
If you want to spend your day on the mountain instead of in long lift lines and you love a family atmosphere, Sipapu is the place for you. This is an old school resort with a big heart and plenty of exciting terrain for skiers and boarders of all levels.
Scheduled Season: November 2008 - March 2009
| Web site address | www.sipapunm.com | |
| customerservice@Sipapunm.com | ||
| Area Information | 800-587-2240; 505-587-2240 | |
| Reservations | 800-587-2240 | |
| Snow conditions | 800-587-2240 | Weather Forecast |
| Address |
Sipapu
Ski and Summer Resort HC 65, Route Box 29 Vadito, NM 87579 |
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| Base elevation | 8,200 ft. |
| Peak elevation | 9,255 ft. |
| Vertical drop | 1,055 ft. |
| Skiable acreage | 200 |
| Average annual snowfall | 190 in. snowmaking on 70% of trails |
| Number of named trails | 41 : 20% beginner, 45% intermediate, 35% advanced |
| Number of lifts | 4 : 2 triples, 2 surface |
| Ski area hours | lifts open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily |
| Rental and Pro Shops | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Sipapu Grill | 7:30 am to 8:00 pm |
| Half-day ticket hours | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Snowboards permitted? | Yes |
| From Albuquerque | • Take Interstate 25 north to Santa Fe and
exit 276B. This is the exit for NM 599, the Santa Fe Bypass which routes around the city of Santa Fe. • Take NM 599 north to US 285 north. Proceed north about 24 miles on US 285 to Espanola. • Continue straight through Espanola as the road becomes NM 68 to Taos. Go north on NM 68 about 20 miles to the junction with NM 75. • Go east on NM 75 21 miles to the junction with NM 518. Travel on NM 518 about 5 miles to the lodge on the right. • Travel time from Albuquerque is about 2.5 hours. |
| Full-Day | Half-Day | |
| Adult (21-59) | $39 | $29 |
| Teen (13-20) | $34 | $25 |
| Child (7-12) | $29 | $22 |
| Senior (60-69) | $27 | $22 |
| Children under 6, Seniors 70+, 4th Graders and 40 year olds ski FREE. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Check the website for lift ticket specials and up-to-date information. |
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