Ski Area during this era have also been spotted in yellow.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: There is a dark spot on the lower center/bottom. The area near the top edge has some damage, but the edges are in good condition.
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