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Ski Santa Fe, NM, to End Season 1 Week Early Due to Warm Weather

New Mexico

Warm weather is causing Ski Santa Fe in New Mexico to wrap up its season earlier than planned. Originally scheduled to remain open through April 6, the mountain will now close on Sunday, March 30, ending the 2024-25 season a full week ahead of schedule. A stretch of warm, dry weather has accelerated the mountain’s snowmelt. Forecasts from the National […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 27, 2025
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Thrills, Trails, and High-Altitude Adventures in Santa Fe County, NM

New Mexico

With spring on the horizon, it’s an ideal time to start planning outdoor adventure getaways for 2025. Santa Fe County—renowned for its outdoor recreation, culinary delights, and arts and culture—features an exciting lineup of events that showcase the region’s stunning natural landscapes and high-altitude adventures. Related: Where the Three Rivers Meet Throughout the winter months, Ski Santa Fe—known for its […]

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Ski Santa Fe, NM, Shares Update on New Express Quad Chair Construction

The first high-speed lift is currently being installed at Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico. The resort in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is replacing the fixed-grip Ski Santa Fe’s Chair 1, Super Chief Quad, with a detachable express quad chair named Santa Fe Express. The 46-year-old Poma is being replaced with a brand new and super fast Leitner-Poma quad chair, […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 9, 2024
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Ski Santa Fe, NM, Announces New “Santa Fe Express” High Speed Chairlift

The first high-speed lift at Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico, will be completed in time for the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season. Ski Santa Fe’s Chair 1, Super Chief Quad, which has been running since 1988, will be replaced by a brand new and super fast Leitner-Poma Quad Chair. This new lift will be called the “Santa Fe Express.” Ski […]

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Alfred Arnaud | December 6, 2023
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Ski Santa Fe, NM, Announces Season Extension Through April 16th

Ski Santa Fe, NM, announced over the weekend that thanks to over four feet of snow in March, it is extending its season through April 16th. SEASON EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 16TH! Spring has yet to arrive at Ski Santa Fe and we aren’t ready for the season to end! We have received more than 4 feet of snow in the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 27, 2023
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Santa Fe, NM: How to Ski Vacation When Your Partner Doesn’t Ski

adobe, Santa Fe, new mexico

Is a winter trip to Santa Fe the perfect ski vacation? Well, we think perhaps the answer is yes, especially if your beloved is one of those folks that absolutely hate to ski. Together in one small city, we found an abundance of history and culture, as well as activities galore to keep your loved one entertained – while you […]

Boo Radley | March 13, 2022
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Ski Santa Fe, NM, Report: Party Time and No Lift Lines on a Weekend

Report from Saturday 26th February 2022 If Thursday was deepest winter at Ski Santa Fe, NM, today was prime spring. The sun was shining, the temperatures were perfect, and the live music was pumping at mid-mountain Totemoff’s. Thursday’s Report: Ski Santa Fe, NM, Report: Real Mountains, Fresh Powder, and Unlimited Glades Living in a Colorado ski resort on one of the […]

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Steven Agar | February 27, 2022
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Ski Santa Fe, NM, Report: Real Mountains, Fresh Powder and Unlimited Glades

Report from Thursday 24th February 2022 New Mexico has mountains. Big mountains. Ski Sante Fe’s base area is at 10,350-feet, the highest in New Mexico and the top ten highest in North America. The peak is at 12,075-feet, in the top ten in North America. And the view from up there is stunning. Or so we were told. Yesterday morning […]

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Steven Agar | February 25, 2022
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2-6″ Of Snow For New Mexico Mountains Through Saturday

Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:05 AM MST, Nov. 27, 2020 Forecast Summary: A robust closed low over the desert southwest will bring 2-6″ of snow to the mountains of New Mexico.  Taos and Ski Santa Fe ski resorts will receive snowfall totals in this range, with Ski Santa Fe likely seeing more.  Conditions will clear out Monday […]

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Eric McNamee | November 27, 2020
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New Mexico Ski Resorts Challenging Governor’s Quarantine Order

New Mexico

Heading to New Mexico for some snow this winter? There seems to be a battle brewing between the state’s ski resorts and the Governor. The Governor of New Mexico instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors from out of state. Ski resorts in the state say they can’t, and won’t, abide by the Governor’s order. Where’s the disconnect? New Mexico […]

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Taylor Stephan | October 27, 2020
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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
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Ski Santa Fe, NM Conditions Report: 15” in Last 7 Days and Cold Temps Offer Great Skiing

Report from December 30th, 2018. Conditions at Ski Santa Fe are excellent right now, with 7/7 lifts and 81/83 trails open providing fantastic skiing across the mountain. Consistent low temperatures (it’s currently well below freezing), and significant snowfall over the past week have ensured good early season coverage (the resort has a 40” base right now) – allowing the resort […]

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Ian Chandler | January 3, 2019
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