New Mexico Outdoor Sports Guide Ski Resorts
New Mexico Downhill Skiing
and Snowboarding by Region
Central | North
Central | Southeast
North Central Region
More mountains rise from this region than anywhere in the state, so most of New Mexico’s downhill ski areas sit here. Steep inclines and plentiful snowfall offer skiers consistent conditions and lots of powder days.
Angel Fire ResortIdeal for all skier abilities; spacious, groomed slopes; family-oriented destination skiing resort; state’s only high-speed quad chairlifts. Boasts new snowboard and ski school. |
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| Angel Fire Resort PO Drawer B Angel Fire, NM 87710 Website: www.angelfireresort.com Information: 800-633-7463 Snow conditions: 800-633-7463 Reservations: 800-633-7463 |
Season: December 15, 2000 to March 25, 2001 Mountain stats: base elevation, 8,600 ft.; peak elevation, 10,677 ft.; vertical drop, 2,077 ft. Skiable acreage: 445 Average annual snowfall: 210 in.; snowmaking on 55% of trails Number of named trails: 68; 31% beginner, 48% intermediate, 21% advanced Longest trail: 3.2 miles Number of lifts: 6; 2 high-speed quads, 3 doubles, 1 surface Ski area hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Half-day ticket hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaThe Jemez Mountains’ only downhill skiing/snowboarding area; offers challenging ungroomed mogul runs to powder aplenty in the trees. |
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| Pajarito Mountain Ski Area PO Box 155 Los Alamos, NM 87544 Website: www.skipajarito.com Information: 505-662-5725 Snow conditions: 505-662-SNOW; out of state: 888-662-SNOW Reservations: 800-444-0707 Email address: pajarito@mesatop.com |
Season: Mid-December 2000 to mid-April 2001, depending on snow conditions, please call ahead. Mountain stats: base elevation, 9,031 ft.; peak elevation, 10,441 ft.; vertical drop, 1,410 ft. Skiable acreage: 280 Average annual snowfall: 125 in.; No snowmaking Number of named trails: 37; 20% beginner, 50% intermediate, 30% advanced Longest trail: 2.5 miles Number of lifts: 6; 1 quad, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 1 surface Ski area hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Special holiday schedule: open daily from 12/23/00 through 1/1/01 conditions permitting. Half-day ticket hours: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Red River Ski AreaLocated in center of former mining town; |
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| Red River Ski Area PO Box 990 Red River, NM 87558 Website: www.redriverskiarea.com Information: 505-754-2223 Snow conditions: 505-754-2220 Reservations: 800-331-SNOW |
Season: November 23, 2000 to March 25, 2001 Mountain stats: base elevation, 8,750 ft.; peak elevation, 10,350 ft.; vertical drop, 1,600 ft. Skiable acreage: 290 Average annual snowfall: 252 in.; snowmaking on 85% of trails Number of named trails: 57; 32% beginner, 38% intermediate, 30% advanced Longest trail: 2.5 miles Number of lifts: 7; 2 triples, 4 doubles, 1 surface Ski area hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Half-day ticket hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Sipapu Ski and Summer ResortSmall, rustic skiing resort along Rio Pueblo in Carson National Forest. Unflagging hospitality caters to family skier/snowboarder fun. |
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| Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort Route Box 29 Vadito, NM 87579 Website: www.sipapunm.com Information: 505-587-2240 Snow conditions: 505-587-2240 Reservations: 800-587-2240 Email address: resort@sipapunm.com |
Season: December 14, 2000 to March 19, 2001 Mountain stats: base elevation, 8,200 ft.; peak elevation, 9,065 ft.; vertical drop, 865 ft. Skiable acreage: 40 Average annual snowfall: 110 in.; snowmaking on 70% of trails Number of named trails: 20; 20% beginner, 60% intermediate, 20% advanced Number of lifts: 3; 1 triple, 2 surface Ski area hours: lifts open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily; rental shop and retail open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Half-day ticket hours: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Ski RioVariety of terrain; destination resort close to Colorado border. Snowboarding as popular as skiing here; also snow skating, cross-country skiing, tubing, snowcat tours, sleigh rides. |
