The first time I wasn’t able to ski with partner, and we came back this year during thanksgiving week when it was closed due to COVID. That didn’t stop the true skiers from hiking up to the mountain to get some runs in. There is two ski lifts, one for the beginner side and one for the intermediate/advanced. I highly suggest wearing a backpack with a water pak to pack your ski skins and other things that get in the way of hiking up the mountain with skis etc. They have a food court here but food is not that great and incredibly expensive! So pack your own cooler and bring it nearby or leave it in car to go snack on if you don’t want to loose time for skiing. For others who don’t ski, it gets really crowded with those who don’t ski, so i suggest bringing in something to entertain yourself with. In winter wear snow shoes that are durable, waterproof clothing is best so snow can slip off - gloves are a must! Really wish there was some lessons available or it wasn’t shut down because of COVID to rent but in the long run it is better to have your own skis and boots and gear for times where resorts are closed.

A non-ski review. Only for the summer views. These are summer photos. Great for summer hiking and camping, not just skiing in winter. I visit often since my moms family is from here. It is so peaceful up here on the mountain. Every season is great up here to visit. Stop to read about the aspens and take in the views. They won’t be there forever. They are a network of trees. Autumn is by far the best season to visit. You won’t regret the views!—tip make time for the spa on the way back. Its on the way!

Ski Santa Fe is my local mountain, and we do love skiing here. Its a small mountain, but its incredibly easy to get to, and it packs a surprising amount of terrain into a small area. There are decent amenities, good parking and shuttle systems, and by and large the staff is amazing.However, I am critical of several things: investment in infrastructure, lack of community participation, and inter-resort cooperation. Several lifts have been added in recent decades, but more attention has been paid to gimmicky elements--like a moving carpet loader on the quad chair-- than to speed and capacity. The chairs at Santa Fe are very slow-- higher speed would help compensate for the limited vertical one can get on a run.Ski Santa Fe does not participate in any sister resort pass sharing programs, except with Sandia Resort, which is owned by the same family. It would be lovely if Santa Fe worked with other areas in NM, AZ, UT, CO...I feel like Santa Fe wants to isolate itself, and thats a shame.Ski Santa Fe also does not like to engage in community events or fundraising, creating a hostile environment for nonprofit ski charities and forcing them to areas like Sipapu.To end on a more positive note, Ski Santa Fe DOES maintain an active and robust adaptive ski program, allowing skiers with disabilities full access to the slopes. They also allow uphill skiers (with some limitations and rules), which is a lot more than can be said for many other areas.Its overall a great little mountain, I just have issues with some of their management choices.

First time visiting these mountains love it. I dont know what took me so long to visit after being here for 15 years. Great views, Aspen trees everywhere trails everywhere. Got to love the the outdoorsGo visit please dont leave trash and fires.

Absolutely love this resort. Close to home with diverse terrain. All skill levels can find enjoyment here. I have a hard time going anywhere else, thank you Ski Santa Fe staff for always being welcoming, friendly and helpful.

Ski Santa Fe is a very fun place to ski and snowboard! Great terrain, plenty of snowmaking and lifts. The ski school is one of the best. Excellent child care, great food! How can you go wrong?

It was a beautiful day for a walk with the dogs. Clean trails and air. Refreshing and peaceful.

We visited in February 2020. Our son participated in the ski school. The slopes are well maintained, staff is friendly and they were very accommodating with our sons choice to ski instead of taking the snowboarding class that we initially signed him up for. It was a great experience for a first-time skier. We will definitely visit again.

Ski Santa Fe was amazing they had very friendly staff welcoming us there everyday while we were there. the slopes were great there was plenty of snow and fresh powder everyday we were there. Food is pretty expensive but its a ski slope. After the day is over the parking crew helps you back to your car and they are some of the best people in the world. I really enjoyed our time at ski Santa Fe.

Good food and great staff. We have tried to support them during this time. Indoor and outside eating available.

I will admit, as someone who normally skis the canyons in Utah, I wasn’t expecting much from this resort. To my pleasant surprise this resort was pretty good and I had a great time. The Pros: Ample snowfall and nice groomed runs, not that crowded even on a Saturday, virtually no lift lines, plenty of fun trails to check out and explore (I recommend the Adventure Land run, it’s a blast). The Cons: I had to take a star away from this review because the lifts are ancient, they don’t have a high speed lift and the lifts are sloooow. They also keep stopping on the way up the mountain, Several times The lift stopped 6 or 7 times just on one trip up the mountain, it was infuriating. They could also do a better job of placing the large trail maps at the top of the lift near where you get off. Many of them are off to the side in an awkward place.

