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Cuchura Valley - Ski Texas

Cuchara, The Republic of Texas - *At this time this area is closed*

Cuchara multi-day passes are also good at Ski Rio in northern New Mexico.

Season Information
Season:
Late November-early April.
Hours:

Mountain Facts
Winter Activities:
Skiing, snowboarding, night skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snow skating, tubing, sleigh rides.
Summer Activities: Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, mini-golf, prospecting, climbing, chairlift rides.
Base Elevation: 9,248 feet (2819 meters)
Summit Elevation:
10,810 feet (3295 meters).
Average Annual Snowfall:
n/a.
Snowmaking:
n/a.
111 Designated Trails:
40% beginner, 40% intermediate, 20% advanced. 1,140 skiable acres.
10 Lifts:
Uphill capacity of ? skiers per hour.
Ski School/Childcare:
Private and group ski, snowboard, and telemark instruction for all experience levels. Instruction for kids ages five and up, full and half day programs.

Getting There
From Denver/Colorado Springs

Take I-25 south to exit 52 in Walsenburg. Go west 11 miles on Highway160, then 15 miles southwest on Highway 12.

From Santa Fe, New Mexico:
Take Highway 68 north to Taos, then continue traveling north on Highway 522/159 to Fort Garland, Colorado. Turn right on Highway 160 and travel east for 45 miles. Take Highway 12 and drive 15 miles southwest.

Train:
Amtrak's east and westbound trains stop in Trinidad. For more information call (800) USA-RAIL.

Shuttle Services/Car Rentals:
Car rentals are available in Alamosa and Trinidad and at Denver International Airport, Colorado Springs Airport, and Albuquerque International Airport in New Mexico.

Contact Information
Cuchara Mountain Resort
946 Panadero Ave.
Cuchara, CO 81055

Web: www.cuchara.com
Email: info@cuchara.com
Reservations: (877) 282-4272

Area Lodging
Trinidad, CO

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