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| Ski Rio Post Office Box 159 Costilla, NM 87524 Website: www.skirio.com Information: Reservations: 800-2-ASK-RIO email: info@skirio.com |
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Ski Santa FeFlanks the Pecos Wilderness in the Santa Fe National Forest 18 miles northeast of Santa Fe; offers broad intermediate skiing/snowboarding runs to narrow expert trails tucked into |
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| Ski Santa Fe 2209 Brothers Road, Suite 220 Santa Fe, NM 87505-4126 Website: www.skisantafe.com Information: 505-982-4429 Snow conditions: 505-983-9155 Reservations: 800-776-7669 Email address: info@skisantafe.com |
Season: November 23, 2000 to April 8, 2001 (tentative) Mountain stats: base elevation, 10,353 ft.; peak elevation, 12,003 ft.; vertical drop, 1,650 ft. Skiable acreage: 550 Average annual snowfall: 225 in.; snowmaking on 50% of trails Number of named trails: 43; 20% beginner, 40% intermediate, 40% advanced Longest trail: 3 miles Number of lifts: 7; 1 quad, 1 triple, 2 doubles, 3 surface Ski area hours: lifts open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily Half-day ticket hours: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Taos Ski ValleyTop-ranked ski school; legendary steep chutes; |
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| Taos Ski Valley PO Box 90 Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Website: www.skitaos.org Information: 505-776-2291 Snow Conditions: 505-776-2916 Reservations: 800-776-1111 Email address: tsv@skitaos.org Rentals: Adventure Ski Shops, www.newmex.com/adventureski/ |
Season: November 23, 2000 to April 8, 2001 Mountain stats: base elevation, 9,207 ft.; peak elevation, 11,819 ft.; vertical drop, 2,612 ft. Skiable acreage: 1,100 Average annual snowfall: 320 in.; snowmaking on 98% of beginner and intermediate trails Number of named trails: 72; 24% beginner, 25% intermediate, 51% advanced Longest trail: 5.25 miles Number of lifts: 12; 4 quads, 1 triple, 5 doubles, 2 surface Ski area hours: lifts open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily Half-day ticket hours: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Central Region Skiing
Sandia Peak Ski AreaCarved into the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains. Snowboarders, telemark and downhill skiers can ride the Sandia Peak Tramway to the top from Albuquerque or drive around the mountains through Cedar Crest to access 30 groomed trails. Lessons and competitions offered in each of the downhill skiing disciplines. |
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| Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway 10 Tramway Loop NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Website: www.sandiapeak.com Information: 505-242-9133 Snow Conditions: 505-857-8977 Email address: info@sandiapeak.com |
Season: Mid-December through mid-March Skiable acreage: 200 Snowmaking on 30 acres of trails Ski area hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily (11:00 am to 4:00 pm Christmas Day) Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Southeast Region
Ski ApacheSierra Blanca, at 12,000-foot-high, overlooks Ski Apache Resort, featuring New Mexico’s only gondola lift. This international skiing area attracts scores of Mexican skiers. |
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| Ski Apache PO Box 220 Ruidoso, NM 88355 Website: www.skiapache.com Information: 505-336-4356 Snow conditions: 505-257-9001 Lodging information: 800-253-2255 Email address: info@skiapache.com |
Season: November 23, 2000 to Early April 2001 Mountain stats: base elevation, 9,600 ft.; peak elevation, 11,500 ft., vertical drop, 1,900 ft. Skiable acreage: 750 Average annual snowfall: 183 in.; snowmaking on 33% of trails Number of named trails: 55; 20% beginner, 35% intermediate, 45% advanced Longest trail: 2.5 miles Number of lifts: 11; 1 four-passenger gondola, 2 quads, 5 triples, 1 double, 2 surface Ski area hours: 8:45 am to 4:00 pm daily Half-day ticket hours: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Snowboards permitted? Yes |
Snow CanyonOwned by the Village of Cloudcroft, Snow Canyon is a small day-use skiing area that welcomes beginner and intermediate skiers to its 21 friendly slopes. Great place to learn and hone downhill skills. Information: |
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