How to Go Skiing in Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico

A small but upscale New Mexico ski resort, Ski Santa Fe is known for well-groomed slopes and widely varied terrain that keeps intermediate and advanced skiers interested. The resort is located 16 miles outside of beautiful Santa Fe New Mexico, so visitors to Ski Santa Fe can enjoy all the history and entertainment the town has to offer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Computer with Internet access

Choose Lodging and Transportation in Ski Santa Fe

1. Stay in Santa Fe for easy access to the mountains and all the local attractions as well. The town offers an extensive selection of lodging and accommodations, ranging from bed-and-breakfasts to inns, lodges and hotels, many of which feature historic architecture and great views of the area. Prices in Santa Fe range from moderately inexpensive to very pricey.
2. Check out a list of accommodations near Ski Santa Fe on the resort's Web site (see Resources below). Call 1-800-755-7669 for information on ski-and-stay packages.
3. Book accommodations online through the Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below), or call 866-800-9639 to speak with a reservations agent.
4. Book a flight into Santa Fe's Municipal Airport and take a short 16 mile drive to Ski Santa Fe. Or, from points further afield, arrive at Alburquerque's Sunport International Airport, and enjoy the scenic 70-mile trip to the mountain.

Get Familiar With Ski Santa Fe

5. Enjoy the diversity and beauty of Ski Santa Fe's 43 trails that are known for being some of the best-groomed in the country. Ski Santa Fe starts and ends high, with a 12,053-foot peak and a 1703-foot vertical drop. With many challenging areas featuring glades and tree runs, Ski Santa Fe offers New Mexico skiing at its finest.
6. Take some time to explore Santa Fe's culture before, during or after your ski trip to Ski Santa Fe and you'll be glad you did. The city is known for having fascinating history, beautiful sites and world-class dining and shopping.

Prepare for Your Trip to Ski Santa Fe

7. Visit Ski Santa Fe's Official Web site (see Resources below) to find tons of great information that will help your trip run smoothly. View snow reports, news and events, maps, facts and rates, or book lift tickets, rentals and passes from the Web site.
8. Decide whether you would like to take lessons during your trip to Ski Santa Fe. The Snowsport School has many different types of lessons and classes, and you can view descriptions, schedules and pricing at the resort's Official Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• Santa Fe can get quite crowded during holiday and vacation times, so make sure to book accommodations well in advance.
• Reserve your accommodations online to see photos of the property before you book.
• Find out more by calling Ski Santa Fe's Ski Area number at 505-982-4429, their Snow Report line at 505-983-9155, or the Chipmunk Corner Children's Classes and Daycare Center at 505-988-9636.