Ski Santa Fe

I’ve been skiing at Ski Santa Fe for some 62 years, and yet I still treasure every day spent on its slopes and deep in its old-growth forests. With a summit elevation of 12,075 feet, it is a world apart. Many days have been spent inside a maelstrom of a blizzard when one’s tracks disappear under new snow every run, and the best skiing is found in its abundant woods among the Engelmann spruce. At the end of the day, … Read More

New Mexico is known for its great weather, amazing culture, great food and SKIING. To that end take a minute to learn about the various ski areas in the Land of Enchantment. SKI SANTA FE MOUNTAIN STATS & HISTORY With a base elevation of 10,350 ft, Ski Santa Fe is the launching point for a ski experience your family will never forget. Located only 16 miles from the heart of Santa Fe, a city rich in culture, fine arts and exceptional … Read More

From Southern New Mexico north, there are plenty of places to hit the slopes this winter. While Las Cruces may not be a skiing mecca, the slopes of the nation’s southernmost mountain nearing 12,000 feet in elevation — Sierra Blanca Peak near Ruidoso — lie just over two hours away, where the excellent Ski Apache resort awaits. Of course, the ski areas of Central and Northern New Mexico have several destinations for those seeking to quench their on-snow thirsts. However, … Read More

After a teaser start — good pre-season snow then a dry, warm period — winter does seem to have arrived for good. Bases are slowly climbing, and all regional ski areas are up and running with daily operations, except Pajarito and Sandia Peak (the latter will not open at all this season). While COVID-19 really cut into special ski events being held at ski areas globally, there is some bounce back this season regionally. World-class competitions, themed events, parties, workshops, … Read More