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Competition Season in New Mexico Competition Season in New Mexico

Competition Season in New Mexico

Athletes from far and wide will descend on TAOS Ski Valley to test their skills.

72 Hours Around Santa Fe

72 Hours Around Santa Fe

Looking for the ideal itinerary on your next trip to Santa Fe! We have your next 72 hours mapped out and it is full of adventure, great food and lots of culture.

February is For Fun!

February is For Fun!

Red River Songwriters’ Festival February 2 – February 4 If you’ve ever wanted to spend a few days in the beautiful mountains of northern New Mexico, hanging out with some of your favorite songwriters, doing a little eating, drinking, and perhaps skiing….then this event is for you. Texas Red’s Red River Songwriters’ Festival was founded by Drew… Read More

January 2023 Events Around New Mexico

January 2023 Events Around New Mexico

Ring in the new year by attending some of our favorite events all month long. From wine festivals and anniversary parties to saluting our members of the military, here’s what’s happening throughout New Mexico in January 2023. CHAMA CHILE SKI CLASSIC January 13-15, 2023 Welcome to the 50th Anniversary!!! The 1970s were 50 years ago?… Read More

SKI NEW MEXICO DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SKI VACATION PACKAGES

SKI NEW MEXICO DEALS, DISCOUNTS AND SKI VACATION PACKAGES

Ready to hit the slopes? New Mexico’s top resorts are offering exclusive deals and vacation packages for skiers this season. Level up your resort this ski season. Santa Fe Skiers, now is your chance to experience true luxury at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. On 4-night stays and longer, get two adult two-day… Read More

Enchanted Circle Weekend Getaway

Enchanted Circle Weekend Getaway

The Enchanted Circle is home to quaint western towns, modern mountain resorts, everything in between, and some of the best skiing on the planet. A gateway to once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with so much to do. Take a weekend to explore this distinctly New Mexican alpine oasis and discover the… Read More

Spectacular Spring Snow!

Spectacular Spring Snow!

Don’t cry because we’re on the tail end of winter—Smile because we still have an entire month to get out there and make some snow tracks! And thanks to Mother Nature’s perfectly-timed and generous storm cycle last week, there is plenty of snow on the mountains! Taos got more than 52 inches of fresh powder,… Read More

History of Skiing in New Mexico

History of Skiing in New Mexico

New Book Released on New Mexico’s Ski History in Photos New Mexico has one of the oldest ski cultures in the American West, going back to the miners ofthe late 19th century who used skis as practical tools for accessing snow-covered terrain, and forfun. Recreational skiing arose in the 1920s among students of the Los… Read More

OLD CHAIRS, OLD MEMORIES

OLD CHAIRS, OLD MEMORIES

03/10/2021 Old Chairs, Old Memories | By Snowsports Journalist Daniel Gibson | A fun, new, short film I ran across online, the Solomon-produced 12-minute documentary titled “The Chairlift,” got me thinking about these mechanical devices that are so essential to downhill skiing as we know it. While self-powered backcountry skiing is growing by leaps and… Read More

Skiing New Mexico’s Hidden Gems

Skiing New Mexico’s Hidden Gems

New Mexico Puts the “Family” in Skiing

New Mexico Puts the “Family” in Skiing

Make the Most of Spring on the Slopes in New Mexico

Make the Most of Spring on the Slopes in New Mexico

As the ski season nears an end, be sure you are making the most of this time of year. Check out these events scheduled in February and March at New Mexico Ski Areas. From adults only outings to family friendly competitions there is sure to be an event just right for you! Angel Fire Feb…. Read More

Youth Ski Programs in New Mexico

Youth Ski Programs in New Mexico

Developing new skills or honing existing ones is an important part of child development. In fact, novel experiences are shown to increase happiness and learning. Learning to ski or snowboard in a youth program is one way children can have a new experience, have fun, and develop a healthy skill they can carry with them,… Read More

Top 7 Coolest Ski and Snowboard Photos

Top 7 Coolest Ski and Snowboard Photos

These skiers and snowboarders have frozen some epic wintery moments forever! We went on a search for the best ski and snowboard photos and found incredible shots across New Mexico Ski areas. Get ready to Be Enchanted! Photo by Jimmy McGarriston featuring  Tucker Beatty Location: Taos Ski Valley This skier takes on a steep slope… Read More

Don’t Miss These Events This January

Don’t Miss These Events This January

Even though Christmas and New Years are behind us, there are still plenty of events taking place across New Mexico. This year, you can save money on lift tickets, watch–or participate in–races, try out some wine, and listen to live music! Buy your lift tickets and get your room booked now, because you won’t want… Read More

10 Reasons to Take Lessons During Learn to Ski Month

10 Reasons to Take Lessons During Learn to Ski Month

January is Learn to Ski Month, and there’s never been a better time to head to the mountains in New Mexico and take a lesson! (Children 6-12 learn for only $50 a day in January!) Whether you’re new to the sport or have been practicing for years, taking a lesson by a trained instructor can… Read More

Ski into a New Mexico Christmas in 2019

Ski into a New Mexico Christmas in 2019

Nothing says Christmas like white powdery flakes falling from the sky and celebrating the season with the one you love. While we can’t promise the snow, we can ensure you’ll have a fabulous time in New Mexico. If you’re one of the many people who enjoy spending the holidays on the slopes, you’ll love these… Read More

Don’t Miss These New Mexico Skiing Deals

Don’t Miss These New Mexico Skiing Deals

Going on a trip to the mountains for some fresh air and great skiing or snowboarding can be a great way to decompress, spend quality time with family, or make good memories with friends. However, full-price lift tickets and rentals can get pricey, especially if you want to go more than once or twice a… Read More

This Is New Mexico Skiing

This Is New Mexico Skiing

By Kristen Lummis – Brave Ski Mom Driving to New Mexico to ski or snowboard can be a bit disorienting. Coming from almost any direction, the landscape is truly enchanting, a mosaic of high plateaus, desert canyons and rocky monoliths. And while mountains punctuate the horizon in every direction, it’s easy to ask yourself, “where’s… Read More

2019-2020 Opening Dates

2019-2020 Opening Dates

The tentative opening dates for the 2019-20 ski season are below.  Please note these dates all subject to weather and snowfall amounts.  Things are looking really good! Thinks snow and keep dancing. Sipapu –  First to open – November 22, 2019 Red River Ski & Summer Area – November 27, 2019 Ski Apache – November… Read More

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    Missing these views already 💙 

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    As ski season comes to a close we're already looking forward to next year! 

Which ski resort is first on your list to visit next season?

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    Chair chats on the way up the mountain, tag your chair lift buddy in the comments!

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    We loved seeing a new generation of skiers on the mountain this year! 💪🏼 

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    Nothing better than a New Mexico sunset 💛 

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    We may be celebrating the first day of spring today but man are we going to miss these views 😢 

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    Incredible conditions to close out the season @angel_fire_resort today! They are 100% open. Make sure you get in a few last turns and enjoy that powder! 

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    Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Lucky for us we're still enjoying days on the slopes!

We hope you're wearing green on the mountain today! 

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    We sure are going to miss seeing these mountains covered in snow ❄️ 

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    There's no better feeling than the one you get before your first run of the day ⛷️ 

What ski destinations have you visited this season? 

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    Sometimes it feels like you're the only one on the mountain!

We're soaking up the last bits of the 22/23 season, how about you? ⛷️

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