Sandia Peak Ski Area

New Mexico

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Sandia Peak Ski Area

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 8,678 ft (2,645 m)
Summit Elevation: 10,378 ft (3,163 m)
Vertical Drop: 1,700 ft (518 m)
Skiable Area: 200 acres (81 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 125 in (318 cm)
Snowmaking: 15 %
Number of Lifts: 7
Uphill Lift Capacity: 4,500 per hour
Types of Lifts: 1 Rope Tow
1 Poma Lift
4 Double Chairs
1 Tram (55 People)
Number of Trails: 30
Longest Run: 13,200 ft (4,023 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 35 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 55 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 10 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: 47 km Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: No  
Parks And Pipes
Terrain Park: Yes
Half Pipe: No
 
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: December 2008
Expected Closing Date: March 8, 2009
Hours of Operation: Weekdays: 9am - 4pm
Weekends: 9am - 4pm
Half Day: 12:30pm
Christmas Day: 11am - 4pm
Area Services
Child Care: No Adaptive Skier: Yes
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
Nearby Lodging: No On U.S.F.S. Land: Yes

Current Weather

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76°F / 24°C
Wind: WNW at 5 mph / 8 km/h 		Partly Sunny
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