Membership Has It’s Peaks.
By becoming a member of Ski New Mexico, you’re not only supporting the southwest’s foremost advocacy group for winter sports, you will also receive a member’s only punch-pass which grants you
2 free lift tickets at each of our 8 member resorts (16 lift tickets in total!)
Become a Member & Buy Now
At just $300 (and with limited blackout periods), this transferable pass is the finest deal in the southwest. Ski and ride all of our mountains twice, or treat a friend or family member!
Sandia Peak
Kick it off at Sandia Peak, just 45 minutes from downtown Albuquerque (or even faster, via Sandia’s aerial tramway, one of the longest in the world). Enjoy sustained, fall-line cruising in the morning, and be back in the city by the afternoon for a round of golf, happy hour, or even a business meeting.
Blogger’s pick: Aspen Glade for tasty tree shots, Panorama Point for endless blue skies.
Ski Apache
Take it southbound to Ruidoso and Sierra Blanca Peak; the towering backdrop and snow-maker for Ski Apache – the southernmost ski resort in the country. New Mexico’s second largest, Ski Apache serves up 750 acres and 1,900 vertical feet of terrain for skiers and riders of all abilities, as well as the state’s only gondola.
Blogger’s pick: Apache Bowl for powder points, liftline Gondola laps for having an audience.
Taos Ski Valley
Further north lies the Enchanted Circle of northern New Mexico; an 83-mile loop which starts in the historic town of Taos. Our state’s largest winter resort, Taos Ski Valley, is home to some of the country’s most storied steeps and light, powder snow (as well as a world-reknowned ski school, to show you how to navigate this legendary terrain). Blogger’s pick: West Basin Ridge for heart-stopping drops, the Bavarian Lodge for pretzels and beer.
Red River
North of Taos lies the slopeside town of Red River, where many accommodations are just steps from the nearest chairlift. With a hearty vertical drop of 1,600 feet, Red River also boasts a robust snowmaking and grooming system, as well as a veritable bevy of family-friendly events throughout the season.
Blogger’s pick: Uncrowded bumps off Silver Chair, apres at the slopeside Lift House.
Angel Fire
Continuing around the Enchanted Circle will take you to Angel Fire. Featuring the state’s only high-speed lift system, Angel Fire will have you spending more time on the slopes, and less time in the lift maze. Wide open frontside cruisers abound, with steeper runs and bumps served up from the backside. The terrain park rules.
Blogger’s pick: Earn your turns on Nitro or Detonator, a short hike skier’s right from the Southwest Flyer lift.
Sipapu
Nestled just south of Angel Fire and Taos is Sipapu, boasting the longest season in the state. Family-friendly cruisers compliment a happy stash of steeps and glades here; Sipapu is a little mountain with some big surprises. Accommodations are also affordable, cozy, and just steps from the base lodge and lifts.
Blogger’s pick: Fantastic tree runs from Lift 4, with hidden chutes and drops in between.
Pajarito
Moving south towards Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain sits atop the nuclear city of Los Alamos. Built by scientists from the labs in the 1940’s, Pajarito is a local’s favorite. While the mountain is well-known for it’s pitchy terrain (read: steeper than average), the biggest challenge here may be finding yourself in a lift-line. Crowds are noticeably absent, even on weekends.
Blogger’s pick: With moguls the size of Volkswagons, the Fab Four are a rite of passage for any New Mexico skier or rider.
Ski Santa Fe
Finally, into our state capitol of Santa Fe, and it’s namesake ski area (just 16 miles from town). With a base elevation of 10,350 feet – Ski Santa Fe collects fresh snow like a catcher’s mitt, and keeps it cold all winter long. The variety of terrain here is remarkable, with a myriad gladed shots from the summit taking high honors.
Blogger’s pick: Spaten and soup at Totemoff’s, cliffs and drops in the Big Rocks zone.
16 lift tickets, $300 (that’s less than $20 per ticket!)
We entreat you to join us this season on the Ski New Mexico membership team. Whether you’re exploring the slopes here for the first time, or coming back for more each season, we think you’ll like what you ski. At this value, it’s hard to think twice (HO!)
