Who We Are
The Eldora Mountain Ski and Snowboard Club (formerly known as the Lake Eldora Race Team or LERT) was formed in 1975 to support local interest in ski racing.
The organization focused on providing a team centered racing experience for those who love to ski race, catering to all ages. In the mid 90’s, LERT became a more formal entity providing ski racing programs to young skiers on the Front Range. As LERT evolved through the decades it introduced programming for every season, including, skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. LERT is now the parent company of Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club (EMSC) and Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA).
EMSC has emerged as a top team and program in the Rocky Mountain Division. There are racing, freeride/freestyle ski and snowboard, and all mountain programs offered. All these programs are built to introduce kids and young adults to the competitive world of skiing and snowboarding. EMSC offers an array of programs to a diverse group of athletes with a wide range of ability.
EMSC and SMBA make up LERT the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This organization holds fundraising events, has a team of talented directors, and coaches with proficient skiing, snowboarding, and cycling experience to head a series of formal programs. LERT takes pride in creating opportunities for all kids no matter their financial background to experience these amazing sports. In sports that have economic barriers, LERT’s approach is to offer world class coaching, equipment, and transportation to/from the mountains and trails at an affordable price.
2022 Development Club of the Year
Meet our Executive Director
Matt is our Executive Director and fearless team leader. He is dedicated to his mission of keeping kids outside away from screens through sports like skiing, snowboarding , and cycling. He has been with EMSC for over 30 years and has shaped boulders snowsports community. Matt is well known in the PSIA and USASA world as a coach, trainer, and examiner. Because of his hard work over the years, we are able to run the best ski and snowboard program on the front range. Matt is an avid uphill skier and loves being on his bikes.
David has been with EMSC for 6 years. He started out as our head snowboard coach and has been directing the Freestyle & Freeride Team and Devo Program for 5 seasons now. David started his coaching path in NC and worked as the head coach for the Beech Mountain Academy. Although he is a snowboarder, he is very passionate about coaching athletes of all disciplines. David is our head freeride coach and is an active competitor on the Freeride and Freestyle Scene. When he’s not searching for pow, you can find him riding his mountain bike or ski blades.
Meet our Freestyle & Freeride Director
Athlete Testimonials
“I basically grew up at Eldora in their ski programs. Starting at 4 years old and over the course of 10 years, I progressed from Eldorables and Trek to Eldora Mountain Ski and Snowboard Club youth racing league and ability programs. Now as a NCAA Champion and member of the US National Ski Team, I think it’s safe to say none of it would have been possible without Eldora and their support. I am really lucky to be an ambassador for Eldora and be able to call it home.”
- Storm Klomhaus
I enjoy EMSC because we have great adventures where I can not only have fun and hangout with friends, but also learn new tricks and how to be a better snowboarder. The trips are lots of fun. Last season I got to ride at Steamboat, Copper, Crested Butte, Winter Park, Breck and Eldo. I’m looking forward to even more progression this winter.
- Wesley, Freestyle & Freeride Snowboard Team Athlete
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