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MY wife is a nurse in the Emergency Room at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruidoso. The skiing seems especially good this year! People are out at all speeds and even the nearby trees are showing wear and tear! So go -- Break a leg.. Susan has a super reputation for fixing people.
I just posted a reply to the same OP's thread in the Austin (TX) forum:
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Originally Posted by lynxgirl68 I'd love to hear from others about Ruidoso and Ski Apache!
Not only have I lived full time in Ruidoso for 19 years, I first learned to ski at Ski Apache in the early 1970s. It's been much improved over the years with more skiable terrain added, along with new lifts, and most recently an upgrade of the "enclosed" gondola from 4-man cars to 8-man.
Quote: MESCALERO, N.M. (Jan. 18, 2013) –The first passenger gondola in North America has officially retired from service. The historic, four-passenger gondola was first hung in 1962 and was taken down just months ago to be replaced by a brand new, high-speed, Dopplemayr gondola at Ski Apache, the United States’ southernmost ski resort. The new gondola, the Apache Arrow, maintains its title as the only gondola in the state of New Mexico and is part of $15 million in improvements at the ski resort owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe and located in Mescalero, N.M.
The Apache Arrow climbs quickly to 11,500 feet, carrying eight passengers to the top of Ski Apache overlooking miles of surrounding forest and mountain landscape, nearly twice as fast as its record-setting predecessor. In addition, two new lifts, one Dopplemayr triple and one quad, give the resort the highest lift capacity of any resort in the state, with 5,600 skiers and boarders carried up the mountain each hour. The significant investment in infrastructure by the Mescalero Apache Tribe at Ski Apache is among the top five in North America for the 2012-13 season. FULL ARTICLE HERE
I'd be happy to try and answer any specific questions about either Ruidoso or the ski area.
The internet Trip Advisor web site has an article on the least expensive winter vacation sites in the west, including Hawaii. For the state of New Mexico:
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AVG Cost: Weeklong Stay
"AVG Cost: Weeklong Stay” reflects the average cost of a weeklong stay in a two-bedroom property in that destination, between Dec 1, 2015 – February 29, 2016.
1. Ruidoso: $1,225
2. Red River: $1,345
3. Angel Fire: $1,572
4. Santa Fe: $1,597
5. Taos: $1,751
Thank you for all the comments and help. After comparing prices and "feel" based on websites and reviews, I decided to book the Hotel Ruidoso. I like that it's walking distance to restaurants and we won't be stuck in a resort. My only concern now is just the drive to and from the slopes. I wish there were other ski in/ski out resorts other than Angel Fire nearby. Any tips or reassurance would be appreciated. Ruidoso seems super-friendly and laid back, again at least according to websites and reviews.
My only concern now is just the drive to and from the slopes.
If you're renting your equipment, the ski shop you rent from will have information on alternative ways to get to and from the ski area. Shuttle bus services used to be available, but I'm not current on transportation now. As long as there hasn't been recent snowfall - and there has been none for a couple of weeks or more now - it's a safe drive as long as the driver pays attention to the road and isn't sight seeing - or worse yet, texting!
How is Taos ski area? Is it fun after hours? A fun mountain for three days with let's say no new snow? I have a group ski/boarding trip in mid March and trying to figure out if I want to still go. Weather always makes or breaks ski trips, just wanted to gets insiders info on the area. Are there any type of shuttles running all day? We're renting a condo in the valley a few miles outside the ski resort area, do shuttles run up and down the valley all day or night?
How is Taos ski area? Are there any type of shuttles running all day?
You're best bet is to call the ski area directly for current information. Here is what their web site has to offer:
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A daily shuttle runs between the airports and the slopes year round. Reservations are required; call our Central Reservations department at 575.776.2291 x2384, or 800.776.1111 or email us at shuttle@skitaos.com for more information.
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