Ski Santa Fe

Ski Santa Fe is an amazing resort with excellent snow quality due to its 10,000 elevation. I skied for decades in Southern California and the Ski Santa Fe beats bear valley, snow summit/valley, mountain high etc. Ski Santa Fe is a great resort for learning to single black diamond runs. With all beginner and intermediate runs having excellent snow coverage with snow making once the base is established. A snowstorm will bring out all the advanced skiers for nearly a month after the storm, the snow stays that good.

Here on the 22 feb. It was a crowd. But the snow pretty good as compared to in dec. At least there was a bit of powder this time round. There is a small ramp which was fun. Place was wide and plenty of lanes to go. Beginner lift a little slow. 2hr away from ABQ . Price of a lift was 128usd. Which is really expensive compared to japan. But over all it was fun . Yet to go all the way to the top. Did saw a huge ramp so next time. A lot of kids there learning as well.

I went on Friday with a buddy and it was incredible. Great atmosphere and hospitality. Lars, our instructor, was fantastic and very personable. He made sure my buddy got the hang of it till the very last second of the lesson. Come thru to Ski Santa Fe!!

Love the vibes, staff has been hit or miss in terms of professionalism and customer service, but overall good. My wife was falsely accused of scanning kids and got her pass blocked and then given attitude when talking with staff. Please consider how much one invests in a pass and be polite at a bare minimum when approaching such situations. People do cheat the system, but let's be honest most don't and likely share a pass with friends not scanning little kids... Lots of sunshine and good vibes. I still give 5 stars despite 1 bad interaction.

Well orgnized place. It is Dec24 we are here. There are a few spots that there was not much snow and the ground was exposed. Many people fell from there. The 5$ ticket bring great convenience that we do not have to purchase another day ticket for any next day we come again. Overall great fun.

Gets pretty windy here. So dressing warm, and drinking plenty of fluids are recommended. Other than that, it's such a beautiful mountain. The automatic doors, for the passes, make getting onto the lifts a breeze. Be prepared to have a great time, in ski Santa Fe!!!

Not all the runs were open, but it was a fun one day trip early on the season. Some of the blues are steep, almost black level. Not many greens on the mountain if that's what you need. Simple and beautiful, not a luxury mountain ski resort. I liked it.

Been going to Santa Fe for a couple years now and have always loved it. Decent sized mountain, short lines, great snow, and decent food. Just know that it is a 30min drive to the slopes.

I think every skier in New Mexico is here today. Parking is terrible on ice. There was a mile long line waiting to go up the hill to the entrance. Got the kids settled in with their instructors. They get done at 3:30. Evidently 400 applications for the 60 spots. They are lucky to have gotten in. Met both instructors. They were only open for breakfast in the cafeteria at the base of the mountain. $14 plus tax for one of worst breakfast burritos I have ever had. I think the cold soggy potatoes were cooked last week. Ugh!

What a great time to Ski! Berry and I decided to hit the slopes. Now if you're looking for value, then this is it. You get your moneys worth at Ski Santa Fe. You can rent all of the equipment and store them in the pro shop. It was pretty busy the day we went so we made the best of it. Traffic up the mountain was a nightmare. It was the "one in and one out" method so waiting is mandatory. People were even walking up to the resort to get a head start. Take the mountain for a spin!!

Love the new express quad chair, a great improvement over the lift it replaced. Prices are quite reasonable considering the exorbitant fees charged in Colorado. I am deducting 1 star due to parking situation: I have asthma, and I got sick one day and they won't allow me to park closer to the base even though I was bringing my son for private lessons worth $500 alone. This sucks big time. Another star deduction for that cramped lodge up the mountain. They charged $11 for 2 teas and almost scalded my hands because as the server said: "we don't give out lids". The sad part, they had lids...

