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.

 

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Cottam's Ski & Outdoor Location: Neighboring Communities: Santa Fe & Taos 207-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur 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 Crest Scenic Byway 536 Albuquerque, NM  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 PO Box 220 End of Hwy 532 Ruidoso, NM 88355 Phone: (575) 464-3600 Fax: (575) 464-3699 Days Open: November thru March www.skiapache.com   Email Us Add to Trip Planner 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: Neighboring Communities: Santa Fe & Taos P.O. Box 90037 Albuquerque, NM 87199-0037 Phone: (505) 858-2422 Toll Free: (800) 755-7669 www.skinewmexico.com Email Us Add to Trip Planner Skiing & snowboarding in NM.
Ski Santa Fe Location: Eastside 2209 Brothers Rd, Ste 220 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 mi NE of city via NM 475. Ski Thanksgiving to early-April. 10,350+/12,075+ elev. 67 runs: 20% easiest 40% more difficult, & 40% most difficult. Admission: Yes Credit Cards: Accepted Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes Concessions: Yes Miles To Airport: 80

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