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Ski Apache

Ski Apache

Sierra Blanca, the area’s 12,000 foot peak, is home to Ski Apache and located just minutes from the beautiful mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico and the beautiful, recently reconstructed Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Ski Apache offers the best ski and snowboarding experience in the Southwest. Fifty-five trails for skiers and boarders of all levels and a fall line of over 1800 feet, beginning at 11,400 feet, make skiing and snowboarding here a blast for everyone. From Easy Street to the Snow Park, no two runs are alike.

Ski Apache also features New Mexico’s only gondola as well as triple and quad chairs virtually eliminating long lift lines. The views are spectacular! You can even see White Sands National Monument from the top of Apache Bowl.

The recently renovated ski lodge offers great food, a friendly atmosphere and all of your favorite beverages as you gaze upon New Mexico’s best snow blanketing Sierra Blanca. Two snack shacks on the slopes offer a quick break and a warm drink. A ski shop, snowboard shop and equipment rental shop are all located in the main lodge.


 Mountain Statistics

Skiable Acres: 750 Acres
Vertical Drop: 1,800 Feet
Base Elevation: 9,600 Feet
Summit Elevation: 11,500 Feet (3505 m)
Total Runs: 55 Runs
Longest Run: 12,145 Feet (3702 m)
Terrain: 20% green (beginner)
35% blue (intermediate)
45% black (advanced)
Lifts: 2 Surface Lifts, 1 Double Chair, 5 Triple Chairs, 2 Quad Chairs, 1 Gondola (4 people)
Lift Capacity: 16,500 per hour
Avg. Snowfall: 185 Inches

 Basic Information


Ski Apache
Season: December - March
Hours:

Daily: 8:45am - 4pm
Half Day: 1pm

Price: Full Day $54
Address: PO Box 220
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Phone: 505-464-3600
Snow Report: 505-257-9001
Fax: 505-464-3795

For more info, visit OFFICIAL WEBSITE

 Directions

Head south on Interstate 25 to U.S. Highway 380. Head east on U.S. 380, Past Highway 54 and turn south on Highway 37. Take Highway 37 to Highway 48. Drive a short distance north on Hwy. 48. Turn left on Hwy. 532 for a scenic 12 mile drive to Ski Apache.

From El Paso, TX

Take U.S. Highway 54 north to U.S. Highway 70. Head east on U.S. 70 to Ruidoso and Ski Apache


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