Skiing in New Mexico

This is a premier year-round alpine resort located in New Mexico's Rocky Mountains and offers amazing outdoor recreational activities for visitors of all ages. Angel Fire is situated at a base elevation of 8,600-feet and features terrain parks, night skiing, open cruisers, and a snowboard school on over 560 acres. In the resort, you can indulge in a variety of winter activities including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and more. The winter resort receives over 240-inches of snow in winter, and hosts events such as firework displays and torchlight parades during Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

If you're looking for a winter adventure the whole family will cherish, Taos Ski Valley is the place for you. Nestled on the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in New Mexico’s Northern region, this winter wonderland offers a variety of experiences to relax and unwind. With long stretches of well-manicured slopes and trails, Taos Ski Valley is perfect for every level of skier. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding on over 100 trails. Take a snowmobile tour to explore the breathtaking mountains. Kids can also have a great time at the world-famous Children's Center.

Known as the "Ski Town of the Southwest" and located in New Mexico's Scenic Byway, Red River Ski & Summer Area offers great winter fun for everyone. The resort receives an average of 216-inches of snow in winter, making it great for winter sports. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding or winter tubing to your heart's content on over 50 trails, which suit all level of skills. After a busy day of skiing, head down to River bars for a drink to unwind yourself. During winter, Red River also hosts parades and fireworks shows after the sun goes down.

Situated at the Sandia Mountains, the Sandia Peak Ski Area is the oldest ski resort in New Mexico and boasts a certified ski school and rental shop. Just 20 minutes from Albuquerque by aerial tram, Sandia Peak is a beautiful location for a dream winter escape. Featuring trails for cross-country skiing, vast pistes, and a terrain park for snowboarding, the ski resort is ideal for the skiers with beginner and intermediate skills.

Situated about 20 miles southeast of Taos, and two hours’ drive from Albuquerque, Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort is one of oldest family-friendly ski resorts in New Mexico. Bordered by the Carson National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Sipapu offers the longest ski season in the state and features five lifts, more than 40 trails, and terrain parks. You will find many diverse terrains here, ideal for skiers of all skill levels. The resort also provides on-site amenities like slopeside accommodation, a ski school, cafés, and a disc golf course.

Located about 18 miles northwest of Ruidoso, and three hours’ drive from Albuquerque, Ski Apache is one of country's southernmost ski resorts with over 750 acres of the ski area. With a base elevation of 9600-feet, this resort in south-central New Mexico offers spectacular views of the desert landscape. Ski Apache offers a wide range of beginner slopes, challenging bump runs, cruising runs and lot more. It also offers zip line tours and mountain biking in summer.

Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and about 16-miles drive from Santa Fe, the cultural capital of New Mexico, Ski Santa Fe is one of the highest family-friendly ski resorts in the USA. In addition to an exciting winter adventure, Santa Fe is also known for its sun-drenched landscapes, elegant architecture, and thriving artistic culture. With 12,075-foot summit, an average of 225-inches of annual snowfall, and over 70 trails, Santa Fe provides some of New Mexico's most exceptional winter amusement. The vistas across the resort are incredible, and excellent for extreme thrills including long bump runs, glade skiing, powder filled chutes, and more.