Suppose you’re visiting our Ruidoso cabins during the wintertime. In that case, there are tons of fun activities for you and your family to get involved in. When planning your trip, you might not expect to find that many winter activities here in New Mexico. You would be surprised! Ruidoso ski season is one of the most popular times to visit this breathtaking area.

Guests in this area have all kinds of places to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors in the wintertime, but if there is one destination that you can’t miss, it’s Ski Apache in Ruidoso, NM. This awesome attraction allows you to ski or snowboard, regardless of your skill level, and is the perfect place to bring the entire family.

Are you interested in learning more? Here’s everything you’ll want to know before your Ruidoso vacation!

How to Get to Ski Apache

First things first: you should know how to get to Ski Apache! This destination sits about 30 minutes outside the city, which is the perfect distance for a quick yet easily accessible day trip. Start by heading southeast on Granite Drive toward Ll Davis Drive. Turn right onto Ll David Drive, then turn right again onto White Mountain Drive. After half a mile, turn right onto NM-48 N/Billy the Kid Trail/Mechem Drive.

Continue to follow this road for 2.5 miles before turning left onto Co Rd 532. After 11.9 miles, turn right, then one more right turn will bring you to Ski Apache! You’ll see it on the right side of the road. 

Rent Your Gear or Take a Lesson

Especially if you’re visiting from far away and have to get on a plane to get to the area, you might not feel like lugging all your skiing or snowboarding equipment with you. Or, if you’re new to outdoor sports, you might not even have that equipment in the first place. Not to worry! Ski Apache has all the rental equipment you might need for an incredible day in the mountains.

Keep in mind that all rentals require a valid driver’s license, and it’s not possible to rent clothing. With that in mind, there are tons of excellent Ruidoso ski rental options for you to take advantage of. Pick out some ski boots for kids and adults alike, as well as boards ranging from 90 to 164 centimeters. You can rent equipment for $30 per day during the weekdays or $50 per day on the weekends.

Haven’t ever been skiing or snowboarding before? Want to improve your skills before you hit the bigger slopes? Consider taking a lesson! You can opt for either private lessons or group lessons to suit your schedule in your comfort level. Even the kids can get in on the action! For a private class for kids, expect to pay $120 and add $65 per adult. For a group lesson, expect to pay $70.

Difficulty

One of the best things about Ski Apache is the wide variety of trails. Whether you’re entirely a beginner or you love hitting the trail and consider yourself an expert, there is a trail that will fit your skill level. Of course, the difficulty of a trail on any given day does have to do somewhat with the weather. Still, the team here is diligent about updating their website daily and keeping guests informed of the local weather conditions. No matter how experienced you are, you can rest assured they’ll find some of the best Ruidoso skiing right here at Ski Apache!

Return to Your Ruidoso Cabin Rental

At the end of a long day exploring the slopes, you’re bound to be tired. Make the quick 30-minute drive back to your Ruidoso 3 bedroom rentals to relax and unwind for the evening. Mountain Air Cabins is proud to be your #1 resource for Ruidoso cabins in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Contact us today to learn more!