About Ski Santa Fe
Ski Santa Fe is a ski resort in New Mexico. It offers 1,725 feet of vertical drop, 660 skiable acres, 88 marked runs, served by 7 lifts, with an average of about 325" of snow a year. Ski Santa Fe traces its roots to the 1930s and developed into a high-base-elevation regional resort in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Current references agree on 660 acres and 88 named runs but differ on whether the operating lift inventory totals seven or eight.
Why Visit Ski Santa Fe?
- 88 runs with 1,726ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 325"
- 660 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 7 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Ski Santa Fe, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
12,073ft
Summit Elevation
3,680m
10,351ft
Base Elevation
3,155m
1,726ft
Vertical Drop
526m
660 acres
Skiable Area
267.09 ha
88
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.2km
7
Lifts
325"
Avg. Snowfall
826cm annually
How Ski Santa Fe compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
40%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
40% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 28, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Ski Santa Fe
By Car
Ski Santa Fe is in New Mexico, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude35.7953
Longitude-105.7953
RegionNew Mexico, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Ski Santa Fe trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Ski Santa Fe averages 325" of snowfall a year.
Ski Santa Fe rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 88 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Ski Santa Fe averages 325" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,073 ft.
Ski Santa Fe is located in New Mexico, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 35.7953, -105.7953.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Ski Santa Fe, plus any places we've researched.
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