Ski Northern New Mexico

The State of New Mexico offers some of the most fantastic downhill skiing and snowboarding the Western United States. The North Central region in New Mexico is a mountainous area with steep mountains and plenty of snow, and it boasts multiple resorts offering slopes for beginners and expert skiers alike.

Taos Ski Valley
The Taos ski area is considered one of the best in the world, with over 1,100 skiable acres. The average annual snowfall is 320 inches. The elevation at the base of the Taos ski area is 9,200 with a peak elevation of 11,819. This provides skiers with an incredible vertical drop of 2,612 feet. Approximately one half of the runs are rated expert, while the remainder are intermediate and beginner. Taos also boasts one of the top ranked ski schools. The downhill skiing is extraordinary, truly memorable. Snowboards are not allowed.

Ski Santa Fe
Ski Santa Fe is located in the Pecos Wilderness, adjacent to Santa Fe, New Mexico, with 550 acres of skiable area. Sante Fe has an average snowfall of 255 inches. The elevation at the base of the Santa Fe ski area is a high 10,353 and a peak elevation of 12,000 feet. Skiers are provided a vertical drop of 1,650. Approximately forty percent of the runs are advanced with the remainder intermediate and beginner. Ski Santa Fe has an exceptional ski school. Come and ski among the trees at Santa Fe. Snowboards are allowed.

Angel Fire Resort
Angel Fire Resort is located east across the mountains from Taos. The Angel Fire Resort caters to families and is ideal for skiers of all abilities. The average snowfall is 210 inches. Angel Fire has 445 skiable acres, and a base elevation of 8,600 feet. With a peak elevation of 10,677, Angel Fire provides skiers a 2,077 feet vertical drop. Approximately twenty percent of the runs are advanced, with forty eight percent intermediate. Angel Fire is a great family destination. Snowboards are permitted.

Red River Ski Area
The Red River Ski Area is located north of Taos and is another great family destination. Red River has an average snowfall of 252 inches. The elevation at the base of the ski area is 8,750 feet and offers a vertical drop of 1,600 feet. Approximately thirty percent of the runs are advanced, with the remainder equally beginner and intermediate. Ski with your family adjacent to the old mining town of Red River. Snowboards are permitted.

Sandia Peak Ski Area
Located on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains, just outside of Albuquerque, you will find the Sandia Peak Ski Area. Sandia Peak has approximately 200 skiable acres. Snowboards are allowed. Downhill skiers and snowboards can drive to the resort or can ride the Sandia Peak Tramway from Albuquerque to the top of the slopes. Ski and snowboards lessons are provided.