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Ski Apache Joins Taos by Extending Their SeasonBest snow in years allows both areas to remain open an extra week
Night time temperatures have been cold throughout the state preserving the bountiful coverage and setting up outstanding spring skiing at all of New Mexico's winter resorts. "We really have not had spring conditions yet," said Ski Apache General Manager Scott Goeller. "It has remained cold on the mountain and the snow is holding up very well." So far this season, Ski Apache has received over 170 inches of total snowfall, while over 220 inches of snow have fallen on Taos Ski Valley. As of late March, the base at Ski Apache is reported as 90 to 96 inches of settled snow midway up the mountain, while Taos is reporting a base of 92 to 106 inches. Both areas are 100% open for skiers of all skill levels. Other area's base figures and closing dates are as follows:
Sipapu, 52-63" of base, 100% open, scheduled closing day is April 10th (open weekends only April 2-3 and 9-10); visit www.sipapunm.com, or call 505-587-2240; Ski Santa Fe, 127" of base, 100% open, scheduled closing day is April 10th; visit www.skisantafe.com, or call 505-982-4429; Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, 70" of base, 100% open (open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Federal holidays), scheduled closing day TBA; visit www.skipajarito.com, or call 505-662-5725; Enchanted Forest XC Ski Area, 36-48" of base, 100% open, scheduled closing day is March 26th; visit www.enchantedforestxc.com, or call 505-754-2374. For more information on skiing in New Mexico, visit www.skinewmexico.com; or if you would like general information on ski vacations in New Mexico, the Western United States, and beyond visit the Travel Lady at www.travellady.com/Special/skiing.htm. Edited by C. Jason Stewart |
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In
light of favorable weather conditions, two New Mexico ski resorts, Taos Ski
Valley and Ski Apache, have decided to extend its winter season by an extra
week. Officials with Ski Apache announced that the area will remain open
through April 3rd rather than closing on March 27th as previously planned.
Similarly, Taos Ski Valley officials announced the area's decision to stay open
through April 10th thanks to excellent conditions and continuing snowfall.
Remaining open for an extra week is a first for Taos, and it will offer $30 lift
ticket for its final week of operation, April 4-10.
Angel
Fire, 65" of base, 100% open, scheduled closing day is March 27th; visit