Ski Apache Details and Photos

Alto, NM (Directions)
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Last Updated: 2/8/2012 11:26 PM

Overview

  • 11 Beginner
  • 18 Intermediate
  • 25 Advanced
Ski Apache is a ski resort with 10 ski lifts, 55 trails and 750 acres. New Mexico’s southern-most resort, Ski Apache is a sunny and exciting resort drawing from Mexico and the Southwest. Ski Apache is a haven for experts and intermediate, as 45% of the runs are designated advanced and 35% intermediate. Grooming, 3 terrain parks, bowls, and tubing... hill create a rich skiing experience. Experience southern hospitality and sunny slopes at Ski Apache. Read more

Operations

Status

Open

Lifts Open/Total

9 of 10

Weekday Hours

Mon-Fri: 9a-4p

Trails Open/Total

55 of 55

Weekend Hours

Sat/Sun: 9a-4p

Acres Open/Total

750 of 750

Stats & Conditions

Base Elevation

9,600 ft

24-hr Snowfall

0"

Vertical Drop

1,800 ft

Avg Base Depth

34-56"

Peak Elevation

11,500 ft

Photos

Ski Apache Logo
Ski Apache Logo
Ski Apache Trail Map
Ski Apache Trail Map

Reviews & Tips (6)

Snow was good! Everything from ski rentals to service at the lifts were very good! It made for a really good trip for my family.
written Feb 06 2012 - 10:50 AM
 
Jay Foerster Intermediate Skier
In response to previous post, Liftopia did offer a voucher/credit/refund due to the lift closures on Monday. Thank you liftopia!
written Jan 18 2012 - 03:29 PM
 
Loulou Intermediate Skier
Be prepared if you buy your tickets here on Liftopia and they close the mountain due to weather, you will not be able to get a voucher to ski on a different day. This happened to my family on Monday when Ski Apache closed due to high winds and no visibility. However, the ski shop in town didn't charge us for our skis.
written Jan 18 2012 - 02:06 PM
 
Loulou Intermediate Skier
Locals were very rude about cutting in line in front of us to buy their lift tickets. We had already prepurchased ours through Liftopia and just needed to pick them up. Additional people kept handing their money up the line to the person at the window. When we finally complained that enough was enough, the worker at the window threatened to make us move to another window and wait in yet another line. We liked the skiing but found the local people not very friendly. At other ski resorts,people talk to you while you are standing in line at the lifts, but here, only other people from Texas would small talk with you. Others would just look at you, like, why would I talk to you, I don't know you... Courtesies were lacking on the slopes as well. Don't know if I would go again, even though it was less expensive than several other places we have been to ski..
written Jan 02 2012 - 09:25 PM
 
Lisa Intermediate Skier
1 go early it gets wicked crowded by time the reduced rates hit 2 higher u go less crowded 3 their bloody marys are tasty!
written Jan 02 2012 - 02:29 PM
 
Sarah Beginner Skier
I have been here 4 times. Usually during early March. Hang in the bowl to avoid the crowds. There are a few good jumps in that area as well depending on terrain conditions.
written Mar 12 2009 - 02:15 PM
 
Matt Longrider Advanced Skier

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