Sandia Peak, Albuquerque
Mile Marker 6 on Crest National Scenic Byway #536, Albuquerque, NM 87122
Contact: (505) 242-9052
Open Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sandia Peak sits high above Albuquerque and boasts perhaps the nation's easiest ski resort access from a major city via a 60-person aerial tram that ... More
Sandia Peak
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Sandia Peak sits high above Albuquerque and boasts perhaps the nation's easiest ski resort access from a major city via a 60-person aerial tram that rises more than 4,000 vertical feet in less than 20 minutes. It is New Mexico's oldest ski area and offers beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders some long cruisers. Weekends can get crowded and lifts are old, but a weekday powder dump even can entice experts to sample its slopes.ActivitiesSnowboarding: Snowboarding allowed on all trails and terrain park as snow permits. Rentals and lessons available.Cross Country Profile: Cross country available in adjoining Cibola National Forest.LodgingNo on-site lodging. Albuquerque has more than 12,000 rooms. Cedar Crest is 10 miles away and has B&Bs and a hostel.Winter RecreationAlbuqerque and surrounding area offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits, including biking, hiking, birding, hot air ballooning, fishing, hunting, rock climbing and hang gliding.
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Ski Conditions and Resort Statistics for Sandia Peak
Snow Report
| New snow (24 hrs) (in.): | n/a |
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| Base depth (in.): | n/a |
| Hours open: | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Park recut: | n/a |
| Jumps: | n/a |
| Pipes: | n/a |
| Open lifts: | n/a of 5 |
| Conditions: | n/a |
| Open Runs: | n/a of 30 |
| Park reshaped: | n/a |
Conditions updated 8 days ago
Cross Country Report
| New snow (24 hrs) (in.): | n/a |
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| Base depth (in.): | n/a |
| Conditions: | n/a |
| KM Open: | n/a |
| KM Total: | n/a |
| Percent skate: | n/a |
| Percent track: | n/a |
Conditions updated 8 days ago
Slope Statistics
| Vertical drop (feet): | 1,711 |
|---|---|
| Expert runs: | n/a |
| Advanced runs: | 10% |
| Intermediate runs: | 55% |
| Beginner runs: | 35% |
Mountain Statistics
| Average Snowfall (in.): | 49 |
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| Summit elevation (ft.): | 10,447 |
| Base elevation (ft.): | 8,735 |
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