Information on Red River Ski Area:
Red River is located in the southern Rocky Mountains, part of the Sangre de Cristo Range. The village is completely surrounded by Carson National Forest. Winter visitors enjoy excellent skiing on the 10,350-foot mountain, which rises from the middle of town toward the old, western mining sites of the 1800s. Skiers tackle 57 runs on 270 skiable acres of varied terrain to suit every ability. You can even ski to a replica of the Moon Star Mine of the 1890s. Snowboarders are welcome on all trails. Skier services at Red River include rental equipment, ski shops, ski school, Kinderplay for 4-and 5-year-olds, Kinderski for 6- to 10-year-olds, child care and NASTAR racing. There is also a cafeteria and restaurants on the mountain. There are plenty of Lodging accommodations to choose from located nearby to the ski area. Main Street is just a block from the ski area lifts! Red River is a skiers town! You'll also find an inviting variety of dining and apres-ski entertainment to grab a drink and an appetizer to warm up! Just three miles from Red River lies the Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski Area offering 30 km of groomed trails and incredible scenery. An inexpensive Learn-to-Ski package includes lesson, rental and trail pass. Sleds are also available for skiing with infants. If you would like a change of pace, try snowmobiling- they can set you up to take a trip from lush canyons up Sawmill Mountain to the breathtaking view of Greenie Peak. Winter activities such as snow tubing, cross-country or nordic skiing, snowshoeing are also available.
Red River Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9am - 4pm Half Day: 9am - 1pm or 12pm - 4pm
Length of Season:
Nov-06 to Mar-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Rope Tow;4 Double Chairs;2 Triple Chairs
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 58
Elevation at base 8750 feet and elevation at summit is 10350 feet.
Skiing Options at Red River Ski Area:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Red River Ski Area:
From Albuquerque: Take Interstate 25 north to Santa Fe. Take Highway 68 north to Taos. From Taos, head north on Highway 522 to Questa. Head east from Questa on Highway 38 to Red River Ski Area -
Alternate route to Red River Ski Area: Contact Information:
505 754-2223
505 754-2220
866 397-3318
http://www.RedRiverSkiArea.com
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