Northeast of Santa Fe in the town of Red River, the Red River Ski Area has 57 runs spread across 257 boardable acres with a maximum veritical of 1,600 feet. The summit elevation is 10,300 feet. There are about a dozen black diamond runs perfect for snowboarding; one of the most popular is the Cat Skinner from the top of the new Platinum triple down through the trees on the west side.
For apres ski, check out the Lift House or Bull O The Woods Saloon.
Overall, Red River Ski Area is the 4th most popular snowboard & freeride destination of all 6 snowboarding resorts in New Mexico.
MORE INFORMATION
Local Contact(s): Red River Ski Area (800) 331-7669; Red River CoC (800) 348-6444; New Mexico Tourism (505) 827-7400
Lift Tickets: Red River Ski Area Discounted Lift Tickets (Up To 80% Off)
Recommended Book: "Snowboard Resort Guide 2016" from Chris Gill
Best Season: Jan. - Feb.
Average Difficulty: Moderate
Base Camp: Three Bears Lodge; Riverside Lodge (800) 432-9999; Sundance B&B, Red River (505) 754-2321
Luxury Loding: Copper King Lodge (800) 727-6210
Breakfast Restaurant: Blackcrow Coffee
Reference Source: click here http://www.redriverskiarea.com/
Date Published: 1/2/2016
Date Updated: 8/11/2016
ID: 13699
