How to Plan a Ski Trip to Santa Fe
"Perched at a 10,350-foot base elevation and family-owned since 1949, this mountain offers a community-driven, family-friendly ski experience that suits every ability level. Beginners can work up from the bunny hill to lower-mountain green-circle runs, while advanced skiers and snowboarders will find double-black chutes and an expert terrain park on the upper mountain. The resort spans 660 acres with 87 trails, seven chairlifts, three terrain parks, and a terrain mix of roughly 20% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 40% expert; five double-black diamond runs are accessible from the upper lifts. On-mountain dining serves authentic New Mexican food and often features live music, and the location’s frequent sunny days (more than 300 per year) combine with reliable snowfall to please both fair-weather riders and powder hounds. The season typically runs late November through early April (best conditions mid‑February to March). It remains independently owned (no Epic or Ikon access) and offers a range of season passes with perks like a reusable “Buddy Plus” discount, single-day lift tickets in the $102–$116 range, reasonably priced rentals, and lesson programs that accommodate everyone from three-year-olds to adults seeking private or group instruction." - Annie Archer Annie Archer Annie Archer is the assistant social media editor at Travel + Leisure. She loves road trips, national parks, beach destinations, remote Airbnbs, and all things Italy. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
