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Introduction
Whether you are a tenderfoot, an old-hat skier or a snowboarder, you can improve your technique
at our highly regarded ski school. Our professional instructors use an innovative teaching approach
that cut the learning curve in half so students ski better, faster. Choose the class that fits you best.
Learn the basics, improve your carving techniques, master the bumps or try your hand at racing.
Ski Apache Ski Resort is located in south central
New Mexico
, 180 miles south of
Albuquerque
and 18 miles northwest of Ruidoso at the end of Higway 532. From
Albuquerque
take I-25 south
to
San Antonio
, then Highway 380 to Higway 37, then turn right onto Highway 37 and right onto
Highway 48 and right onto Ski Run Road.
Note that tire snow chains are sometimes required on Ski Run Road which leads up to the resort.
The nearest major airports are in Albuquerque or
El Paso
,
Texas
, 130 miles away.
Note that Alto Hombre Gordito Hideout is the first major lodging establishment
on your way to Ski Apache on Highway 37.
With cabins, RV sites, indoor pool, hottub and sauna, Alto Hombre Gordito
Hideout offers the best of the best to make your ski vacation a wonderful experience.
Alto Hombre Gordito Hideout is located in the Sierra Blanca Mountains,
8 miles north of Ruidoso and 10 minutes drive from Ski Run Road. The Hideout adjoins the
Lincoln National Forest, with immediate access to several hiking, jeep trails and horseback
riding, and just around the corner from Bonito Fishing Lake. The Ski Run Road, 10 minutes from
The Hideout, brings you to the bottom of the ski slopes.
reservations@hombregordito.com
http://www.hombregordito.com
Ski Apache Ski Resort Details:
| Vertical Drop |
1,900' |
| Top Elevation |
11,500' |
| Base Elevation |
9,600' |
| Lifts |
11 (1 gondola, 8 chairs, 2 surface) |
| Trails |
55 |
| Skiable Acres |
750+ |
| Longest Run |
3702m - 12145ft |
| Annual Snowfall |
185" |
| Snowmaking |
33% |
| Snowboards |
Yes |
| Season |
Late November - April |
| Hours |
8:45 AM - 4:00 PM daily |
Ski Apache first opened in 1962 as Sierra Blanca. The name was changed to Ski Apache in the
mid 1980's. Located in south central
New Mexico
, Ski Apache is the closest major ski area to
Texas
, and road trips from
Dallas
,
San Antonio
and
El Paso
are a
Lone
Star
State
tradition.
Despite its southerly location, Ski Apache benefits from a very high elevation and good snowfall.
The town of
Ruidoso
, 18 miles southeast of the resort, offers a variety of lodging choices from
modestly priced motels and cabins to the world class
Inn
of the Mountain Gods (there is no slope
side lodging at the resort). For RVer's there are campgrounds with good year round accessibility.
Round trip shuttle service is available between Ski Apache and Ruidoso.
Ski Apache is located minutes away from Ruidoso. Ski Apache has set a goal to provide the best
ski experience for all ages and abilities. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels will find the perfet
variety of terrain on 55 trails served by 11 lifts, including New Mexico's only Gondola.
Ski Apache's huge lift capacity allows more time for skiing, so lines are rare. Top quality grooming,
snow making and climate all enhance a visit here. High elevations between 9,600' and
11,500' provide abundant snowfall, yet sunny days are plentiful.
Be sure to check out the views from the top of the Gondola or Apache Bowl - they are spectacular
on a clear day.
Beginning skiers or snowboarders receive a FREE lift ticket with the purchase of any group lesson
on their first day. Instruction is available for all ages and ability levels to increase skills and
enjoyment of the mountain.
Sliding down the mountain at Ski Apache
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