The Aspens were lovely. So good to see so many people appreciating nature and taking Co-vid precautions like masks

Great place for kids to learn! Excellent food and beverage choices! Many different excellent levels of ski runs.

Fantastic place to Ski and hike! So many trials all up and down this mountain! I recommend you check levels of each trail if you have kids. Lots of dogs walking freely with owners so beware if your dog likes his/her space.

What a delight to spend a summer day enjoying the 72 degree mountain air! This ski resort is just over 20 miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico, but a world away from the heat of west Texas. When you visit Santa Fe for a vacation, take 3 or 4 hours out of your day to relax under the pines and aspens. There are campgrounds and hiking trails all along the way to the resort. The resort itself is closed in the summer, but you can walk around and enjoy the view, or go for a hike if thats your thing. And if you like rocks, there are granite boulders to admire and fantasize about sneaking into the trunk of the car to place in that special spot in the yard at home. If thats your thing.

We visited Ski Santa Fe around the New Years holiday. Workers told us the place was very busy, but there was enough room that it didnt feel crowded. We stayed in Santa Fe and drove up a mountain each day of our trip. All wheel drive tires or snow tires are recommended, however we found the road fairly easy to navigate as it was freshly plowed each day before we arrived and also plowed again before we left at the end of the day. The kids learned to ski at this mountain! We signed them up for a couple days of ski school lessons oh, and by the end of it they were completely independent. Mom and Dad spent that time just exploring the mountain. Food was high quality and the lifts were quick and operational the whole time. We will return in the future!

Great location, close to town. That being said, if it is a snow day do not drive up without 4 wheel drive or snow chains. You can buy good chains for most cars at Pep Boys in town. Easy to put on and take off.Now Ski Santa Fe. Good location. Friendly folks. Not a fashion show. The instructors are patient and knowledgeable. Lift tickets are fair.

Just visited during the summer. No reference for a rating.

Just a great place to ski. Friendly staff. Great food. Remember to stay hydrated (the base elevation for this mountain is high and altitude sickness is a real probability if you dont take good care of your body). On sunny days this mountain is a crown jewel. Final tip... Always wear sunscreen.

Came here with older parents, so didnt do the ski slopes, but the drive up here was incredible and just an amazing experience for those not used to this kind of terrain (were from Texas). In the Spring, views can be seen all around with all the little road side parking areas, but during the winter the snow plows hindered the opportunity to get out and look from those same areas. Other than that, both seasons to come out here was absolutely stunning! Love driving on this road!

An outstanding resort. While the decision to close early is reasonable, a price freeze for next season’s prices is insufficient. 109 days of good skiing, plus the 30 days early closing, means that season pass holders lost 21% of our ski days. This should be rectified by a 15% decrease for next season’s passes. This would show good faith and that your responsibility to your customers are satisfied. The amount lost this year to 1, 2 and 3 day passes, will be saved in the reduction of operating costs.

I went during the summer so I dont have much to say as far as what the skiing is like. I will say that it was fun going out there for hiking and there are tons of great views up there. If you hike far enough up you can see the lakes at the peaks. On the way up theres a lovely little stream. Parking was free and we were allowed to just walk up. I dont know if its always free during the summer, but it was the day we went and that was wonderful. As far as we could tell there werent any open restrooms during the summer.

Hyde Park is what Ive always know these beautiful mountains as. Ive been coming to these mountains ever since I was 7 years old and Im 30 now. Ive never skied but I would love to try one day. But anywhere from camping and day bbqs Hyde Park is a wonderful place to visit!!!

Good skiing for the price and no waits at lifts even on weekends.(we didnt go on a powder day though) decent varied runs. Perfect for a 2 day ski trip.

Beautiful skiing for all levels! My wife found the never ever having skied before course useful and was able to complete Easy Street after only that lesson! Impressive instructors and very cool and courteous staff. I went up the quad lift and skied the green circle Santa Fe Trail, which was beautiful and achieveable for late beginners and early intermediate skiers. Rental process went well, and staff at both the shop and chalet were great! The rest of the mountain is more difficult, but as beginners we definitely got what we paid for! Well done!

Mostly Blacks - bring your cajones ladies and gentlemen. Hidden spot amazing skiing conditions January.No frills no over the top amenities just alot of groomed blacks and ski fun =)

Beautiful, but challenging bike ride up from Santa Fe in the summertime. The shoulder if mostly unusable but most of the drivers are respectful of cyclists as there are always a few any day with decent weather. There’s no place to refill water bottles so take plenty. Some of the curves on the way down can be dicey with potholes or rough spots in inconvenient places.