Overall a nice little ski mountain. As expected, needs improvement in certain areas, but overall had a good experience the 3 days I spent there. I was surprised to see that the base lodge was so small in the downstairs level where most skiers need to store their stuff for the day and was also surprised that it was so cold inside there. Wasn't real happy about either of those things. Additionally, I had paid 75 cents to lock up my snowboard outside the lodge overnight and when I returned the next day, the key would not open the lock. I had to find someone to call maintenance and then waited like 20 minutes for someone to arrive and he couldn't get the lock free for another 10 minutes, and that was after calling another man for help. Meanwhile my friends waited outside there with me as time ticked away from our 80 dollar lift tickets! So yeah , there went 30 minutes of time out on the slopes. Not cool at all. Lift tickets are pricey and they don't do Liftopia so there's no deals to be had. It's also one lane going up the mountain and one going down so if it's crowded like it was the one day we went, you're screwed. It literally took us an hour and a half to drive to the top on a Saturday blue bird day. Lame. Totemoffs Lodge up the mountain is fun but is so ridiculously small for seating and the slice of pizza I had for like 4 bucks was legitimately the worst pizza I've ever had. Never again. Get a tamale or just pack your own stuff. Craft beer prices are friendly at about 6 bucks a pint. Getting a spot by the fireplace in Totemoffs is like winning the lottery as far as I'm concerned. Good things...staffers are quite friendly, plenty of parking, lift lines move quickly and efficiently. Finally, way way way more trail grooming is needed and they need more chair rails for snowboarders to bind up, but that's a problem common at all resorts.

Very crowded, and expensive. No reservations week of Christmas. This made for an extra stressful experience. You have to race up the mountain in grid lock bumper to bumper for an hour, and get to the check in by 8am. If you don't (we got there at 10am) -- you'll be praying that they have enough equipment. We drove from out of state so thankfully they had the boots and skis. There were only 5 poles (2 of which were bent) left. The whole thing is a mess. It's completely unorganized and stressful. We did the day skiing but only got to do 4 runs on the green because the lines were insane. We decided to go to Angel Fire for the night skiing the next day instead.. it was an entirely different experience (amazing) for half the money. We will never go to Ski Santa Fe again, but Angel Fire-- we will absolutely return. Skip Santa Fe and take the beautiful drive on up to Taos instead, it's worth it.

Took my kids there to snowboard. Got them a lesson and the instructor (Rui) was great. Kids had a great time. Will definitely come back here.

Yes, very good mountain, great ski/snowboard trails, three excellent chairs systems but a bit slow for my liking, parking reasonable but come early. Efficient lockers but small, ski /board rental, lessons for every age groups. Staff seems helpful and supportive, main lodge has a good variety of food stations and tables including outdoor area when the weather permits sitting out as an option. Road up is narrow and the only road in,could be slow moving.

Almost 2 feet of new snow and Ski Santa Fe is still not opening up the upper mountain! Instead, only the boring runs on the lower mountain are open, served by essentially just one lift. On top of that, super long lines. Not worth going, even though we live nearby and already bought season passes. For the last time!

I LOVE Santa Fe. This might be my NM roots showing, but I think it is a fantastic ski area for all levels to visit. The snow this year has been absolutely incredible, which is icing on the cake. From expert skiiers to beginners, there is a run for everyone. Some of them will push your comfort zone, but that's the only way to get better. Definitely come on the weekdays after school has gone back. The crowds are the locals and ski bums. Nothing like getting on a lift right after you get in line! The food is delicious. The green chile stew will warm you right up. The green chile burgers they grill right in front of you are also delicious.

As a first time skier, I thought the beginner lessons were extremely helpful. My family had Mary as our intstructor, and she remembered everyone's names and exuded such a positive attitude. For the second half of the lesson, we had James as our instructor. We took the lift to a larger hill and he taught us how to turn and how to do what he called a J-curve. The first half of the lesson was from 10-12, and the second half was from 2-4. The two hour break was much needed for lunch, and they had a large cafeteria with many food selections. Althought it was overpriced, the food was really good and extremely convenient. Some downsides were the employees working at the rental locations. Even though they were friendly, they were quite lazy with their job. The start of lessons also seemed a bit disorganized, but after forming groups they went well. This place is very beginner and family friendly! Definitely recommend arriving right as they open because parking fills up super fast. I think by 9:30-10am, people have to start parking down the street and not in the lots. Also around this time, the ski rental lines ans sign up lines are EXTREMELY long. The lockers are also pretty expensive. You have to buy tokens, each $2, for every time you open your locker. So if you forget something, you have to pay $2 more. I would also highly recommend carrying water bottles and protein/granola bars with you during lessons! You put your stuff against the fence and nobody touches it- just keep valuables in your pocket just in case. Just remember to stay hydrated and arrive as early as possible!

