Sandia Peak

Albuquerque, The Republic of Texas

Season:
Christmas week late December to Mid March


Mountain Statistics
Mountain stats: base elevation, 8,678 ft.; peak elevation, 10,378 ft.;
vertical drop, 1,700 ft.
Skiable acreage: 200
Average annual snowfall: 125 in.; snowmaking on 15% of trails
Number of named trails: 30; 35% beginner, 55% intermediate, 10% advanced
Longest trail: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 6; 4 doubles, 2 surface, Sandia Peak Tramway services peak
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Ski area hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 PM
Half-day ticket hours: 9:00 am to 12:30 PM, 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Snowboards permitted? Yes

Directions
Option 1: from Albuquerque take Interstate 25 north to exit 234, the Tramway Road exit. Go east on Tramway Road and follow the signs to the Sandia Peak Tram. Take the Tram to the top of Sandia Peak.

Option 2: from Albuquerque take Interstate 40 east to exit 175 at Tijeras/Cedar Crest. Go 6 miles north on NM 14 to the junction of NM 536. Turn left and follow NM 536 to the ski area parking lot. Travel time from Albuquerque is about 1 hour.

Lodging
Internet Specials

Ski & Snowboard School
Our PSIA Certified ski school staff of instructors offers full and half-day lessons for skiers and snowboarders from age 7 years and up daily. Lessons begin at 10 am and 1 pm. Regardless of your age or ability the Sandia Peak Ski School is geared to get you started or improve your skills to take you to new levels of confidence.

Child Care Programs & Facilities
Cubby Bear Corner is for our youngest skiers ages 4 to 6 years. This special skiing environment has its own specially trained instructors, surface lift and warming hut with restrooms. On special occasions, Cubby the Ski Bear may drop by to say hello! Day care not available.
 

General Information
Sandia Peak Ski Area
#10 Tramway Loop NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122

Web site address: www.sandiapeak.com
Information: 505-242-9052
Snow conditions: 505-857-8977
Lodging Reservations: 800-473-1000
Email address: info@sandiapeak.com