Fantastic views, slopes and runs to enjoy on skis or on a board. A great place to go and enjoy some fresh snow with friends.

V nice hiking in the summer/fall

Friendly staff, semi-easy process to rent gear, wonderful conditions. I would definitely return!!

Excellent skiing, especially for beginners. Even if you dont take Cheadle, theyre agre instructors all over the place willing to answer questions. Staff is super nice and helpful, especially the ticket counter, tokens counter inside by the lockers and equipment rental. Very laid back vibe here, like everyones family. Even the food in the cafeteria is good! If youre a beginner and only plan to take the beginner slopes, tell them at the counter! Itll save you a Lot.

Super fun ride in September to see the fall colors at their peak. $16 per person but well worth it to see the brilliant gold Aspen leaves!

Pretty much the best small local mountain I have been to. The lifts are more than good enough for the numbers that come here and it has a decent variety of terrain for a 2-3 day visit. Add in the fact you have Santa Fe to explore and it makes for a great vacation.

Great snow, people and lines for food werent as crazy as expected. Beautiful place to ski and snowboard, we will be back!

Its beautiful hiking was beautiful scenery was beautiful its just an amazing place

Always a great beginner to intermediate skiing. What ski area in the US serves delirium at the ski area bar??? That is huge! Great staff and whenever there is good snow it is well worth it!

Ski Santa Fe is really good. We did “never ever” package. Very good for beginners. $125 you get lessons by trainer, ski gears, ski ticket. I would highly recommend one to do so. For the best first experience.

Beautiful beautiful place all the way up and all the way down

Love skiing here! Its really not that crowded the trails are very manicured!

What a great ski area! This is my first year getting a season pass at a ski area and it has been so fun this season! Very good tree runs and amazing views. Super close to Santa Fe, too! Also Tottemoffs has good hot chocolate.

Quite a nice resort. The views are spectacular. Not very big, but not so small as some others around. You can basically see the whole mountain in a day but still not get bored. Decent variety of terrain, though it could use a couple more groomed blacks (like parachute). The lifts are slow and thats the main reason I dont give it 5. They need a couple high speed quads.

Great place for family skiing. Not a large world class resort for sure, but it certainly has something for everyone. Snow was great. No ice on the groomers over New Years. No lines to speak of though the facility does not have high speed chairs. Great variety in the food service area. My family and I will definitely be back. We love the proximity to Santa Fe too.

Small mountain but good tree runs. Hit big rocks wizard

Chipmunk corner at Ski Santa Fe is one of the best ways to teach your child how to ski or snowboard. The school is well managed and 100% organized. Its obvious that everybody there enjoy children. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time. No joke, it sells out so if you dont make a reservation way ahead of time you will be disappointed because you wont get in. We have reserved many spots throughout the year already.

What a great place to learn and just have a blast!!! Got a package deal for 2 sessions of 2hr instructional classes, snowboard, boots, and beginner lift for a great deal!! Instructor was very patient with us and such a cool laid back guy.It was mid February and it was 23° in the city where it was 1° on the mountain...and the sun was out!! CHILLY!! but the snowfall could come at any moment, so prepare for drastic weather patterns up there.The views are breathtaking!!!!

Popular ski slopes with kids ski school, plenty of group ski classes at the level of your choice, good size mountain with slopes at varying levels of difficulty and enough lifts to keep the lines reasonable. They do offer helmets, skis, snowboards, and boots for rental. There is a restaurant at the top of the first ski lift and a cafeteria style eatery in the main lodge at the bottom of the area. While they can get crowded at times, there are parking shuttles so you dont have to walk all the way.

Lines arent long. Everybody is friendly. Runs are fun and some are advanced. I arrived a day after it snowed 2 and the high at the peak was 8 degrees F. You may not be as lucky but--who knows--maybe youll also have epic conditions too. The shuttles from town hit capacity so get to the stop 30 mins early if you want to avoid driving yourself to the lot.

Great runs! Average prices for tickets and rentals, decently priced food and bev. Nice staff. Parking wasnt bad at all for showing up half way through the day.

Lift for beginner slope can be as much as a 30 minute wait. Customer Service is good. Slopes were in decent shape considering the natural snowfall was about 25% of the average.

It was a Wonderland it was fantastic, Amazing!!

Great place, friendly people, lots of smiles. The people working Ski Santa Fe treat you like family, and they do a great job of keeping the runs nice and groomed. Glades, bumps and Tree options too.

