Question: NM Divas

[Jenny]

So my mom lives in ABQ and we’re considering a visit and would like to ski while we’re there, too. We've only got the Indy Pass, which would mean Ski Apache, but we're not limiting ourselves to just the pass. But we'd likely just do a couple of day trips, so no Taos. We’re used to driving a couple of hours to ski anyway, so it looks like Pajarito, Santa Fe, and Sipapu are within range. And of course Sandia is just the other side of the mountain, too. But I know nothing about any of them. So, any recs? Better snow this year in any particular place? We’d be coming in mid March.

 

[TNtoTaos]

So my mom lives in ABQ and we’re considering a visit and would like to ski while we’re there, too. We've only got the Indy Pass, which would mean Ski Apache, but we're not limiting ourselves to just the pass. But we'd likely just do a couple of day trips, so no Taos. We’re used to driving a couple of hours to ski anyway, so it looks like Pajarito, Santa Fe, and Sipapu are within range. And of course Sandia is just the other side of the mountain, too. But I know nothing about any of them. So, any recs? Better snow this year in any particular place? We’d be coming in mid March.

Although I haven't skied any of them except for Ski Apache (which is a fun place when they have good snow), Ski Santa Fe has had a record snow season this yr, and Sipapu has also had very good snow. Paging @Susan L and @RJ* , who both live in NM...maybe they've skied these areas.

 

[Susan L]

So my mom lives in ABQ and we’re considering a visit and would like to ski while we’re there, too. We've only got the Indy Pass, which would mean Ski Apache, but we're not limiting ourselves to just the pass. But we'd likely just do a couple of day trips, so no Taos. We’re used to driving a couple of hours to ski anyway, so it looks like Pajarito, Santa Fe, and Sipapu are within range. And of course Sandia is just the other side of the mountain, too. But I know nothing about any of them. So, any recs? Better snow this year in any particular place? We’d be coming in mid March.

With the warm weather here in ABQ, I doubt Sandia would still be open in mid-March. Ski Santa Fe is a great mountain - they got dumped on this year so it should still be good by mid-March. I have not skied Sipapu. If you need buddy passes to Taos, I have some. I think it is $95.

 

[Amie H]

I enjoyed Ski Santa Fe on their closing weekend in early April 2022. Had a blast and would go back for sure.

Here is my trip report from that visit:

TR: Ski Santa Fe

Ski Santa Fe had been on my radar as a place I might like to visit bc it's relatively close to an airport and urban area(more lodging options and non-ski activities. ) I squeezed in quite a few ski trips this year considering that my job doesn't really allow for much time off. So I try to be...

www.theskidiva.com

 

[Jenny]

All good info, thanks. And I love the idea of buddy passes for Taos, @Susan L, but I think it's not in the cards this time. The NM trip isn’t even 100%, maybe CO, but I'm just having a hard time getting motivated to decide anything. This season has seriously sapped my energy and almost my will to ski.

 

[VickiK]

@vanhoskier

 

[Jenny]

Ok, we're headed to the land of enchantment! Flying in to ABQ on 3-19 and out again on 3-25.

 

[RJ*]

Although I haven't skied any of them except for Ski Apache (which is a fun place when they have good snow), Ski Santa Fe has had a record snow season this yr, and Sipapu has also had very good snow. Paging @Susan L and @RJ* , who both live in NM...maybe they've skied these areas.

I love Santa Fe, used to ski there a lot before Taos. Definitely worth a visit. I skied Sipapu a couple of days, it’s a great place for local families, super affordable tickets and lessons. Not sure I’d spend a day there with limited time.

 

[RJ*]

Ok, we're headed to the land of enchantment! Flying in to ABQ on 3-19 and out again on 3-25.

I’ll be around, let me know if you want to meet up!

 

[Jenny]

Absolutely! Now that we have flights we can start figuring out where and when to ski.

 

[RJ*]

I just read that you are not skiing Taos during this trip. Is that still the case? That’s where I will be, happy to ski with you if you make it up there!

 

[Jenny]

Nothing is set. We love Taos and I think it might actually be hard to pass it up. @Susan L offered up buddy passes and those are sounding pretty good! Maybe we can do a day there, and one at Santa Fe, and sneak in one more somewhere. We don’t get in until evening on Tuesday, so I figure Wednesday for hanging out, maybe Thursday/Friday for skiing, then back to ABQ and possibly a short ski day Sunday. Depends on mom’s schedule, too. She's flying up here in May, so we don’t have to spend a LOT of quality time together now, lol.

 

[Jenny]

Well, we head out tomorrow! Plan is to visit with mom/aunt on Wednesday and Sunday, and do day trips to Ski Santa Fe (Thursday), Pajarito (Friday), and Sipapu (Saturday). Taos will have to wait for another time, when we can spend more days there. I'm pretty excited to get in three more days, bringing the season up to a double digit 10! Also excited to ski three new places.

 

[VickiK]

Have a great trip, @Jenny !!

 

[Jenny]

Have a great trip, @Jenny !!

Thanks!

 

[ilovepugs]

Safe travels and have fun!!!!!

 

[RJ*]

You timed your trip right! Lots of snow on the forecast. Have fun!

 

[Jenny]

We’ve been having a great time!