Eldora

The Nederland Farmers Market has officially kicked off for the summer!

Come on up to beautiful Nederland, CO, and check out the amazing Farmers Market that the town puts on! There will be tons of vendor tents with everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to freshly baked bread and pastries, to gorgeous gifts and trinkets!

Dates: 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Downtown Nederland, CO

For more info on the event, click here: https://www.nederlandfarmersmarket.org/

If you are looking for something fun to do on a Sunday this summer, definitely make your way up to Nederland and check it out. We’ll see you there!

Today and every day, we honor the life and legacy of Rett Ertl — adventurer, scholar, storyteller, and one of the people who helped shape the spirit of Eldora.

Rett’s roots at Eldora ran deep. After his father helped establish the ski area in the 1960s, Rett took over operations of what was then known as Lake Eldora Ski Area in the 1980s, carrying forward a family legacy that helped define skiing in Colorado. Eldora wasn’t just where he worked—it was truly his happy place. He built lasting friendships here, skied the mountain with family and friends for decades, and remained deeply connected to the Nederland and Eldora communities throughout his life.

In 2023, Rett co-authored Eldora: Six Decades of Adventure, preserving the history and stories of this mountain he loved so much. The book won the 2023 Skade Award for outstanding work on regional ski history, presented by the International Skiing History Association. Rett’s passion for culture, connection, and community touched countless lives both here at home and around the world.

Rett passed away on January 30, 2026, after a life fully lived. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him.

We send our heartfelt condolences to Tania, PT, Sasha, and the entire Ertl family. Thank you, Rett, for helping make Eldora what it is today.

A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 24, at Eldora’s Indian Peaks Lodge. Anyone who would like to celebrate the remarkable life of Rett Ertl is welcome to attend.

To read Rett’s full obituary, please visit https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/rett-ertl-obituary?id=60700349

To obtain a copy of Rett’s book on the history of Eldora, please visit eldoramountainsports.com.