Rating ski resorts throughout the enchanted state of New Mexico, this one's a solid four stars. Let's evaluate why and how this one compares. Taos owns the sole 5-star out here, and there are plenty of 3-star: Sipapu, Angel Fire, Sandia, and Ruidoso easily meet the mediocre mark, but that's no slam, all of these (okay, Ruidoso is steepish, price-wise) balance lesser-challenging slopes with fair costs for lift tickets. If Ski Santa Fe was located in Colorado, it could overcharge, but it isn't. Overall it offers plenty of challenging runs for experts (double diamonds are solid), most runs are intermediate, and their ski school gets kiddos (and those of us who wanted to snowboard in their 20's) off and sliding, er, hurtling downward, safely. A few important notes. The ski season in this state is very short (November through February, if we're lucky), but a well-timed visit when the powder's fresh and the sun's out offers an unforgettable afternoon, sometimes you can ski in shorts. Be on the lookout for igloos of indica -- yeah, I said it -- just because the stuff isn't legal 'round here doesn't mean the average Santa Fean isn't tokin' on the summit. Food and drink generally win, they don't offer European eats like Taos, but there are plenty of reasons to unstrap your gear, grab some grilled yummies and a pint, and soak up the rays. A reasonably priced getaway from Albuquerque and a short drive from the Plaza make this a great go-to for a winter adventure.

The wait is insane and it's too packed to enjoy. Unless you own your own skis and lockers, it's pretty exhausting and emotionally taxing. I'm 37 and broke down crying because I was so stressed about the 5 hours it took me to get my things (and we had paid the day before so got bumped to the ski boot line ).

Spectacular views and great blue and green ski runs. Ski instructors are good. Food and gear rentals need improvement. Winding switch back road to the ski area that can be difficult in bad weather.

The best skiing ever!!! Best runs, best snow, best views! What a great day! Snowboarders a little out if control though. Can they have snowboard only runs please? They go too fast and expect skiers to adjust to them on a dime! I cannot turn that fast, slow down!

For what it is, Ski Santa Fe is a very good place to go. Nothing is fancy about it, this place is about the skiing/boarding. The views from the summit at over 12,000 feet are fantastic, nicely groomed cruisers and they have some real good tree skiing if that is your thing. I wish they had a high-speed chair or two but for the price of a lift ticket here, i won't complain. Not a place to ski a week straight but for a day or two if you cant have fun here there is something wrong with you.

A great little mountain for skiers and snowboarders. It's a little smaller than most, but there's plenty to keep people of all abilities happy for a couple of days. The size pays off in the prices, which are well below the bigger, fancier locations (adult, full day lift pass only $84). The rental facility gets overrun easily and it can take up to 2 hours to get your boots and skis/board. They offer the option to pick up they day before (between 2 and 3pm only), but the better option is to stop at Cottam's on the way up the mountain road to save time and money. The free parking is extensive, with a shuttle from the far-off parts to the main facilities. It's an open air trailer, so you will be out in the elements from the get-go here. The rental lines are outside too, so be prepared for standing in the cold (if you didn't rent from Cottam's). They use tokens for the lockers and the overnight ski storage ($2 each). The token machine runs out really fast, but you can get them at the kiosk with your lift ticket. They have a solid selection of blues and blacks (including double-diamonds) as well as a good number of greens. The latter get clogged a bit with classes, but the big lifts get you up to the top and away from the chaos pretty easily. The runs are a little more gentle than their equivalents at other locations (e.g Taos), so intermediate skiers will have no trouble taking the blue runs all the way from the top to the bottom of the mountain. It's about a 30-minute round trip from the bottom to the top and back down. The single road up from Santa Fe turns into a slow precession at peak times. You really need an AWD or snow chains to make it, but many try in 2WDs anyway, and grind everything to a halt. It's a beautiful drive, just plan accordingly. Food options at the base and the halfway house Totemoff's are solid but basic. They advertise WiFi at the base, but good luck getting connected with hundreds of other people doing the same. Cell signal is non-existent, so don't plan on keeping up on your social media or even texts/calls. You'll have to wait until you're almost all the way back down the mountain road before you're in signal range again. Overall a great place to a quick, reasonably-priced snow break. Just plan around the peak rushes on the road and in the rental facility to avoid huge time wastes.

