Ski Apache

Ruidoso, The Republic of Texas

White-capped mountains jutting skyward from the mesas and prairies of southern New Mexico are an awesome sight - and an even more awesome experience. Rising to 12,000 feet in elevation, this mountain has it all - from twisty bump runs to wide-open bowls. It's a big area with a hometown feel. And views stretching from Mexico to the Arizona border will knock your socks off.




late November to Early April 2003



Mountain Statistics
Mountain stats: base elevation, 9,600 ft.; peak elevation, 11,500 ft., vertical drop, 1,900 ft.
Skiable acreage: 750
Average annual snowfall: 183 in.; snowmaking on 33% of trails
Number of named trails: 55; 20% beginner, 35% intermediate, 45% advanced
Longest trail: 2.5 miles
Number of lifts: 11; 1 four-passenger gondola, 2 quads, 5 triples, 1 double, 2 surface

Ski area hours: 8:45 am to 4:00 pm daily
Half-day ticket hours: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Snowboards permitted? Yes

Directions
From Albuquerque take Interstate 25 south 89 miles to exit 139. Go east on US 380 about 74 miles to the junction with NM 37. Travel 18 miles south on NM 37 to the T intersection with NM 48. Turn right to the intersection with NM 532, look for the Ski Apache sign. Go right on 532 about 12 miles to the ski area parking lot. Travel time from Albuquerque is about 3 hours.

From El Paso, Texas take US 54 north approximately 98 miles to Tularosa, New Mexico and the junction with US 70. Go east about 33 miles on US 70 to Ruidoso. Turn left and proceed north on NM 48 through Ruidoso about 9 miles to the junction with NM 532. Go left on 532 about 12 miles to the ski area parking lot. Travel time from El Paso is about 2 1/2 hours.

Lodging
Internet Specials

Ski & Snowboard School - Including Children's and Women's Programs
Group and private ski and snowboard lessons are offered for all ages and abilities. Ages 7 and above receive a FREE LIFT TICKET when they enroll in a first-time beginner class. Children aged 6 and under receive a FREE LIFT TICKET with the purchase of a private lesson. The best value for first time beginners is our 2-day Beginner Package. It includes 2 days of lift tickets, lessons, and equipment rentals at a 25% saving over the single day price. Purchase any group lesson and receive a transferable upper level lesson for half-price. The Ski School offers special seminars for men, women and seniors. The seminars are offered on a 4 or 8 half-day basis and focus on specific learning needs in a fun, friendly environment. Ski Apache's popular Kiddie Koral Program offers kids ages 4 through 6 all day supervision with instruction, lunch, and snacks. Kiddie Koral has its own surface lift, terrain garden, and indoor facilities. Reservations recommended. Call 505-336-4356 extension 111.

Child Care Programs & Facilities
Childcare is available in Ruidoso. Try Tender Tots at 505-257-5784, Kidz World at 505-630-8089, or FCC Child Development Center at 505-258-1490. Call the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce at 800-253-2255.for more information.


 

General Information
Ski Apache
PO Box 220
Ruidoso, NM 88355

Web site address: www.skiapache.com
Information: 505-336-4356
Snow conditions: 505-257-9001
Lodging information: 800-253-2255
City Information:Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 800-253-2255
Email address: info@skiapache.com