Independent Off-season guide

Ski Apache Ski Guide

Ski Apache is an Independent ski area in New Mexico: 55 trails, 1,900 ft vertical, 750 acres.

Base 9,600 ft · Summit 11,500 ft

1,900 ft
Vertical Drop
55 runs
Trails
750 ac
Lift-served acres
180"
Avg Annual Snow
$89
Day Ticket*
11
Lifts

Ski Apache at a glance

Ski Apache skews toward experienced skiers. About 35% of the mountain is advanced terrain.

The mountain averages 180" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $89 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Ski Apache is an Independent mountain.

When Ski Apache gets crowded

How the model works

Modeled crowd pressure for a normal week; snow can push any day up.

Midweek Quiet
Friday Quiet
Saturday Moderate
Sunday Moderate
Holiday weeks Moderate

Saturdays stay manageable here, and midweek is properly quiet.

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