Red River, New Mexico
Overview
Red River, New Mexico
SHUTTLE The town of Red River runs a complimentary trolley shuttle around Red River, including the ski area, from 7:00 am-5:00 pm daily.
SNOW REPORT
*coming soon
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(800)348-6444
SEASON
November 23, 2011 – March 25, 2012
HOURS
Ski Chalet: 7:30 am - 5:00pm
Lifts: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
MOUNTAIN STATS
Base elevation: 8,750 ft
Peak: 10,350 ft
Vertical drop: 1,600 ft
SKIABLE ACREAGE
257 acres
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
214 inches
SNOWMAKING
85% of mountain
TRAILS
57: 32% beginner; 38% intermediate; 30% advanced/expert
SNOWBOARDS
Bobcat Terrain Snowboard Park
LIFTS
7 total: 3 Triples, 2 Doubles, 2 Surface Tows
MEDICAL CLINIC
Red River Urgent Care (505)754-1773
GROCERY STORE
Der Market Food Store, (505)754-2974
RESTAURANTS
(Partial listing of the restaurants available)
Capo’s Corner - (505)754-6297
Sundance Mexican Restaurant - (505)754-2971
Texas Red’s Steakhouse - (505)754-2964
(The following at are at the mountain) Ski Area Chalet – (505)754-2223, ext.212
Ski Tip Restaurant - (505)754-2382
The Lifthouse Restaurant - (505)754-2976
DISTANCE TO
Albuquerque - 168 miles
Amarillo - 285
Santa Fe - 106
Taos - 36
Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.
Lodging
If you want the feel of a Southwestern ski town, Red River is the place for you! Everything is convenient to the ski area as well as Main Street lined with shops and restaurants. The area offers many scenic & historic wonders.
- Lifts West - 250 yards from lifts, fully-equipped kitchens, meeting space
- Golden Eagle Lodge -
- Elk Ridge -
Lessons
2011-2012 Lesson Rates
WHO: Never-ever skiers age 11 & up
PRICE: $40
WHEN: Assemble at 9:45 AM and 1:45 PM
HOW LONG: 2-90 minute sessions
WHERE: Adults meet right outside the Ski Lodge; Children meet in the Youth Ski Center
Lesson cost does not include lift or rental, which are required
WHO: Ages 4 to 10 years old, all ability levels
PRICE: $32 single (half day) lesson; $40 full day lesson
WHEN: 9:45 A or 1:45 PM (single lesson) ; 9:45 AM AND 1:45 PM (full day lesson)
HOW LONG: Half day lesson includes a single lesson; full day includes 2-90 minute lessons plus supervision
This program is designed for skiing children; 4-5 year olds are introduced to equipment & fundamentals through lessons & indoor activities. Ages 6-10 are groups according to age & ability. Lesson price does not include lift & rental, which are required.
Rentals
High Point has an ongoing relationship with the following shop(s) in Red River:
Red River Ski Rentals
Activities
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
More than 30 kilometers of groomed trails & six kilometers of natural trails available at the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area.
Located just 5 minutes from Red River.
Equipment & lessons are available.
(505)754-2374.
SNOWSHOEING
One of the fastest growing winter sports. Also available at the Enchanted Forest.
(505)754-2374
SNOWMOBILING *Please check back in the future for more details.
TUBING Bring your own sled or take a professionally-guided trip with one of Red River’s snowmobile tour companies. Hundreds of miles of rideable terrain available. 45 minute sessions available at the mountain for a per person cost. Available at 4:15 pm or 5:15 pm. Fast Eddie’s (505)754-3103, Red River Mtn. Adventures (505)754-6363 Sled Shed (800)395-0121.
*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.
