Sipapu, The Republic of Texas

At many of today's mega-resorts, you can spend more time on the chairlifts than on the slopes. At Sipapu, you'll ski or snowboard all day and the lift operator will probably greet you by name. Big enough to be interesting but small enough to be cozy, Sipapu has been warmly welcoming guests for 50 years.



Season:
Early December to early April

Mountain Statistics
Mountain stats: base elevation, 8,200 ft.; peak elevation, 9,255 ft.; vertical drop, 1,055 ft.
Skiable acreage: 65
Average annual snowfall: 110 in.; snowmaking on 70% of trails
Number of named trails: 31; 20% beginner, 45% intermediate, 25% advanced, 10% expert
Number of lifts: 4; 2 triple, 2 surface

Ski area hours: lifts open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily; rental shop and retail open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sipapu Grill is open 7:30 am to 8:00 pm.
Half-day ticket hours: 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 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. Travel time from Albuquerque is about 2.5 hours.

Lodging
Internet Specials

General Information
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort
HC 65, Route Box 29
Vadito, NM 87579

Web site address: www.sipapunm.com
Information: 505-587-2240
Snow conditions: 505-587-2240 | Weather Forecast
Reservations: 800-587-2240
Email address: resort@sipapunm.com