The Ski Resort
Ski Santa Fe is located high above the historic city of Santa Fe. With a top elevation of 3,680 meters it offers world class skiing conditions. There is a wide range of terrain with trails and slopes for everyone. Find isolated beginner slopes and smaller bowls, long cruisers and gentle runs, steep challenging runs and even a out-of-bounds run that will satisfy any pouder hound. With 73 trails on a terrain that totals 267 hectares everyone will find what they´re looking for. Freestylers can show their skills at "The Bone Yard" Freestyle Terrain Park located at the lower Gayway. It features 14 elements designed for beginners and intermediates. Ski Santa Fe loves children! Hence, there is a special Children´s area available called "Chipmunk Corner". It is a separate complex including a ski and snow play area. Here your children can learn how to ski and ride and make some new friends in a friendly atmosphere. In addition, there is also a daycare available for the little toddlers. Experienced staff will take care of your children while you enjoy skiing and riding on the great trails of Ski Santa Fe! All this makes Ski Santa Fe a resort as much for families as for expert skiers and snowboarders looking for an adventure! There are two dining areas where you can take a break and get some refreshment. Relax an enjoy your favorite hot beverage and try a tasty burger or a home-made soup.
Interesting facts
- Offering 267 ha of slopes and terrain, Ski Santa Fe Resort is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts in New Mexico.
- Ski Santa Fe Resort is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts in New Mexico.
- It is among the 3 most family-friendly ski Resorts in New Mexico.
- Elevated between 3,155 m and 3,680 m, the Ski Resort is among the 15 highest elevated Ski Resorts in the USA. The vertical drop from summit to base is 526 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 375 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- During the season the average snow depth at Ski Santa Fe Resort is 154 cm. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average base depth of 170 cm. Therefore Ski Santa Fe Resort is among the 10 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in the USA.
- Ski Santa Fe Resort features 95 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 55 sunny days. December is the sunniest month with an average of 22 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 5 sunniest in the USA.