Sipapu ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

Sipapu ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

Sipapu is a small-size ski area featuring a smaller than average height difference when you compare it to other ski hills in the region. The 4 ski lifts here make for a peaceful ride up the hill. There's 200 acres of skiing area, and it's all covered by snow. You have to go 26 miles to get to a ski hill featuring a better size height difference. This ski resort has an elevation difference of 1,055 feet; it's enough to get some decent time on the runs between lifts. On this hill you'll find 31 different slopes; it's

    a tremendous range. This ski resort has an average share of demanding ski runs and an average ratio of green and blue ski trails. The unbelievable seasonal snowfall of 16 feet is an incredibly fine depth. This ski hill has snowfall close to the local average every
winter. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, this neighborhood has lots of ski areas. This ski mountain has an acceptable collection of ski trails and not too many ski lifts. Not too many accommodations close at hand, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations prior to departure, you're all set. The winter surroundings of the New Mexico highlands and all the brilliant slopes are motive enough to come here to ski. Nothing outshines the New Mexico peaks in wintertime; they are a pleasant place

for snowboarding and skiing. The Sangre De Cristo Mountains covered in good snow is a pleasant place for snowboarding and skiing. Snowboarding and skiing in this region is so much fun all snow season long. The Sangre De Cristo Mountains and its peaks give this ski hill an unbelievably pleasant view. Sipapu has a pleasant assortment of trails; it's totally impossible to get bored here. Some exercise and a chance to spend some time in nature will have you coming back.

Sipapu ski area management's own description

Taos - Days Inn, Taos
13 miles away
The Days Inn Taos, New Mexico is located in Northern New Mexico in the Foothills of the Sange de Cristo Mountains. We offer a free continental breakfast, free hi-speed wireless internet and free local...

Taos Super 8 Motel, Taos
13 miles away
Comparably low rates. 1/2 hour to Casinos, 1/2 hour to many different ski slopes, close to Plaza and shopping. Southwest style furniture. We offer clean comfortable rooms, helpful friendly employees...

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at Sipapu ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,055 feet
Top Elevation: 9255 feet
Base Elevation: 8200 feet

Total Runs: 31
- 40% Expert and Advanced
- 40% Intermediate Runs
- 20% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 2 miles

Total Lifts: 4
- 2 Chair Lifts
- 2 Surface Lifts

Skiing Area: 200 acres
- Snowmaking on 140 acres
Annual snowfall: 16 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.153595
Longitude: -105.54824

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These outdoors activities are available near Sipapu ski area.

Ski Areas Near Sipapu ski area:

Angel Fire, New Mexico , 23 miles away
   2077 vertical feet
   67 runs - 6 lifts
   21% Expert & Adv.
   48% Intermediate
   31% Beginner

Taos, New Mexico , 26 miles away
   2612 vertical feet
   110 runs - 13 lifts
   51% Expert & Adv.
   25% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 27 miles away
   1703 vertical feet
   69 runs - 7 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Red River, New Mexico , 32 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   58 runs - 7 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   38% Intermediate
   32% Beginner

Ski Rio, New Mexico , 40 miles away
   2150 vertical feet
    runs - lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 60 miles away
   1410 vertical feet
   37 runs - 7 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Eldora, Colorado , 73 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   53 runs - 12 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 80 miles away
   1700 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   10% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Wolf Creek, Colorado , 113 miles away
   1604 vertical feet
   77 runs - 7 lifts
   45% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Monarch, Colorado , 142 miles away
   1171 vertical feet
   63 runs - 7 lifts
   58% Expert & Adv.
   28% Intermediate
   14% Beginner

Whitewater Near Sipapu ski area:

Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge)

Rio Grande, Taos County , 20 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant)

Rio Grande, Taos County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge)

Trails Near Sipapu ski area:

North End Trail, Taos , 2 miles away

Comales Sheep Driveway, Taos , 4 miles away

Comales Trail, Taos , 4 miles away

National Parks Near Sipapu ski area:

Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 36 miles away

Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 39 miles away