The Ski Grid!

Get the details on the best Northern New Mexico mountains for skis, snowboards and sleds

Angel Fire Resort

10 Miller Lane, Angel Fire,
800-633-7463

Season: Dec. 8-March 25

Full-Day Prices:

  • $77 adults
  • $67 teens
  • $29 kids
  • Seniors free

Stats:

  • 95 miles from Santa Fe
  • 2,077 ft. vertical drop
  • 80 runs: Easiest: 21%; Intermediate: 56%; Advanced: 23%
  • 7 Lifts
  • Average Snow: 210 inches

Intel: Opens the new C-4 expert run this year; expanded night skiing; sunset lessons

Pajarito Ski Area

397 Camp May Road, Los Alamos,
662-5725

Season:  Dec. 16- April 15

Full-Day Prices:

  • $49 adults
  • $42 teens & seniors
  • $34 Kids

Stats:

  • 45 miles from Santa Fe
  • 1,442 ft.
  • 44 runs: Easiest: 20%; Intermediate:50%; Advanced:30%
  • 6 Lifts
  • Average Snow: 108 inches

Intel: A new magic carpet for beginners replaces the old handle tow; new snowmaking

Red River

400 Pioneer Road, Red River,
575-754-2223

Season:   Nov. 22- March 20

Full-Day Prices:

  • $76 adults
  • $70 teen
  • $60 kids & seniors

Stats:

  • 106 miles from Santa Fe
  • 1,600 ft.
  • 63 runs: Easiest: 32%; Intermediate: 38%; Advanced: 30%
  • 7 Lifts
  • Average Snow: 214 inches

Intel: Classic ski town experience; torchlight parade and fireworks every Saturday; massive Mardi Gras celebration in February

Sipapu Ski Area

5224 Hwy. 518, Vadito,
800-587-2240

Season:  Nov. 18-April 10

Full-Day Prices:

  • $45 adults
  • $39 teens
  • $29 kids & seniors

Stats:

  • 65 miles from Santa Fe
  • 1,055 ft.
  • 41 runs: Easiest: 20%; Intermediate: 40%; Advanced: 40%
  • 6 Lifts
  • Average Snow: 190 inches

Intel: A new 2,000+ square foot day room in the lodge; new rental stock; more snowmaking

Ski Santa Fe

1477 Hwy. 475,
982-4429

Season:  Dec. 2-April 8

Full-Day Prices:

  • $78 adults
  • $60 teens
  • $52 kids
  • $59 seniors

Stats:

  • 16 miles from Santa Fe
  • 1,725 ft.
  • 83 runs: Easiest: 20%; Intermediate: 40%; Advanced: 40%
  • 7 Lifts
  • Average Snow: 225 inches

Intel: Upgraded controls for the quad lift add efficiency; new snowmaking equipment

Taos Ski Valley

116 Sutton Place, Taos
800-776-1111

Season:   Nov. 23-April 3

Full-Day Prices:

  • $105 adults
  • $85 teens & seniors
  • $65 kids

Stats:

  • 85 miles from Santa Fe
  • 3,281 ft.
  • 110 runs: Easiest: 24%; Intermediate: 25%; Advanced: 51%
  • 15 Lifts
  • Average Snow: 305 inches

Intel: A new children's center and redesigned beginner's hill feature terrain-based learning

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