New Mexico Ski Directory

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area

Enchanted Forest is New Mexico's largest full-service cross-country ski and snowshoe area featuring a full rental and retail shop, lessons for all ages and abilities, yurt rentals, and more. Enchanted Forest offers 33 kilometers of groomed trails (classic and skating), 18 kilometers of snowshoe trails and 5 kilometers of dog-friendly trails, along with access to over 6 miles of backcountry trails. As New Mexico’s premier cross-country ski destination with customers from all over the world, Enchanted Forest has a rich history of bringing skiing to New Mexico, dating back to 1985. Visit enchantedforestxc.com for more information and trail maps.

Ojo Santa Fe Spa & Resort

Warm your senses with après-ski soaking and spa treatments at Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort. Located on 77 lush acres just 20 minutes from the downtown plaza, Ojo Santa Fe offers travelers and seekers a healing respite from the modern world. The spring-fed waters are straight from the source and gently heated to varying temperatures so you can soak to your body’s content. Communal pools are tucked amid towering cottonwood trees and surrounded by loungers and Ojo hammocks, providing plenty of space to rest and recover from a day on the slopes. Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m daily. No reservations required.

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort

Celebrating its 70th season, Sipapu is the most affordable ski area in New Mexico. Purchase lift tickets at least two weeks in advance and save up to 40 percent. Slopeside cabins, with full kitchens, sit on the beautiful Río Pueblo and are just minutes from the lifts. Plus, the resort offers lessons, rentals, a full-service restaurant and bar, and a convenience store. Your family-friendly, family-fun destination just 20 miles southeast of Taos provides a ski vacation that won’t break the bank—and you won't wait in line for the lift. Get more outdoors this winter at Sipapu.

Sandia Peak

A flight on the Sandia Peak Tramway will transport you above deep canyons and along the rugged rock escarpment of the Sandía Mountains. See nature’s beauty unfold as you travel 2.7 miles to an elevation of 10,378 feet, where TEN 3 restaurant is perfectly located to capture the 10,000-square-mile views of Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. It's an elevation of the mind, body, and soul in a mere 15 minutes.

Ski Santa Fe

With a base elevation of 10,350 feet, Ski Santa Fe is the launching point for a ski experience you and your family will never forget. Take a lesson with one of our experienced instructors. Whether it’s your first time or you ski every year, there is always something you can learn. Purchase your lift tickets online and get ready to cruise on perfect corduroy groomers, explore the extensive glades, or challenge yourself on the steeps. Ski Santa Fe has something for everyone. Located only 16 miles from the heart of Santa Fe, this is the country’s most diverse and unique ski destination.

Taos Ski Valley

As the world’s first and only certified B Corp ski resort, Taos Ski Valley is committed to protecting its people, place, and planet, so that its ecosystem and spirit can be preserved for generations to come. Taos is a destination where fun is never in the backseat. It’s a place where families can create cherished memories and groups of friends become family. Taos has terrain for all types of skiers and boarders, from a meandering valley of perfectly pitched blues and greens to its famously hiker-friendly landscape. Enjoy your winter vacation and feel good about choosing a mountain that values your values. Visit skitaos.com to buy tickets, book lessons, and learn more. 

Town of Red River

Winter in Red River is how the season should be. With sparkly snow blanketing the storefronts, holiday lights, firepits, this small mountain town turns up the charm in winter. The snow opens up a whole new world of reasons to visit, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowcat tours, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding. Of course, it’s okay to relax, too. Stroll Main Street, shop, grab a meal, indulge in an après-ski beverage, and inhale the deeply revitalizing qualities of clean mountain air.

Village of Chama

Winter is here! If you’re looking to go somewhere with plenty of things to do, look no further. Chama, located in northern New Mexico, is a prime place for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing. Not only does this small Rocky Mountain town have tons of snow, but it also has some incredible events, including the Chama Chile Ski Classic and Winter Fiesta, in January; Chama Snoball Rally, for hot-air balloons in February; and the Snowmobile Poker Run, in March. Don’t miss out on one of the best winter destinations in New Mexico this year.