Red River, The Republic of Texas

Bring your beads and celebrate Mardi Gras on the Mountain with the whole family in early spring. At night, mosey down Main Street for a Texas-size steak and then two-step your heart away.


Season:
Late November  to Late March


Mountain Statistics
Mountain stats: base elevation, 8,750 ft.; peak elevation, 10,350 ft.; vertical drop,
1,600 ft.
Skiable acreage: 290
Average annual snowfall: 252 in.; snowmaking on 85% of trails
Number of named trails: 57; 32% beginner, 38% intermediate, 30% advanced
Longest trail: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 7; 2 triples, 4 doubles, 1 surface

Ski area hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Half-day ticket hours: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Snowboards permitted? Yes

Directions
From Albuquerque take Interstate 25 north to Santa Fe and exit 282. This is the exit for St. Francis Drive, US 285 north. Go north on St. Francis Drive through Santa Fe. Proceed north about 24 miles on US 285 to Espanola. In Espanola look for the junction with NM 68 to Taos. Go north on NM 68 to Taos. In Taos, NM 68 becomes NM 522. Proceed north through the town of Taos on NM 522 about 24 miles to Questa. In Questa turn right on NM 38 and travel 12 miles into the town of Red River. Turn right on Pioneer Road to the ski area. Travel time from Albuquerque is about 3 1/2 hours.
 

Lodging
Internet Specials

Ski & Snowboard School
The ski and snowboard school offers lessons for all ages and levels. Red River's large staff of certified instructors can help skiers, snowboarders and snowbladers have more fun on our mountain. Special clinics are available.
Children, and their parents, will enjoy a separate, full-service facility located on the slopes. The children's program offers ski, snowboard and snow blade lessons. Full day and half-day programs come with optional lunch.

Child Care Programs & Facilities
Located in the day lodge, our attentive staff provides child care and amusement for children aged four months to four years. Lunch is provided. Both full-day and half-day programs are available. Call for more information.

General Information
Red River Ski Area
PO Box 900
Red River, NM 87558

Web site address: www.redriverskiarea.com
Information: 505-754-2223
Snow conditions: 505-754-2220
Reservations: 800-331-SNOW