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Sipapu Ski Resort Ski Resort

NEW MEXICO / SIPAPU SKI RESORT

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New Mexico

Nearby:

Angel FireTaos
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Elevation
8,200'
Base
9,255'
Summit
1,055'
Vertical Drop
Trails
44
200 Acres
Lifts
6
3 Types
Snowfall
127"
Annual Snowfall
13"
Nov
28"
Dec
28"
Jan
27"
Feb
29"
Mar
6"
Apr

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Sipapu Ski Resort

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 14, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 05, 2026

Projected Days Open

143

Days Open Last Year

127

Years Open

73

Average Snowfall

127"

Terrain

Runs in Total
44
Longest Run
0.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
200 ac
Snow Making
140 ac

Lifts

6

Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
3

Inside Scoop

Reviews

Eddie Lentz

Seems this place gets some bad reviews, but if you are looking for a drivable (from TX), family friendly/budget friendly place that has decent snow and snowmaking, this is it. While it may not have an impressive vertical or sizeable acreage it is small enough to let the kids loose. This is a great place for beginner/intermediate skiers/boarders and families with kids. Coming from TX, the roads will be fine unless there are blizzard conditions because you don't really begin to ascend until after Mora. It ain't Taos, Granby or any other trendy place that the stay-at-home moms will recognize, but you are doing this for your kids. The accommodations and dining options may not be what you will find in other places (they are a little rough), but they will work and are fairly priced IMO. There are 2 really good places for the kids to sled in the national forest nearby which is a bonus. If you are staying here, which I would recommend, just understand you are in BFE and come prepared. Family Dollar in Vadito and Mora may be your only grocery options unless you want to drive to Taos which pretty much sucks too outside the ski valley.

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