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Ski Apache

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

11500ft
Vertical Drop

1900ft
Base

9600ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

Expert Runs

20%

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

750 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 11
Gondolas & Trams: 1
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 6
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

Box 220

88312 Ruidoso

New Mexico

United States

Phone: (575) 464-3600

info@skiapache.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/07/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/03/2013

Projected Days Open: 124

Days Open Last Year: 133

Years Open: 52

Average Snowfall: 185"

Ski Apache Reviews

by higmania 27th December 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
Let me explain.....

Pros: Location
Cons: Crowded afternoons
by Mountainbilly 24th October 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Home Sweet Home

Pros: Good steeps.
Cons: Facilities.
by JPat 2nd February 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
El Nino Rocks!

Pros: Lots of Snow this season..best in years.
Cons: Lines at the bottom
by atxlatino 1st February 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Conditions are awesome right now

Pros: Big Mountain
Cons: Dining Room Staff is rude and have no basic cordial manners

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Common Misspellings

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

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