Peak Elevation
10,378 ft
3,163 m
Vertical Drop
1,700 ft
518 m
Skiable Area
200 ac
81 ha
Avg Snowfall
125 in
318 cm
Lifts
12
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About
Sandia Peak Ski Area lies on the east face of the Sandia Mountains, just northeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It opened in 1936 as the state's first ski area and offers 35 trails over about 300 acres, with snowmaking backing roughly 100 inches of natural snow. The Sandia Peak Tramway, the longest in the Americas, climbs nearly 3,800 vertical feet from the desert floor to the top of the lifts.
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Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Sandia Peak Ski Area have?
Sandia Peak Ski Area has 12 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 3,105 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Sandia Peak Ski Area?
Sandia Peak Ski Area has a vertical drop of 1,700 feet (518 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Sandia Peak Ski Area?
The summit of Sandia Peak Ski Area sits at 10,378 feet (3,163 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Sandia Peak Ski Area have?
Sandia Peak Ski Area has 35 marked trails, totaling roughly 14.3 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Sandia Peak Ski Area?
Sandia Peak Ski Area covers 200 acres (81 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Sandia Peak Ski Area offer night skiing?
No, Sandia Peak Ski Area does not offer night skiing.
Does Sandia Peak Ski Area have snowmaking?
Yes, Sandia Peak Ski Area has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Sandia Peak Ski Area get each year?
Sandia Peak Ski Area averages around 125 inches (318 cm) of snowfall per season.