Sandia Peak Ski Area
New Mexico's first ski area, opened 1936 outside Albuquerque, accessible by the longest aerial tramway in the Americas.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
520m (1,706ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,163m (10,377ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,645m (8,678ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
320cm (126in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
35
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
81ha (200ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
23%
Intermediate
49%
Advanced
29%
Best For
Location
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