For my first time skiing, this place was pretty awesome! It was easy to get around and figure out what to do, but I wish there was more guidance for us first timers. We kind of just moved along the assembly line with lost looks in our eyes! But no worries, we figured it out. For a beginner, I would definitely recommend the "Never Ever" class. Our instructor Don was a great teacher and took the time to teach every one of us. He was so kind and such a great encourager. Can't wait to come back!

All the real snow is under the man made but, as usual, Ski Santa Fe abides. Grooming keeps it all skiable, thanks folks. Friendly staff everywhere. The parking guy dug out some snow by my tires to make it easier to pull out. The ski shop guy helped me fix the zipper on my parka. The clothing shop guy noticed my season pass and gave me a discount. The food court cashier saw me wandering around and asked if I was looking for the water closet, I was. That was all in one day and I'm pretty sure I'm missing some of the lovely people that helped me that day also. It's Santa Fe so lots of great folks skiing to meet. I could go on but you get the idea.

Popular ski slopes with kids ski school, plenty of group ski classes at the level of your choice, good size mountain with slopes at varying levels of difficulty and enough lifts to keep the lines reasonable. They do offer helmets, skis, snowboards, and boots for rental. There is a restaurant at the top of the first ski lift and a cafeteria style eatery in the main lodge at the bottom of the area. While they can get crowded at times, there are parking shuttles so you don't have to walk all the way.

We came there on 12/28/21, around 11am, the place was living hell. People waiting for 30 min or more in the freezing cold just to turn the white form for payment for the rental skis. The 2nd line is to turn the paid white form and get the ski boots. The third line is to get skis. "Oh, sorry, we are sold out of skiing polls." How is that possible? Next you need to try the boots and pray that they fit but no place is to sit down. After that, it took me 20 min to get on the slope, called "Easy Street." At that point I can't feel my feet. WILL NEVER EVER GOING BACK THERE AGAIN.

It is a hectic place. The ski rental shop is run by teenagers with no customer service experience. The ski school is very unorganized as well.

The customer service here is AWFUL. All of the employees (most teenagers with no manners) were extremely RUDE and unwelcoming. Guy at the boot rental desk ripped my little sisters paper out of her hand. And would not speak to us after we confronted him about it. Too many more negative encounters to list. The food was outrageously expensive. $7 for a slice of pizza that was cold and stale. Didn't have a single nice encounter the whole time we were there. The only reason it gets one star is because the slopes are decent. But the lift... is SO DANGEROUS. Staff says you aren't allowed to pull the restraint bar down in front of you because it takes too much time for you to get off of the lift. Without the bar, there is nothing holding you into the lift, and with it constantly stopping, this is totally dangerous. They're more worried about moving the line quickly than they are their customers safety. And don't get me started on the lines, and how there is no where to even sit to get your boots on. Just terrible. I Do NOT recommend wasting your hard-earned money at this overpriced, joke of an establishment.

I love this place and highly recommend it! Great runs and a great range of skill levels. This is a beautiful ski area tucked away in the Santa Fe National Forest. Easy parking and a great parking team. The ticket booth is easy and always has a quick line. The employees at the lifts are quick and very polite. Awesome snow and great atmosphere. An incredible view from the mountain as well!

What a nice surprise this mountain turned out to be. We spent the weekend in town and with the incoming storm decided to head up here for some skiing, glad we did. This place is a real gem. It is close to the city, affordable, not too big, and the staff are super friendly. We are seasoned skier/boarders and were not expecting to much but this place definitely turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Plenty of greens/blues with a handful of blacks. The signage was adequate but once the storm blew in if you do not know the mountain you better pay attention. The lifts are a little slow but they keep them moving at an acceptable speed. One of the lifts has a carpet lift at the loading station which was nice for loading but it dumps you at top so we saw more than a few folks crash while unloading. The only downside to the trip was literally coming down the mountain. The snow plows had not hit the road on the way down by the time we left and it was a tad challenging. We were in a fullsize truck with 4wheel drive which came in handy since we ended up pulling a Lexus back onto the road after the driver slid off. All in all this was a great day of skiing and will definitely go back.