Great ski area specially for beginners and intermediate skiers. Very reasonably priced. You will have to lodge in Santa Fe 30 min drive. Beautiful town. Friendly staff.

First, getting there is pretty easy. The drive up from town wasnt so bad, some curves but nothing too bad. I usually get car sick but the drive wasnt curvy enough to make me sick. There is also a bus you can take. When you get there parking was convenient and people were there to guide you to where to park. There were greeters also at the entrance which was very welcoming. The rental area was well organized and well staffed so it went quickly. Our son and my husband took lessons which they enjoyed. They took snowboarding lessons. My son was the only one in class since the rest chose ski lessons. It was hard and I think a half day would have been better for him over full day. He is 7 by the way. The chipmunk corner was great with friendly staff. This area is just for kids and has a moving carpet type escalator instead of a lift which is great for beginners. In the other part of the ski area there is another moving carpet/escalator which is great for children and adult beginners who dont want to use a chair ski lift. The beginners area can feel quite crowded though so go early to get there before the crowds of lessons go through. The other ski areas looked fun for more experienced skiers. Also the food court was surprisingly tasty. There were vegan burgers and pasta with marinara for vegetarians. That was a huge plus for us. We also brought snacks and people bring coolers if youd like to have your own food instead. The food court was good for me to sit and wait for my family while they took classes. There are some places with electric plugs for charging. The wifi works but is very slow so dont rely on it. If your kids are in chipmunk corner there are windows you can see them from as well. The ski shop has basically all you would need in case you forgot something or just want to buy gear there. We got a ski jacket for our son that was great. All in all Ski Santafe is a great place that I would enjoy returning to.

Great place to ski! So many slopes for beginners, and everyone! About half an hour from downtown.

Love skiing here. Its really not that crowded the trails are very manicured. Lifts are great and the Kids Chipmunk corner was awesome. My kids loved it.

We are first timers and our experience was amazing. Chipmunk Corner was spectacular and their pager system is top notch! Our never ever instructors were so attentive and groups were small. First one had 8, second had 7. Thanks for a great experience!!Don’t like lines, get there early! We never waited, not at Chipmunk Corner & not for our own gear.

I am not sure who I dealt with, but he was a bigger guy. Very rude thought he knew everything, so I asked another employee there what his name was, and he told me his last name was Leno. He needs to learn better customer service, treat people who are spending a lot of money better. I don’t think I will ever go back if this is the way the Santa Fe ski employees treat customers.

The mountain is big and great, gets a decent amount of snow for the average, but very small beginner park. The lift workers are awesome, as well as parking staff but “administration” staff who receives payment for tickets is very rude, specifically the woman with curly hair always rude never a smile. SF is also EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE and caters to out of state, rather their locals it’s a shame. $600+ For the cheap season pass that STILL INCLUDES BLACKOUT DATES, slow lifts, and no other free passes to any other mountain, what a RIP OFF, oh but they remodeled Totes so they could raise prices again. BUMMER! Wish we could see some good customer service to the loyal locals!

Hiked up and had a wonderful experience

The finest skiing in New Mexico!

We love the versatility of Ski Santa Fe. Nice accommodations, easy to get around and ultra family friendly. The staff and accommodations at the base are really great. Ski Santa Fe is chill and we love to come her to have fun and unwind.

Just landed on the top of the mountain! Kicked the Kids out of the truck and finally took a breathe after charging up the hill for first lifts up the mountain. I have not been back to Ski Santa Fe since the 80s, so soaking it in is my task today. I learned to ski here and now I am back with the kid for him to shred the hill on his board. I am a skate,surf, and snowboard DAD! I can out sit anyone in a truck!

It was a great day with no lines. And fresh powder every run. Definitely a good mountain for New Mexico.

Beautiful place to spend the day skiing. Id suggest to rent your skis at a different rental though because the lines were super long but friendly staff and helpful. I also got a private ski lesson and my coach was super friendly and patient. Ask for peanutbutter! He knows how to coach skiing!:)

Great family mountain.

Lots of moguls and glades, plenty of mountain to keep you interested all day. Good for all levels of skiers. Bar is very good, food is good. Downside is cell service.

This is the best ski resort, if you are a new bee like me. They have great instructors who will teach you step by step. I didnt ski before this, and the very second day I was able to ski from one of the main slopes! I would definitely recommend this place to seasoned skiers as well as newbies.

Plenty of runs and the who place looked nice and clean. All of the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, and welcoming. My family and I will definitely be returning.

