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Red River

Red River Ski Area bills itself as "Ski Town of the Southwest." The whole town looks like a stage set from a favorite Western movie and - no surprise - is popular with vacationers from Texas and Oklahoma. The area has exceptionally easy access from town, with one chair rising a block off Main Street. Its terrain is mostly beginner and intermediate, but some people here avoid powder like the plague, so it can have some surprisingly good days for advanced skiers or boarders. Lots of excellent ski-stay deals for families. Toughest run: Catskinner.

Elevation

Summit

10350ft
Vertical Drop

1600ft
Base

8750ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

32%

Intermediate Runs

38%

Advanced Runs

30%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

257 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 7
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 3
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 900

87558 Red River

New Mexico

United States

Phone: (575) 754-2223

skierservices@redriverskiarea.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/22/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/24/2013

Projected Days Open: 116

Days Open Last Year: 110

Years Open: 54

Average Snowfall: 218"

Red River Reviews

by tanyaandallie 16th March 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Great for new skiers

Pros: Family friendly, short lines even during crowded times, friendly staff
Cons: Long lines to check kids in for ski school, limited times for private lessons
by lonestarj 15th March 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Good times in Red River

Pros: beginner terrain park, helpful staff, great access to hill from town
Cons: no bars on lifts, 2-person green run lift, CROWDED
by alanmoroney 9th March 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 3
Perfect great for a couple of lovely days skiing with great views

Pros: Very friendly, great snow
Cons: lack of safety bas on lifts
by themarmot 13th January 2013
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 2
Fun if you have no-where else to go

Pros: Nice scenic drive
Cons: Locals, mountain terrain, snow, shops