If I could give this place negative 5 stars , I would. To start off, when I rented ski boots , I complained how tight and incredibly painful my boots were and the employee insisted that it was my size. Well a few minutes later, I was in so much pain, I was in tears and about to pass out. Thankfully a helpful employee by the name of William knight was there to assist me .He went along with my friend to point out the employee (purple hair , with blonde highlights). When my friend and William went to the employee, she laughed at the situation and denied doing anything wrong. On top of everything else, it seemed like most employees were under the influence of drugs (ie: eyes red , bad odor, incomprehensible). I ended up going to ski patrol where I was helped by Logan and Ava who did an amazing job of taking care of me. This was supposed to be my first time skiing but I was left with a traumatizing experience.

We were hoping for a great 2 day family experience, but while we were learning to ski our kids were supposed to be taken care of at the chipmunk corner for a full day program, well that didn't go right. Our kids hated it and don't want to come back tomorrow so our plans are affected now and they won't return my money. They said just the 50% since it's past 48 hrs., and I would understand that if it was my fault but here is the story: My 8 year son was laying on a bench pretty much past out when we went to pick him up.They said he was not feeling well and my daughter 6 years was crying because they were the last ones to be picked up and she wanted to leave. She also had her gatored and her bottle of water in her bag not even opened. I asked the personal there about not notifying me about my son, they practically said it was my fault for not having a pager. The pager that they didn't give me in first place! How come they didn't try to contact me on my cel phone, I had service and had it all the time with me. They should be more organized with the check in process for sure. I was so upset for their lack of responsibility and attention toward the kids. My daughter added as well that they took her sweater of, and she was cold when they were outside. She is shy and of course wouldn't tell if not asked. On top of that my son has being throwing up since we were descending on our way back to the hotel, he was perfectly fine in our way up in the morning, maybe it was their lunch or dehydration.

The drive up to the Santa Fe Ski Area is half the fun. I've done it in all seasons and my favourite is in the fall when the Aspen's turn colour. The Ski Area itself is no Taos, but with this place and nearby Pajarito Mountain (Los Alamos), skiing is great in this part of the State. The prices, lines, and the après-ski (down the hill) are also better.

Only $46 for an all-day pass with a Peak Plus Card! Great runs, multiple lifts open, great conditions but a few rocks and exposed areas in some parts (but I blame it on a dry winter this season). It was PACKED today and this past Saturday, but if you go on the left part of the mountain, away from the beginner section and quad, it's not as crowded. They recently renovated the lodge with more seating and better bathrooms (no more grungy, clogged toilets!). The food at the lodge is actually pretty good now, too! I had a nice shrimp salad, the bf had a good nicioise salad, friends had a panini that looked excellent. Food/drinks are reasonably priced.

Hands down the best part of our Spring Break. Thank you Eduardo for our lesson. Tip 1)Pack your gloves; cheapest pair was $38 for adults and $35 for kids. Tip 2) Pack a picnic lunch and warm drink container. Refreshments are provided for a monetary fee.

Skiing is one of my passions in life. To experience winter at 10,000-12,000 feet with two skis fastened to my feet is pure joy. Freshly waxed and sharpened skis navigating around moguls or flying down a freshly groomed run is magical. Ski Santa Fe just expanded La Casa Lodge. The food is moderately priced; I purchased my standby green chile cheeseburger, bag of chips, and hot chocolate for $10. If hot cocoa isn't strong enough for you take a lift up to the mid-mountain restaurant Totemoff's. This restaurant has a lot of character and charm...ski memorabilia, fireplace, and a full bar that includes Spaten beer. If you want more than drinks, Tamales can be purchased inside or grilled chicken, veggie, or hamburgers can be purchased on the restaurants deck. If the sun is shining and you want a rest, Totemoff's deck is the place to loosen the boots and take it easy. The views of the slopes cutting through the Santa Fe National Forest are breathtaking. And a hamburger at 11,000 feet tastes like filet mignon. Oh, the skiing. The ski area offers runs for beginners to the expert level. If you want to brush up on your technique or have never skied or been on a snowboard, Ski Santa Fe offers group and private lessons. Children? Yes, Chipmunk Corner has you covered: from daycare for infants, children's play for the toddlers (that aren't ready to ski) and intermediate to advanced lessons for the experienced children. I highly recommend reservations during the holidays. Ski Santa Fe is only 1.5 hours from Albuquerque. It is only a fraction the size of corporate sized ski areas, but makes up for it with their culture, rich history, and beautiful terrain.

