Carson National Forest

Developed Downhill Ski Areas

Red River Ski Area
Phone: (575) 754-2223
P.O. Box 900, Red River, NM 87558

Open: 9 am-4 pm
Peak Elevation: 10,350 feet
Base Elevation: 8,750 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,600 feet
Annual Snowfall: 190 inches
Terrain: 38 runs: 26% expert, 46% intermediate, 28% beginner
Snowmaking: 75% of trails
Average Temperature: 38 degrees
Lifts: 1 surface tow, 3 double chairs, 2 triple chairs
Uphill Capacity: 7,000 skiers per hour

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort
Phone: (575) 587-2240
Sipapu Ski Lodge
Route Box 29, Vadito, NM 87579
Email: resort@sipapunm.com

Open: 9 am-4 pm (ski lift)
Peak Elevation: 9,100 feet
Base Elevation: 8,200 feet
Terrain: 19 runs; 20% beginner, 50% intermediate, 30% advanced
Snowmaking: 10% of trails
Lifts: 2 Pomas, 1 triple chair
Uphill Capacity: 2,900 skiers per hour Also: Cross-country and snowmobile trails.

Taos Ski Valley
Phone: (575) 776-2291
P.O. Box 90, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Snow Report: (575) 776-2916 (updated daily)

Open: 9 am-4 pm
Peak Elevation: 11,819 feet
Base Elevation: 9,207 feet
Annual Snowfall: 317 inches
Terrain: 71 runs: 51% expert, 25% intermediate, 24% beginner
Snowmaking: 30% of beginner and intermediate
Average Temperature: 38 degrees
Lifts: 1 quad chair, 1 triple chair, 6 double chairs, 2 surface lifts
Uphill Capacity: 8,200 skiers per hour

Developed Cross-Country Ski Area

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area
P .O. Box 521
Red River, New Mexico, 87558
(575) 754-2374

Open: 9 am-4:30 pm
Peak Elevation: 10,300 feet
Base Elevation: 9,800 feet
Terrain: 19 miles (30k) of trails over 1,400 acres, signed with an accompanying map. Trails have tracks set and picnic areas. There are trails for all levels of skiers. Trail Fees.
Average Temperature: 38 degrees
Also: All day tours, moonlight tours and videotaping are available along with rentals, demos, and instruction. Whether you want to ski the tracks or make your own, panoramic views and great times await you.

Trails

• Cross-Country Skiing
• Snowmobile
• Snowshoeing

Don't Go Out Alone
Please do not cross-country ski, snowshoe or snowmobile alone if you are inexperienced and /or unfamiliar with the terrain. Most shops which rent equipment can also advise you on trails. If you do go out alone, be sure to notify someone where you are going, and when you expect to return. Also, be sure to notify this person on your return.