The Ski Apache resort is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Since it is the United State’s southernmost skiing region, it offers a fine, warm & soothing weather that favors skiing and snowboarding experience. Unlike other skiing resorts, you won’t feel the cold hitting you hard. The Ski Apache resort gives you the best of two worlds, warm weather and fresh powder on the mountain. The dust on the mountain because of the warm weather, makes it easier for riders to ski and snowboard.
It has a slope for every rider. Slopes that are easy and fun for the beginners and there are also slopes that are curvy, edgy and exciting for the enthusiasts and professionals. The resort even offers lessons, whether you are a beginner or an expert. There is always an instructor who will turn you into a better surfer. The resort offers private lessons and group lessons as well.
Private lessons for ski and snowboarding start at $90 (Lesson only) Ages 4 and above. The time duration for each customised private lesson is 50 minutes. If the child needs to be accompanied by his parents or siblings there would be an additional $65 charge per extra person. During the holidays, the prices hike up to $115 dollars and $75 for every extra add on adult. The resort’s professional ski apache instructors will have you riding down the mountain in no time. Private lessons require reservations to be made prior.
Group lessons for ski and snowboarding start at $55 (Lesson only) and $135 for a package discounted rate which includes the lesson and the lift ticket and rentals. During the holidays, the prices hike up to $65 and $135 respectively. Groups require a minimum of 5 people. Reservations are not needed as it is based on a first-come-first-serve basis.The time schedule for these lessons are between 10 am and 2 pm everyday.
Ski Apache Lift Tickets
- Lift Tickets
Now it is easy and fun to enjoy the mountain and its fresh dusting of powder. The ski lift tickets can be brought online www.skiapache.com You Can also buy the ski lift tickets once you are here at the resort.
The following are the prices for the tickets :
| WEEKDAY TICKET RATES | ||||
| MONDAY TO THURSDAY | ||||
| Type Of Ticket | Adult | Child 6 – 12 years | Senior 55 – 69 years | Military |
| Full Day | $ 75 Per Ticket | $ 65 Per Ticket | $ 65 Per Ticket | $ 65 Per Ticket |
| Half Day (Post 12:45 pm) | $ 54 Per Ticket | $ 47 Per Ticket | $ 47 Per Ticket | $ 47 Per Ticket |
| WEEKEND TICKET RATES | ||||
| FRIDAY TO SUNDAY | ||||
| Type Of Ticket | Adult | Child 6- 12 years | Senior 55 – 69 years | Military |
| Full Day | $ 99 Per Ticket | $ 89 Per Ticket | $ 89 Per Ticket | $ 89 Per Ticket |
| Half Day (Post 12:45 pm) | $ 71 Per Ticket | $ 64 Per Ticket | $ 64 Per Ticket | $ 64 Per Ticket |
| HOLIDAY TICKET RATES | ||||
| CHRISTMAS (DECEMBER 19 TO JANUARY 5), MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (JANUARY 18 TO 20) AND PRESIDENTS DAY (FEBURARY 15 TO 17) | ||||
| Type of Ticket | Adult | Child 6 – 12 years | Senior 55 – 69 years | Military |
| Full Day | $ 115 Per Ticket | $ 105 Per Ticket | $ 105 Per Ticket | $ 105 Per Ticket |
| Half Day (Post 12:45 pm) | $ 83 Per Ticket | $ 76 Per Ticket | $ 76 Per Ticket | $ 76 Per Ticket |
- GONDOLA PASSES:
The following are the rates for the gondola passes:
| SINGLE GONDOLA RIDE PASSES PER DAY | |||||
| Type of Passes | Ages 5 and under | Child 6 – 12 years | Adult | Senior 55 – 69 years | Military |
| Single Gondola Ride Passes | Free | $ 25 Per Ticket | $ 35 Per Ticket | $ 25 Per Ticket | $ 25 Per Ticket |
- Rentals
Whether you prefer buying new skis/snowboards or renting them out. All you need is a valid driver’s license for any kind of rental. Cash, traveller’s cheque, all major credit and debit cards are accepted at the resort. The resort offers a wide selection and variety of snowboards, skis and snowboard/ski gears that one can choose from.
| MOUNTAIN SKI RENTALS : SKI AND SNOWBOARD RATES | |
| Days of the Week and Special Occasions | Rates Per Day |
| Monday to Thursday – Per Adult/Child | $ 15.99 |
| Friday to Sunday – Per Adult/Child | $ 29.99 |
| For the Holidays : Christmas, President’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Per Adult/Child | $ 39.99 |
Ski Apache Lodging – What You Should Know?
The Ski apache resort area brings you the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino that offers clean and luxury rooms. Breathe in the fresh mountain air while you immerse yourself in the comfort of your room. Very close to the ski lifts and rentals. Situated in a happening place while overlooking the waters of the ski resort.
The room categories are as follows,
- Standard Room
- Superior Room
- Luxury Room
- Deluxe Suite
- Royal Suite
- Presidential Suite.
The inn has a room for every customer and their needs. The inn does not fall back when it comes to offering delightful delicacies and mouth watering dishes. Having a number of speciality restaurants in the property itself, makes it very convenient to immerse yourself in the flavours of the world. For more information about the restaurants in the property, please visit https://innofthemountaingods.com/restaurants/
Equipped with a spa, it calms your senses and relaxes your body and mind after a fun and tiring day up at the mountain. Some of the services provided in the spa are listed below,
- Skin care and facials
- Body Treatments
- Massages
- Hair parlour and treatment
- Nails and makeup
- Waxing
- Oxygen bar
Some of the other nearby cabins that offer affordable prices and scenic views of the place include,
- Whispering Pine Cabins
- Story Book Cabins
- Upper Canyon Inn and Cabins
- Noisy Water Lodge
How To Get To Ski Apache? (Directions)
Google maps would probably be the best way to opt for in order to get to ski apachE, depending on where you are coming/driving from.
Some of the very common routes to ski apache are the following routes. They are,
Albuquerque and the North: Take the I-25 to highway 380. Then highway 380 east to highway 37. Turn south or right on highway 37. Stay on the road until it intersects highway 48. Once there, proceed to the ski run road which is on the northside of Ruidoso, proceed further for 11 miles until you reach the ski apache parking lot.
Las Cruces and the West: Get on highway 70 east and head towards Sudderth Avenue (highway 48), make a left on Sudderth. Stay on the same road for 3 miles until you see an intersection with Mechem drive. Take the right there and keep going for 5 miles straight on the Ski sun road. Lastly take a left on the Ski sun road, keep driving for 11 miles until you reach the ski apache parking lot.
El Paso and the South: Take highway 54 which will bring you highway 70. Then highway 70 east to Sudderth avenue, make a left on Sudderth. Stay on the same road for 3 miles until you see an intersection with Mechem drive. Take the right there and keep going for 5 miles straight on the Ski sun road. Lastly take a left on the Ski sun road, keep driving for 11 miles until you reach the ski apache parking lot.
Roswell and the East: Take highway 70 east to Sudderth avenue, make a left on Sudderth. Stay on the same road for 3 miles until you see an intersection with Mechem drive. Take the right there and keep going for 5 miles straight on the Ski sun road. Lastly take a left on the Ski sun road, keep driving for 11 miles until you reach the ski apache parking lot.