Hi, I'm a Part time employee and a full time teacher from Alb. NM. I'm super bummed that Santa Fe Ski Area is not offering any discount for PT or Full Time employees of shops in the great state of New Mexico. No thought for anybody who works in the industry is being given to the small people who work at the various shops that provide stoke, gear and effort for the home mountain of Santa Fe. I bought a full pass last season, like many shop employees, and it got cut short. It's nobodies fault, but their is a moral to this story. Take care of the guys who take care of you. *Offer a discount to shop employees who give their time and effort to your hill. **Hold tickets and passes in reserve if this situation happens again. I mean, really?! I've called the mountain and talked to people about this but to no avail. Sad.

We drove. I-40 in Amarillo was closed. We went thru El Paso, which made our trip 4 hours longer. We figured when we got to Colorado it would be 2pm. Instead we stopped in NM and got a half day in. Overall it was crowded, but it was an opening teaser to Wolf Creek. Altitude definitely got to me, but I quickly adapted. My day rental was expensive ($85.00), lift ticket ($65.00), long lift lines...but all was forgotten when we rode up the quad lift up to see t he view from the mountain. My only complaint was long lines returning rental and long lines for their ghetto "shuttle" back to parking lot. Actually, my 2nd complaint would be they need to update their trail maps on the actual trails. I went down a mogul on a pass. It literally killed me. Lotta snow bunnies...if you know what I mean.

This is Santa Fe...so it is expensive compared to what looks like the sister area - Sandia Peak. Rentals - slow and disorganized. The slopes - a lot of fun. Will we be back? This trip yes. We are still on the greens and have a better idea of what to look for in a ski area and will probably go elsewhere the next time.

This is a collection of the rudest employees I have ever encountered. Not just to me and my family but in just about every encounter I overheard in the hours I spent there. I was sitting in a large cafe on the 3rd floor. There were only two other people in the whole place. I was told that the area was reserved for people who were eating (I was finished) and that if I wanted to "sit" I "could go sit in my car." I was waiting for my family to finish skiing. I had a mask on, worn properly. We spent a lot of money at this place today, eating (the food was awful) and skiing, they surely could have allowed me to while away the time. But no, I was told to leave. And as I sat waiting in my car I witnessed another confrontation in the parking lot between employees and a man sitting in his car. I don't pretend to know the whole story but there were five of them calling this man names like jerk-off and others. Not only was this man being treated badly (even if he was wrong about something) but the people around this disgusting display of unprofessionalism had to witness it. There were other incidents too. What a Disgraceful way to treat people! Do not waste your time and money on this place!

I arrived in Albuquerque after a flight with my buddy and took a shuttle to Sante Fe, where a friend picked me up yo snowboard for a couple of days. Santa Fe Ski Basin was only 14 miles from our friend's house. We rode on Tuesday, where there were very nice corduroy trails. We were one of the first to hit the lifts and crush the trails. Hardly anyone was there and the riding was great. It got even better on Wednesday. As we drove up to the mountain, it began to flurry. We were hoping the mountain was getting rocked by snow. When we finally arrived, the snow was coming down hard! By the time we got ready, about an inch of fresh powder was on the mountain. By lunchtime, the mountain had received almost 8". My friend in Santa Fe said they hadn't been hit with this much powder at once all year. It was great. My favorite trails were Parachute (black) and Gayway (yeah, I know. WTF? haha). We called it "Gateway" instead. There is a trail that cuts across the lower part of Parachute which allows you to hit a natural hit, or jump. This was my favorite hit on the mountain. You can catch some sick air here. Before visiting the mountain, I had read many reviews about theft. I purhased a lock for my board and my buddy's board who was traveling with me. We locked them up during lunch just to prevent theft. There we're 150 people tops each day we rode and I didn't feel as if our boards would be taken. But you never know. This was the first time I've had to lock up my board. And I'm from NYC... The food at the lodge is ok. We had penne with meat sauce both days. A large is $7.25. There is also pesto sauce if you choose to have that. Other menu items include sandwiches, eggs and such, and fried foods (chicken, fries, etc). Lastly, some of the workers here are jerks. One of the lift workers scanned our lift tickets and asked if we had snowboard leashes. I replied with a no. He said we'd had to get off of the line and purchase a leash for $5.50. He said this was a state law in New Mexico. I didn't bother pulling out my phone to search for this, so I purchased two leashes for the both of us boarders after telling the guy he was taking his job too seriously. I mean, skiers and snowboarders mounting the lift without helmets isn't illegal? How is a snowboard leash mandatory? Idiot. This same guy said he was the "Boss" here when we asked why no other workers checked us for snowboard leashes throughout the day. The economy must really be hurting in New Mexico, I suppose. A few of the workers had bad attitudes but 80% were really nice. I enjoyed this mountain very much although you can likely ride very trail on the mountain in a full day especially if you are a snowboarder and do not like riding moguls. The conditions were great and this mountain already had a base close to 7 feet. Our two-day lift tickets were $114 each.

