New Mexico’s 3 Power Pass Resorts Roll Out Major Upgrades Ahead of 2025-26 Ski Season New Mexico ski areas Sandia Peak, Sipapu, and Pajarito are investing in new lifts, snowmaking infrastructure and guest amenities ahead of the 2025-26 season, in a push to extend operations and improve the skiing and riding experience across the state. The upgrades, announced this week by Power Pass Resorts, come as the mountains prepare for what they hope will be […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 12, 2025 0 Comments
2 Fatalities at Ski Resorts in Utah and New Mexico Over Thanksgiving There were two tragic accidents at American ski resorts last week, both resulting in fatalities. A 55-year-old man skiing with his son was airlifted to hospital in an extremely critical condition Wednesday after an accident at Brighton Ski Resort, UT. He later died of his injuries. Lee Draper and his son were skiing at 9:30 am in the White Snake area […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2021 0 Comments
Sipapu Ski Resort Opens Tomorrow, November 19th | First Resort in New Mexico Open for Winter 21/22 Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort will be the first ski resort to open in New Mexico as its operations begin for the season Friday, November 19. Related: 7 Amazing New Mexico Ski Areas You’ve Never Even Heard Of The Vadito resort will open with two beginner runs, Lower Thumper and Lower Bambi, off of Lift 2. Day tickets and rentals […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2021 1 Comment
7 Amazing New Mexico Ski Areas You’ve Never Even Heard Of They don’t call New Mexico the Land of Enchantment for nothing. It’s wild. It’s ancient. It’s culturally-inclined. It’s serene. It’s a place I could die in and one where I nearly have. But most importantly, it’s a place with some of the most amazing skiing in the Rockies, given that the snow gods are playing ball that year. Just take […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2020 1 Comment
New Mexico is OPEN | Sipapu Celebrates Earliest Opening EVER and First Resort in NM Cool temperatures at night and early season snow (including 8” for the month of October) allowed Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, NM to open the mountain yesterday, more than three weeks ahead of schedule. The Halloween opening marks the first time Sipapu has opened for skiing and snowboarding in the month of October and the 17th consecutive time it has […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 1, 2019 0 Comments