Sipapu Ski Resort Ski Resort

Sipapu Ski Resort

Projected Opening: Nov 20
Projected Closing: Mar 28
Lifts: 6
Trails: 44
Skiable Terrain: 200 ac
Base: 8,200'
Summit: 9,255'
Vertical Drop: 1,055'
Average Snowfall: 122"

Snowfall

122"

Annual Snowfall

Nov12"
Dec27"
Jan28"
Feb26"
Mar27"
Apr6"

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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.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Nov 20, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 28, 2027
Projected Days Open
143
Days Open Last Year
127
Years Open
74
Average Snowfall
122"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

0.5 mi

Skiable Terrain

200 ac

Snow Making

140 ac

Lifts

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Double 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

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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 p…

Eddie Lentz

Nov 27, 2023