Fabulous experience! Very family friendly, not overpriced, close to Santa Fe so your vacation isn't just skiing. The weather is perfect. It's not painfully cold like Colorado. Plenty of snow. Very happy with the daycare for our toddler. The food outside on the patio was fabulous! Grilled fresh and not too pricey. The lifts are a little disorganized and one employee we noticed was high on the power. He was quite rude when our son tripped before getting on the lift. He also picked people at random. So there are 4 lines of people and he would just point at people to get on lifts that made no sense. It wasn't in order. The rentals are also terrible quality so we've decided to buy our own. Overall though, a great experience.

Very impressed with this resort. The employees were all great. Especially one of the ladies at the ticket window who helped me out with a issue I had. They always have good deals to get tickets for cheap. Food in the cafeteria was delicious and much better priced then other resorts like in Colorado. The skiing was bomb. They hadn't gotten any snow about a week before I went but there was still great coverage. Tree runs were more than enough to get me stoked - lots of cliffs to scratch your "extreme itch." They still had enough runs that were easy and family friendly. I definitely will be back!

Was excited to come out and board only to be disappointed. Food was mediocre, runs are alright, but a little boring, and half the staff is rude. When starting off the day, my wife wanted to begin with the beginner hill to build up her confidence as she was a bit nervous as she is still new to snowboarding. Getting off of the lift is still a challenge for her, and the older gentleman working the top portion of the lift made matters worse. My wife fell when getting off (as mentioned this is the beginner lift, BEGINNER) the beginner lift and rather than asking if she was alright as she was stunned from the fall begin to scold her as if she was a child, I quickly respond by yelling from a distance and told him to give me his name, he threw his hands up, responded by saying "gladly" and said a name which I was not quite able to hear. I unstrapped and walked over to him. He was yelling at me the entire time I was walking his way, I told him to stop and to speak to me like a civilized person. I calmed him down and told him not to speak to my wife the way he did, not to scold her as she is not a child, and explained that this process was still very difficult for her. He calmed down after I put my foot down, and I understand his concern in regard to her or others being injured, but he didn't stop the lift, he didn't check to make sure if she was alright he just yelled and yelled and shook his finger at her. I worked with her a bit at the top of said slope so that we could try to get her more comfortable, and proceed to the bigger trails, as she doesn't have a hard time getting down the mountain she just struggles with getting off the lift. The day went on, I calmed her down and we proceeded up the Santa Fe Super Chief lift and went down midland a couple of times. We then had lunch and I get that prices are higher with it being a "resort" but $18 for the burger and hot dog we had was a joke. After three my wife was done for the day but I went down midland a couple of more times and then went down the beginner lift just to get a few small runs in. I noticed a young child on his knees in the middle of the beginner run and wasn't able to stop and ask if he was alright (however, many beginners fall and take a moment) when I got down to the bottom of the run I noticed he was still in the same position I initially saw him in. I saw the ski instructor near him and assumed since he was an employee that he would check on him. Nope, the instructor not once asked if he was alright. I told an older gentleman at the bottom of the lift about the child who was on the ground and he looked up and went into his booth. The gentleman that I told was kind every moment I came in contact with him throughout the day, he was either thirties, or forties, could have even been fifties but I'm not sure. My problem was not with him but a younger employee in the same booth as him, who was working the bottom portion of the beginner lift all day as well. This was between 3:45-4, I got back in line to do one more run on the beginner lift after informing the staff of the child, while back in line the staff asked me if I had talked to the kid and I informed them that I didn't but by the look on his face it looked like he was in pain. I got on the lift and this younger guy (employee) either twenties or thirties could have even been a teen, skinny, bushy eyebrows, had a potty mouth almost every time I saw him and was rude a couple of times had the audacity to say to me as I was going up "next time do a wellness check" in a very sarcastic manner, my message to him is next time do your minimum wage job, get on a board and go make sure the child is okay. Never again, I was excited because it's close to Albuquerque but this place is not worth the time or money.

