Independent Off-season guide

Sipapu Ski Guide

Sipapu is an Independent ski area in New Mexico: 43 trails, 1,055 ft vertical, 215 acres.

Base 8,200 ft · Summit 9,255 ft

1,055 ft
Vertical Drop
43 runs
Trails
215 ac
Lift-served acres
185"
Avg Annual Snow
$119
Day Ticket*
6
Lifts

Sipapu at a glance

Sipapu skews toward experienced skiers. About 40% of the mountain is advanced terrain. There's a terrain park on site.

The mountain averages 185" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $119 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Sipapu is an Independent mountain.

When Sipapu gets crowded

How the model works

Here's how a typical week runs, based on our crowd model.

Midweek Quiet
Friday Quiet
Saturday Moderate
Sunday Moderate
Holiday weeks Moderate

Even peak Saturdays rarely get out of hand. Midweek you can lap without thinking about it.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Sipapu before you buy.