Ski Santa Fe is a high-elevation ski area just north of Santa Fe known for wide-open bowls, gladed trails, and family-friendly terrain.
Geography
| Address | Ski Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA14 Ski Basin Road |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | New Mexico |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| District | Santa Fe Basin |
| City | Santa Fe |
| Neighborhood | Ski Santa Fe |
| Postal Code | 87501 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 35.6906 |
| Longitude | -105.9173 |
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Ski Santa Fe is a compact but high-elevation ski area located around 16 miles (26km) north of Santa Fe. Rising from base levels near 9,000 feet (2,743m) to summit elevations over 10,350 feet (3,149m), it offers brisk and reliable snow across a variety of terrain. The resort emphasizes user-friendly groomed runs, gladed tree skierays, and wide-open bowls that benefit from high-altitude snowpack. Easy lift access from the base area provides direct routes to beginner and intermediate terrain, while a few steeper pitches and off-piste zones appeal to advanced skiers and riders. Frequent visitors cite its short travel time from Santa Fe, family focus, and native-American cultural references that are evident locally and on trail naming. Nearby amenities include ski schools, rental shops, and terrain parks, making it suitable for intermediate visitors and newcomers as well as day-tripping locals. Seasonal snow monitoring and weather conditions can vary with elevation and swing from El Niño influences, so planning for variable mid-winter weather is advised.
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