How to Go Skiing in Red River, New Mexico

Entirely surrounded by the Carson National Forest, Red River, New Mexico is a picturesque ski town nestled in the southern Rocky Mountains, and the Red River Ski and Ride Area is the jewel in its crown. The town calls itself 'the ski town of the Southwest,' with its western-themed downtown that's steps away from a chairlift to the top of the town's 10,354-foot mountain. Book a ski trip to Red River for unbeatable scenery, excellent snowmaking and a wide variety of trails.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Computer with Internet access

Choose Lodging and Transportation in Red River

1. Visit the Red River Web site (see Resources below) and use the convenient online booking feature. You can also book by phone at 505-754-2223.
2. Book accommodations at one of Red River's wide selection of accommodations. Choose from chalets and inns, hotels and condos. Most lodgings are relaxing, cozy and withing walking distance of the Main Street chair lift. Prices are very reasonable.
3. Fly into Alburquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos New Mexico, and take a beautiful drive to Red River. The Ski Area is also a very popular destination from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas, as it is easily reachable from these states.

Get Familiar With Your Ski Destination of Red River

4. Take in some seriously scenic views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range while skiing Red River's 41 trails. With a respectable 1601-foot vertical drop, 254 skiable acres and a terrain evenly divided between beginning, intermediate and advanced ski levels, Red River truly offers something for everyone.
5. Enjoy everything a true ski town has to offer, including a family atmosphere, great dining, shopping and lodging and cozy bars and saloons for apres-ski festivities. With a chair lift on Main Street that leads directly to the Ski Area, the town is a relaxing skiers paradise.

Prepare for your Ski Trip to Red River

6. Before you leave for your trip, spend some time perusing the Red River Ski and Ride Area's Official Web site (see Resources below). There you can view snow reports, rates, packages, mountain statistics, news and events and other useful information. You can also book tickets on the Web site to avoid lines and long waits at the mountain.
7. Choose to rent ski and snowboard equipment at Red River's Rental Shop, and get package deals on skis, snowboards, snowblades and outer wear, and even if you don't rent, you can store your gear there overnight and have it tuned and waxed.

Tips & Warnings

• Find special ski-and-stay package deals when you book accommodations through the Red River Web site (see Resources below).

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