Skiing & Snowboarding

Just a half-hour drive, or a quick "flight" up the Sandia Peak Tramway gets you to Sandia Peak Ski Area, on the east side of the Sandia mountain range (called the "East Mountains" by locals). The east side of the Sandias offers an astounding contrast from Albuquerque, with thick pine forests instead of sagebrush, and a distinctly wintry climate in the late and early months of the year ideal for great snow skiing in New Mexico.

Snow Skiing in New Mexico

February offers the highest snowfall potential, but it's not unusual for the Sandia Peak Ski Area to open as early as November. Sandia Peak welcomes snowboarders and boasts long, wide mountain runs for beginner and intermediate skiers. If you'd rather hit the trails than the slopes during a fun ski vacation, New Mexico offers plenty of opportunities for cross country skiing all around Albuquerque, including the East Mountain area, the Jemez Mountains to the north, or Mount Taylor to the west, all within an hour and a half drive from the city center.

Visit Uniquely Albuquerque: Ski to learn more.

Select a location to narrow your search.

Eastside

Other Communities

Santa Fe/Taos

Display: C S All

Sort By Location

Cottam's Ski & Outdoor

Location: Santa Fe & Taos

207 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

Ste. A

Taos, NM 87571

Phone: (575) 758-2822

Toll Free: (800) 322-8267

Fax: (575) 758-5644

Days Open: Daily
Hours of Operation: 7am-6pm

www.cottamsoutdoor.com

Email Us

Add to Trip Planner

Get A Map

From Beginner to Pro, We Outfit Them All! High Performance and Demo Ski and Snowboard Rentals from Burton, Salomon, K2, Atomic, Rossignol, and Dynastar.

Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 150

We offer Custom Tuning and are a Full Repair Shop. For those exploring the backcountry, rent Snowshoes or Cross-Country skis. Look good in the latest fashions from Roxy, Volcom, DC, Bonfire, 686, Bonfire, and Burton. Open Daily with Four Locations to serve you. FREE Overnight Storage at Taos Ski Valley.

Sandia Peak Ski Area

Location: Eastside

Mile Marker 6, Crest Scenic Byway,

Hwy 536

Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone: (505) 242-9052

Fax: (505) 242-6549

www.sandiapeak.com

Email Us

Add to Trip Planner

Get A Map

Mid-Dec to Mid-Mar. Open daily Mid-Dec-New Year Holiday & Wed-Sun & holidays the remainder of the season. 8,600+/10,378+ elevation. Snow sports school, rental shop, Wintermill Sports Shop, Cafe. 20 Miles NE of ABQ via I-40, N 14 & NM 536; 6 mi NE of ABQ via I-25, NM 556 & Sandia Peak Tram.

Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 30

Ski Apache

Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities

End of Hwy 532

Ruidoso, NM 88355

Phone: (575) 464-3600

Toll Free: (800) 545-9011

Fax: (575) 464-3699

Days Open: November thru March

www.skiapache.com

Email Us

Add to Trip Planner

Get A Map

189 MTA, 3 hours SE of ABQ. November-March. 9, 600/11,500 elev. 55 Runs: 20% Beg, 35% Int, 45% Adv. 11 Lifts on 1,900 ft of vertical skiing. The place for winter fun. Awesome views complement great skiing & snowboarding.

Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 189

Ski New Mexico

Location: Santa Fe & Taos P.O. Box 90037 Albuquerque, NM 87199-0037 Phone: (505) 858-2422 www.skinewmexico.com	Email Us Add to Trip Planner
Skiing and snowboarding in New Mexico.

Ski Santa Fe

Location: Eastside

End of NM Hwy, 475

Santa Fe, NM 87505-6965

Phone: (505) 982-4429

Toll Free: (877) 737-7366

Fax: (505) 986-0645

Days Open: Daily
Hours of Operation: 9-4

www.skisantafe.com

Email Us

Add to Trip Planner

Get A Map

I-25 N, St. Francis Dr., NM 285, 16 miles northeast of the city via NM 475. Ski Thanksgiving to early April. Elevation 10,350 ft+ to 12,075+ 67 runs: 20 percent, easiest; 40 percent, more difficult; and 40 percent most difficult.