The Ski Grid

Everything you need to know about skiing New Mexico

Angel Fire Resort

10 Miller Lane, Angel Fire,
800-633-7463
angelfireresort.com

  • 95 miles from Santa Fe
  • Full-Day Price: $84 adults,  $76 teens, $66 kids, $29 seniors
  • Number of Runs & Stats:  2,077 ft. vertical drop, 80 runs:
    Green:  21%, Blue:  56%, Black Diamond:  23%
  • Lifts: 7
  • Average Snow: 210 inches
  • Season: Dec. 13 – March 22
  • Intel: 1,000’ tubing hill is longest in state; expansive Nordic skiing system; other outdoor rec opportunities on nearby Eagle Nest Lake

Pajarito Ski Area

397 Camp May Road,
Los Alamos, 662-5725
skipajarito.com

  • 45 miles from Santa Fe
  • Full-Day Price: $59 adults, $45 teens & seniors, Kids 5th grade and younger free
  • Number of Runs & Stats: 1,442 ft., 
44 runs:
    Green:  20%, Blue:  50%, Black Diamond:  30%
  • Lifts: 6
  • Average Snow: 108 inches
  • Season: Dec. 20- April 15
  • Intel: New this year, buy advance lift tickets online for up to 50% off; an updated retail store; new programs to teach children skiing

Red River

400 Pioneer Road,
Red River, 575-754-2223
redriverskiarea.com

  • 106 miles from Santa Fe
  • Full-Day Price: $82 adults, $76 teens, $66 kids & seniors
  • Number of Runs & Stats: 1,600 ft., 63 runs:
    Green:  32%, Blue:  38%, Black Diamond:  30%
  • Lifts: 7
  • Average Snow: 214 inches
  • Season: Nov. 22 – March 22
  • Intel: Classic ski town experience; special deals for college students Dec. 14-21; torchlight parade and fireworks every Saturday

Sipapu Ski Area

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

  • 65 miles from Santa Fe
  • Full-Day Price: $55 adults, $40 teens, $40 seniors, Kids 5th grade and under free
  • Number of Runs & Stats: 1,055 ft., 41 runs:
    Green:  20%, Blue:  40%, Black Diamond:  40%
  • Lifts: 6
  • Average Snow: 190 inches
  • Season: Nov. 22 – March 31
  • Intel: Longest ski season in NM; free season pass for children 10 years and less, also valid at Pajarito and some out-of-state resorts

Ski Santa Fe

1477 Hwy. 475,
982-4429
skisantafe.com

  • 16 miles from Santa Fe
  • Full-Day Price: $84 adults, $64 teens, $56 kids, $64 seniors
  • Number of Runs & Stats: 1,725 ft., 83 runs:
    Green:  20%, Blue:  40%, Black Diamond:  40%
  • Lifts: 7
  • Average Snow: 225 inches
  • Season: Nov. 28 – April 5
  • Intel: New base bar Totemoff’s offers live music and local brews; new snowmaking equipment and a freestyle terrain park

Taos Ski Valley

116 Sutton Place, Taos
800-776-1111
skitaos.org

  • 85 miles from Santa Fe
  • Full-Day Price: $110 adults, $90 teens & seniors, $70 kids
  • Number of Runs & Stats: 3,281 ft., 
110 runs:
    Green:  24%, Blue:  25%, Black Diamond:  51%
  • Lifts:  15
  • Average Snow: 305 inches
  • Season: Nov. 23-
April 5
  • Intel: First major B Corp. ski resort for environmental sustainability; private airline Taos Air shuttles skiiers from Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles or Carlsbad
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