The ski season in New Mexico usually runs from Thanksgiving to Easter, or
late November to mid April.
Yes. February, March, and April are normally the snowiest months of
the season.
Even though the skiing and snowboarding are great in April, consumer
demand drops so dramatically by mid-month that it is no longer practical
to remain
open.
It depends. There are many varieties of chile peppers grown in New Mexico.
Some are hotter than others. It can vary from one crop to the next. If you're
concerned, don't be shy, ask your wait person when ordering. They'll be glad
to give you advice on the chile their restaurant is serving.
It is a business decision made by the Taos Ski Valley management based
on what they know about their guests preferences. Taos has a long tradition
of
attracting serious skiers to their mountain. In guest survey after guest
survey, they say they want Taos to stay a pure skiing mountain. There are
four resorts
within an hours drive of Taos that welcome snowboarders.
If you are skiing or boarding in the northern areas Albuquerque is your
air gateway. If you are going to Ski Apache in the southern mountains the
El Paso, TX airport will be your closest major airport.
There are two nordic skiing centers in New Mexico offering developed trails
and amenities. The Enchanted Forest is located outside Red River. The Valles
Caldera National Preserve is located outside of Los Alamos. Both offer maintained
trails for all abilities and an exceptional outdoor experiece. In addition,
New Mexico's National Forests and mountains offer miles of snow-covered trails
and roads for nordic skiers to explore.
Generally you do not need to reserve rental skis or a place in a ski school
class, however, during peak holiday times it is advisable to check with the
ski area of your choice to see if they are taking reservations. Most ski
areas require reservations to enroll a child in day care program. The best
advice
is to call ahead for availability.
Under most travel conditions you do not need four-wheel drive to drive
to New Mexico's ski areas. All New Mexico ski areas are located on paved,
all-weather
state highways that receive priority maintenance during snow storms. Road
crews plow and sand these highways 24 hours a day during inclement weather.
We have
found that front-wheel drive vehicles with good tires, driven with some common
sense, do fine on snowy roads. There is one notable exception to this rule:
During heavy snowstorms, chains are required on two-wheel drive vehicles
on NM 532, the road to Ski Apache.
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Frequently asked questions about skiing in New Mexico.