Andrew Gast To Be President & General Manager Of Eldora Mountain Resort

POWDR has announced Andrew J. Gast as the new President & General Manager of Eldora Mountain Resort beginning February 1, 2026. Serving as the General Manager at Mt. Ashland in Oregon, Gast distinguished himself through effective leadership of a community-focused ski area, earning the role at Eldora thanks to a reputation for reliable operations and ability to build public trust. Gast will continue Eldora’s long track record of providing an exceptional guest experience in the Front Range.

“Eldora holds a special place in Colorado’s ski landscape because it’s both a destination and a true community mountain, and Andrew understands what that responsibility means,” said POWDR CEO Justin Sibley. “We’re excited to welcome him to the team, and we’re confident his operational discipline and people-first approach will be instrumental as we continue to deliver a high-quality experience for our guests while supporting the incredible Eldora staff and surrounding communities.”

Sibley continued, “I would also like to express my appreciation to Brian Dobias, who has been the Interim General Manager for the past several months. He has been an outstanding leader for the team and has effectively supported Eldora throughout the summer and into the kickoff of this season.”

Gast most recently served as General Manager of Mt. Ashland Ski Area in Oregon since 2022, where he led high-volume day operations as well as set long-term strategy, while working closely with the local community and U.S. Forest Service. At Mt. Ashland, Gast helped deliver capital improvements, including a new chairlift, the first there in more than 35 years, along with trail work aimed at better flow and less crowding.

Gast’s resume also includes leadership roles at Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area in Shell, WY; Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, MT; Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, NC; and Sky Valley Ski Area in Sky Valley, GA.

“I believe ski areas are public squares as much as they are businesses,” said Andrew Gast. “When they run well, families spend time together, local kids learn to love winter sports, and the town feels proud. I’d like to help Eldora make the most of this moment – steady hands-on busy days, careful growth the community can cheer for, and finances that keep the lifts spinning.”

Gast will be relocating to Nederland and begin at Eldora on February 1, 2026.

Eldora’s previous General Manager, Brent Tregaskis, announced his retirement in May 2025. POWDR CFO, Brian Dobias, has been serving as interim-GM for the past 7 months. In 2024, POWDR announced it would sell Eldora; the company continues to make progress towards that goal with the town of Nederland. POWDR will share updates as appropriate. The resort continues to operate as usual.

Just 21 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 from Denver, Eldora is the backyard ski and snowboarding destination for Boulder County and Colorado’s northern Front Range. From mellow beginner terrain to thrilling steeps and glades, Eldora has terrain for every type of skier and rider, including world-class Woodward terrain parks and progression-based learning areas. With its combination of proximity, fantastic learning terrain, low-key family-friendly vibe, and lesson programs for kids and adults, Eldora is known widely as Colorado's best place to learn. Eldora also offers 42 kilometers of Nordic and snowshoeing trails, plus uphill-skiing access.

Eldora boasts affordable public transportation from anywhere in the Denver metro region straight to its high-speed, six-person Alpenglow chairlift. Check RTD-Denver.com for up-to-date fare and schedule info. Eldora is part of the POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Co. portfolio. To learn more, please visit eldora.com.