I guess this review goes here, since there's no real address for the Aspen Vista picnic area and trail head. This review is for the ASPEN VISTA TRAIL. This was a gorgeous place to hike in fall with all the Aspens changing color. The trail is actually a fire-road, but no cars are permitted on it. It's a pretty straightforward hike, although the altitude can sure make your heart beat fast! I'd highly recommend anyone visiting the Santa Fe area in fall check it out!! Because we found the location hard to find (DO NOT TRUST THIS YELP MAP) here are directions: Follow Paseo de Peralta to Washington Ave on the North end of Paseo de Peralta. Turn away from the plaza heading north on Washington Avenue to Artist Road (Ski Basin Rd). Follow the Ski Basin Rd. 13 miles. Access this trail from Aspen Vista Picnic Area, just beyond the 13 mile marker. Ample parking is available.

We had a good trip, but here are a few tips: - don't trust your phone gps. We went an hour out of the way. Ask a local. -Get there by 9. We were late- it wasn't awful, but would have been less stressful if we were there earlier. -Our kids did the full-day Chipmunk ski school and loved it. My oldest can be difficult, and they were fantastic with him. My youngest is 4, which is the youngest they take, and again, they were great. -My husband and I took the never ever ski lessons. They were fine. Maybe should have sprung for private lessons. -Food is overpriced, but not more than expected. And it was good. -we went on spring break and we were warned that it would be crowded. I guess I got visions of Disney World type crowds, but this crowd was nothing. I could tell locals were frustrated, but it seemed fine to me. Generally, this is a no-frills ski area that is good for beginners.

Had my first ski lesson today. I'm proud to say it went well, and I didn't break anything! Mark was the instructor for the Never Ever group. It was me and another lady, so it ended up being pretty private. His instruction was very well communicated, and I actually did better than I thought I would. Unfortunately, I don't live here, so I'll have to come back next winter. I would definitely do it again, though, and the price for the package was very reasonable -- includes gear, lift ticket, and two two hour classes. It was a great day on the mountain, for sure.

Visited this past weekend and had a fantastic time! First time skiing in over 3 years and this was the perfect mountain to pick back up on. I had mastered all of the green runs by lunchtime and finished the day off with the blues. There are about 7 different lifts to choose from. My group and I got there right when it opened and I would highly recommend that. A lift ticket and rentals will run you about $120.

One of the best things about this mountain are the great views at the top. Which is right where the lifts drop you off at +10,000 ft. There are a good variety of trails for all skill levels, but I found them to be shorter than other resorts. Also a lot of trails will merge at points so it can get a little dangerous crossing certain areas. Another bonus is that the the lodges and restrooms are clean and well maintained with newer fixtures. Nothing irks me more than having a restroom look like it belongs at a neglected trucker stop. As for the on-site food, they throw in some NM flare with the green chili options which is nice. Full day lift tickets are moderately priced and there are many cheaper options available. Such as mid-mountain/green areas, and half day options. That way you buy exactly what you need if not everyone in your group is at the same skill level.

Great place to start my Land Of Enchantment snowboarding adventure, flew down from Seattle. Had a great time! Runs were decent and fun. Excellent for the beginner or advanced riders. Would love to go there again. Staff was all around very friendly!

Great place especially on a sunny day. Staff was kind and helpful. Especially in the pro shop. I do wish that the cafeteria had more of a lodge feel to it for those not sking while thier kiddos are.

This was a great year for skiing in Santa Fe NM. More snow than I have seen on the mountain.

First time ever on skis and my instructor, Michael Pullen, was fantastic! Great teacher, friendly guy, lots of experience. Pop for the individual lesson. Well worth it. At age 66 he had me up and running in an hour.

We went Presidents' Day weekend and it was the best skiing I've been apart of. The snow was so good and the blues are amazing for people who don't like blacks but need something more challenging than greens. The lodge could use some work but for just skiing this place is great!

This was a really good mountain to ski. This is my first time skiing in Santa Fe and I had a great trip with my kids. I really like the combination between the blue and black runs. The only downside is the lifts are a little slow.