Ski Apache Overview

Ski Apache

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Sierra Blanca Peak, home to Ski Apache, rises more than 12,000 feet above sea level in south central New Mexico, providing stunning views of the desert lands more than 7,000 feet below, including White Sands National Monument. The resort is owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, as seen in the resort's staff and some decorative elements. The area also boasts the state's only (and ancient) gondola. It is 18 miles northwest of the town of Ruidoso and is easily accessed by car from Albuquerque (3 hours) or El Paso (2.5 hours).

It has a nice mix of wide beginner slopes, tough bump runs, a huge bowl and nice cruising runs, and is very popular with skiers from west Texas. There's a casino, too.

Elevation

Summit

11500 Ft.
Vertical Drop

1900 Ft.
Base

9600 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

35%

Advanced Runs

45%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

2.0

Skiable Terrain

750

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 9
Gondolas & Trams: 1
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 5
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 0

Common Misspellings

Apache, Skapiche, Ski-Apache, Skiapache, Skiapachee, Skiapachi, Skiapchea, Skiapeache, Skipach, Skippach

Contact Details

Box 220

Ruidoso, 88312

Phone: (575) 464-3600

info@skiapache.com

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 124

Days Open Last Year: 133

Years Open: 51

Average Snowfall: 185

Ski Apache Reviews

by higmania Dec 27, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 4.0
Let me explain.....

Pros: Location
Cons: Crowded afternoons
by Mountainbilly Oct 24, 2010
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 2.0
Home Sweet Home

Pros: Good steeps.
Cons: Facilities.
by JPat Feb 2, 2010
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 3.0
El Nino Rocks!

Pros: Lots of Snow this season..best in years.
Cons: Lines at the bottom