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Sipapu Ski Area
Sipapu Ski Area
Ski resort Profile
Sipapu Ski Area
New Mexico
United States
Phone: 505 587-2240
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Skiers community
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About the Ski resort
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Sipapu Ski Area is nestled in the Pecos Wilderness and the Carson National Forest along the banks of the Rio Pueblo in northern New Mexico, in town called Vadito.
Sipapu has been family-owned and operated since 1952, which may help
explain this modest area's commitment to families. From lodging to terrain
everything seems designed both to please a family and help protect the
family budget.
With 32 runs, a vertical drop of 1055 feet, average snowfall
of 170", and a snowmaking system that covers 70 % of Sipapu's 200 acres,
visitors from nearby Taos and other towns can be assured of good conditions.
There's plenty of diversity in the terrain. You'll find tree-skiing and a
couple of terrain parks, some long cruising trails, a couple of more
difficult shots, and excellent learning and beginner terrain. Base
facilities include a lodge, snack bar, restaurant, rentals, a gift shop, a
gas station and groceries. Accommodations range from a dorm to family-style
cabins, as well as suites, duplexes, and apartments in the lodge. There's
also an RV park. Upstairs in the lodge is the Sipapu Grill.
Santa Fe, N.M., or Taos, N.M., are a comfortable, scenic drive from Sipapu. The ski area is conveniently located on Highway 518, just 22 miles from Taos, N.M., 65 miles from Santa Fe, N.M., and 55 miles from Las Vegas.
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Area details
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Alpine Skiing:
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Yes
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Night Skiing:
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No
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Heli-Skiing:
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No
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Snowcat Skiing:
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No
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Snowboarding:
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No
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Snowshoe trails:
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No
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Cross country:
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3 km
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Snow tubing:
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Yes
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Easiest:
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20 %
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More Difficult:
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50 %
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Most Difficult:
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30 %
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Experts only:
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--
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AVERAGE USER RATING
Not rated
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Pace of Play:
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Money Value:
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Service:
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Resort photos
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Mountain statistics
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Base elevation:
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8,200 ft
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Summit elevation:
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9,255 ft
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Vertical drop:
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1,055 ft
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Skiable area:
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70 acres
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Annual snowfall:
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130 in
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Snowmaking:
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70 %
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Number of trails:
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31
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Number of lifts:
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4
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Types of lifts:
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2 Poma Lifts,
2 Triple Chair
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Area services
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Childcare
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Yes
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Adaptive skier:
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No
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Nearby lodging:
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Yes
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Ski lessons:
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Yes
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Snowboard lessons:
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Yes
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Ski rentals:
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Yes
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Snowboard rentals:
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Yes
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Resort maps
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Click on photos to enlarge
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Directions
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Ski Rio is 48 miles north of Taos, New Mexico, via Highway 522 and State Road 196. Cuchara is 29 miles southwest of Walsenburg, Colorado, and Interstate 25 via U.S. 160 and State Highway 12. The resorts are only a short 90-minute drive apart.
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