Place guide

Ski Apache

A ski resort on Mescalero Apache tribal land atop Sierra Blanca, the southernmost major ski area in the US.

📍GPS: 33.398, -105.793

Scenic view of Ski Apache

Terrain Overview

Facilities & Services

Getting There

Quick Facts

  • Base Elevation: 8,555 ft
  • Summit Elevation: 10,440 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 1,885 ft
  • Skiable Acres: 300 acres
  • Trails: 110
  • Lifts: 5
  • Closest Town: Los Alamos
  • Season: Typically December through March, depending on snowfall and conditions

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Ruidoso

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Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

About 13 miles away

One of New Mexico's finest petroglyph sites with over 21,000 rock carvings by the Jornada Mogollon people.