Sipapu Ski Resort Ski Resort

Sipapu has been family-owned and operated since 1952, which helps explain the area's commitment to families. Everything seems designed to please a family and help protect the family budget, from lodging to terrain. There are 41 runs, a vertical drop of 1,055 feet, average snowfall of 190 inches, and a snowmaking system that covers 70 percent of Sipapu's 200 acres. There's plenty of diversity in the terrain. You'll find some of the best tree skiing in the state, a couple of terrain parks, some long cruising trails, and an abundance of novice and beginner terrain.

Where to Stay

Over 40 slopeside accommodations, including cabins, suites, apartments, lodge rooms and an RV park. Most units include a kitchen and a fireplace. Additional lodging is available in Taos, located just over 20 miles from the resort.

Plan Your Trip

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 15, 2024

Projected closing date

Apr 13, 2025

Projected Days Open

143

Days Open Last Year

127

Years Open

Average Snowfall

190"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

0.5 mi

Skiable Terrain

200 ac

Snow Making

140 ac

Lifts

6

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Base facilities include two restaurants, a lounge, a full-service ski and snowboard rental shop, ski school, and gift shop.

Reviews

Eddie Lentz

Seems this place gets some bad reviews, but if you are looking for a drivable (from TX), family friendly/budget friendly place that has decent snow and snowmaking, this is it. While it may not have an impressive vertical or sizeable acreage it is small enough to let the kids loose. This is a great place for beginner/intermediate skiers/boarders and families with kids. Coming from TX, the roads will be fine unless there are blizzard conditions because you don't really begin to ascend until after Mora. It ain't Taos, Granby or any other trendy place that the stay-at-home moms will recognize, but you are doing this for your kids. The accommodations and dining options may not be what you will find in other places (they are a little rough), but they will work and are fairly priced IMO. There are 2 really good places for the kids to sled in the national forest nearby which is a bonus. If you are staying here, which I would recommend, just understand you are in BFE and come prepared. Family Dollar in Vadito and Mora may be your only grocery options unless you want to drive to Taos which pretty much sucks too outside the ski valley.

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