Ski Apache
Closed
Elevation
- 11500ftSummit
- 1900ftVertical Drop
- 9600ftBase
Lifts
- 1
- 0
- 0
- 2
- 5
- 0
- 3
- 11Total
Terrain
Beginner Runs
21%
Intermediate Runs
36%
Advanced Runs
43%
Expert Runs
0%
Runs
47
Terrain Parks
3
Longest Run
2 mi
Skiable Terrain
750 ac
Snow Making
270 ac
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Overview
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.
Important Dates
- Projected OpeningProjected Closing12/14/201904/08/2020
- Days Open Last Year
133 - Projected Days Open
124 - Years Open
59 - Average Snowfall
185"
More Info
Ski Apache receives over 15 feet of snow a year, with 11 lifts that service 55 runs and a vertical drop of 1,900 feet. The slopes have everything from bowls, bumps, cruisers and terrain parks. Over 750-skiable acres await.
Seven total: two cafeterias, three snack bars, two burger stands and two beverage bars. The ski rental shop and the snowboard rental shop offer top quality equipment, and the ski school instructs all abilities. Special all day kids program for 4 to 6-year-olds, Kiddie Korral. The state's oldest and largest Adaptive Ski Program, and special packages for first timers. Thirty-five percent snowmaking.
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Ski Apache Reviews
15th March 20204
Ski conditions were excellent. All lifts open, all trails open. During the week parking lot was half empty. No lift lines and...Full review
4th March 20201
On February 3rd we got 18 of snow. I got there at 9 when the lifts are supposed to be open. There...Full review
Contact Info
Ski Apache
Box 220
88312 Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Phone: (575) 464-3600
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