Electric Mountain Lodge — Hotel in Four Corners States

I just saw a video that reminded me of a MOST excellent time that my wife and i had at Electric Mountain Lodge nearly 30 years ago, before the time of smart phones and instant reviews so please forgive me if this review is of a time long ago ...we had reservations at EML and rented one sled in Paonia. The sled owner asked if we knew how to ride a snowmobile. I had only been on the back of one and my wife had never ridden. Since a major snowstorm was just beginning the sled owner wisely decided to lead us up the 18 miles or so to ELM. That evening the snowstorm dumped 5 feet of fresh powder on God's creation. But we were happily the only guests to be staying with the Lodge owners originally from Louisiana. The next day there was so much snow on the roof that the LA family got on the roof to shovel some of the weight off. My wife and i had no intention of venturing out alone on a sled that I only had 18 miles of experience on so we pitched in with roof snow removal. The owner was so appreciative of our help that he told us that the following day he would personally give us a tour of the area on sleds and provide my wife with her own sled. What an ABSOLUTE BLAST!! The fresh snow was so deep that you could only stop on a previous made snow track otherwise you'd sink 3 feet and be stuck. After a couple hours my wife was exhausted from multiple dig outs so she wanted to go back to the lodge. The owner, whose name i forget, asked me if I wanted to continue riding....OH boy, what an unforgettable fun and beautiful ride that he led me on across the many playfields and trails surrounding Electric Mountain Lodge!! And the day of our departure his wife led us back down the mountain back to the trailhead. Our time at Electric Mountain Lodge is what dreams...

A beautiful unique getaway experience. My wife and I went up for a day trip (with lunch) on February 25, and had a wonderful time. In the morning we drove to the Forest Service parking lot (trail head) and met the snowcat provided by the lodge at 10:30a. After being welcomed by the lodge's driver, we were driven up the snow covered road through the forest with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains for about an hour before reaching the lodge. What a comfortable and beautiful snow cat ride! All the lodge staff were very welcoming and attentive. While my wife read a book in front of the crackling fireplace in the great room, I went cross country skiing with a high quality ski set provided by the lodge, on the lodge's groomed trail. After skiing, we enjoyed a delicious lunch, from an interesting menu that included locally sourced and vegetarian options. The food service was right on. Great draft beer too! I had a local brewed IPA. After lunch, we had a blast snow tubing in front of the lodge. They have the best tubing track -- it is fast with a curved and banked track. No need for steering. Not crowded at all. Just a couple of kids having the time of their lives. Just jump on a tube supplied by the lodge, hang on and enjoy the thrill! Regretted to leave in late afternoon, but my wife enjoyed the snow cat ride while I XC skied most of the way back (all downhill). All in all, we had a great experience and highly recommend this day trip getaway to everyone. Next time we will stay...

Our trip to the electric mountain lodge was amazing. Not only did they open up early for us even when they weren’t officially open until after the holidays, They accommodated us with no need to cancel our reservation, and went above and beyond to make sure that we were taken care of from the time we arrived to the time we left. The cabin was so cute and comfortable. It was perfect for a snow getaway. And the food was amazing. Not only did they cater to us and our dietary needs but also made sure it was to our liking. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming, and very supportive throughout our long journey to the lodge, and made sure that we enjoyed ourselves every step of the way. They also allowed our dogs to attend with us and made our trip even more amazing for us since we were able to share it with our furry family. The winter sports experience with our absolute favorite, taking out snowmobile’s on the trails during the middle of a snowstorm was an amazing experience, and we appreciate everyone making that happen just for us. I would totally recommend this lodge and this company to anyone who wants a weekend getaway or even a longer stay in Colorado. Thank you Scott and team for being an accommodating, gracious host to us! We will definitely...