SIPAPU News:

VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort is scheduled to kick off New Mexico’s 2025-26 ski season Friday, Nov. 21, marking the state’s first resort opening of the winter. Located in the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the family-friendly resort will welcome guests just in time for Thanksgiving week skiing and snowboarding.

“We’ve used this extended window of good weather to continue construction on our new Lift 3 project,” said John Paul Bradley, General Manager. “We’ve made excellent progress on Lift 3, and while we’re still putting the finishing touches on it, we’re excited to open the mountain and kick off what’s shaping up to be a great ski season.”

The new Lift 3 represents a major infrastructure improvement for the resort, enhancing the skiing experience for families and guests of all skill levels. The lift will not be ready for opening day, but officials hope for a late December opening. For information on the new lift, click here.

Opening Day Details

Sipapu’s Guest Services, Rentals, Pro Shop, and Riverside Café will open at 8 a.m., Nov.21. Lifts will start running at 9 a.m. Specific trail and lift details will be announced closer to opening day based on snow conditions.

Early season skiing conditions may be present, and guests are encouraged to ski and ride with caution. All lift tickets and equipment rentals must be reserved in advance at sipapu.ski. Ski lessons will not be available opening weekend but will be available during Thanksgiving week. Season pass holders can pick up their passes at Guest Services. Lift tickets start at just $19 and select dates, including Thanksgiving week, include $10 in Sipapu Bonus Bucks, $10 in free daily resort credit.

For current snow conditions, visit the Snow Report at sipapu.ski. For lift tickets, rentals, season passes, and resort information, visit sipapu.ski.