Snow was very good for a really bad snow year. Fun mountain, good terrain, friendly staff and a Wintersteiger! The best grooming in the state in my mind!

Great ski experience. Avoid Xmas week if you have little ones or older relatives joining. Its too crowded and uncomfortable for them.That aside, the food is quickly served (even with long lines), staff is helpful, slopes are gorgeous! Im beginner to intermediate had a lovely time in the greens and blues, as did my 6 y/o.I did not try the school but have heard great things from friends.

Well groomed slopes. Not too crowded. 5 or 6 different lifts. We enjoyed this place.

For the price, pretty good skiing. Nice groomed blue and black runs. Also just a really cool town with crazy art and interesting bars and restaurants.

Great place to ski and you can take class for ski and snowboard beginners, the rent all the equipment.

Love our local Ski hill!

Great place to go snowboarding. Needs more park and more space for all the people though. Can get VERY packed.

Enough variety to keep everyone happy. Well maintained with friendly and helpful staff. Great snow conditions again this year.

Great facility, the drive up is beautiful and plenty of room for all skill levels.

Great Place to ski with friendly helpful staff. Everyone from the dining area, ski shop, and rentals are willing to assist and help. Chair lift staff are always smiling and greet everyone each time we go through.Even with the extremely low snow fall this year, Ski Santa Fe did everything they could to open as many runs as possible in a timely manner. When the runs are open they are well groomed. I always suggest calling ahead for reservations if youre renting equipment. You never know how busy it will be and it is better to be safe than sorry.This is a beautiful area and the views from the chair lifts and the top are amazing!

Great summer or winter resort. Lots of good tree skiing and no lift lines.

Early rise early !! All lifts open and not so crowded till lunch time. Great variety of food! Well be back tomorrow

No crowds... well groomed slopes... and great green chili stew! Plenty of back country type areas to a great learning areas.

Beautiful day today. Great snow too. And what a view.

Great snow this year!

A great ski mountain, close enough to Albuquerque, and truly good experience... Close to Colorado mountain standards, with a little too much Santa Fe un-earned snobbery, and too much complacency to earn 5 stars... But thats New Mexico... only 4 Stars at best, and too damn proud of it!

Good snowfall. Lots of different trails open and not many long lines from all the different lifts.

Love this place. Good times

Best Christmas Ive had in awhile! It was such a beautiful day and everyone was so nice! Thank you guys!

Ski Santa Fe (aka Santa Fe Ski Basin) is a LOVELY small area with plenty of snow, and amazing glade skiing. The upper mountain is mostly black runs with glades, chutes and bumps; the lower mountain is beginner and intermediate-friendly. But perhaps the star of the show is the intermediate run Gayway from Tesuque Peak. A gorgeous view of the Rio Grande valley with a great cruiser run. Plus - Totemoffs Bar and Grill!

We spent a Christmas in Santa Fe one year excellent place to go skiing

Great mountain close to ABQ. Have to go to Taos or Colorado to find something better.

Enjoyed taking the lift up to the mountain (probably took a total of 2hrs). Regret not hiking back down, but the view was beautiful.

Fantastic little powder basin!

We found some really fun runs thru the trees here. The resort seems larger than the listed size and conditions were good.

Amazing storm day. Fresh powder lots of trees and friendly staff . couldnt have had a better experience.

Amazing!! Friendly people. Great amenities. Perfect vacay for family. From novice and child to experienced skiers.

Very good resort for families and beginners/intermediatr. The ski school is excellent.

Great ski resort with amazing cafeteria food to pick from! Always a reliable place.

The skiing was great! Lots of snow and well taken care of.

Great area to ski. Wonderful ski lessons. Shout out to instructor John for a job well done.

Ski Santa Fe is a very fun time. Lots of runs to maneuver around and spread out on, keeping the runs from getting too full. Weather during Christmas time is the best, as it is colder. Ive been coming here on and off for over 10 years now, so this Ski Resort has changed a lot. I love the park they added about 10 years ago, but dont love that they keep it closed during their busy weeks. I do know it is to keep people safe, but still looked forward to it when we went up last week. The views are very pretty and when the snow falls it is downright scenic. I love coming here and will continue to do so, as long as I am able to snowboard. THE ONLY complaint I have is that there is nowhere set aside for little ones to tube or sled. They have plenty of property and you think that they would have thought that one through, as not every kid wants to ski or snowboard. I know they have Chipmunk Corner, but that is not an area for sledding or tubing. If they could fix this then I would give them 5 stars. All in all this place is worth the money and is a helluva good time!