Ski Santa Fe
Ski resort · Santa Fe County ·
Family-friendly ski resort with tree skiing and sunny days
Family-friendly ski resort with tree skiing and sunny days
"Outside of town, powder hounds can hit the slopes at one of the highest ski areas in the continental U.S." - Zoe Baillargeon Zoe Baillargeon Zoe Baillargeon is a freelance writer and creative copywriter who specializes in travel, tourism, and food journalism. Her work has appeared in publications including National Geographic, Vogue, and Wine Enthusiast. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Perched at a base elevation above 10,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and just 16 miles from downtown Santa Fe, Ski Santa Fe is a family-owned, high-desert hill that flies under the radar but offers sunny conditions—about 300-plus days a year—and typically solid snowfall; most of its 660 acres favor beginner and intermediate terrain, with a handful of glades and a few double-black bowls for advanced skiers, and it pairs nicely with Santa Fe’s award-winning restaurants and rich arts scene." - Jen Murphy
"A mountain ski resort near Santa Fe that offers visitors the option of a white Christmas despite the surrounding desert-adobe town; referenced as the place to go for snow and alpine recreation when seeking winter conditions while visiting the region." - Katrina Brown Hunt Katrina Brown Hunt Katrina Brown Hunt is a San Diego-based freelance writer and editor, specializing in budget-friendly travel and family excursion topics. Her witty advice has appeared in CNN Travel, Travel + Leisure, Time magazine, and Southern Living. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"New Mexico’s Ski Santa Fe is the fifth most affordable ski resort." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"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