Sipapu
New Mexico's most affordable resort, often the first to open and last to close — a genuine learner's mountain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
320m (1,050ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,780m (9,121ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,460m (8,071ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
432cm (170in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
41
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
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
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
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