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Sandia Peak Ski Area

US flag Sandia Heights, New Mexico

Sandia Peak Ski Area is a ski resort in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, US. It has 21 km of pistes, 6 lifts, elevation up to 2641 m. Slopes break down into 6 km beginner, 12 km intermediate, 3 km advanced.

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Slopes
20.9 km
Lifts
6
Elevation
2317–3184 m
867 m vertical
Country
US flag US
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 12.1 km
easy 4.4 km
advanced 2.6 km
novice 1.8 km
Lifts by type
chair lift · 3cable car · 2drag lift · 1
35.20701, -106.41345
Sources: wikidata + osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport 26 km · ~0h 38m
  • SAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport 54 km · ~1h 20m
  • TSM Taos Regional Airport 154 km · ~3h 46m

Nearest cities

  • US flag Enchanted Hills (87,521) 22 km
  • US flag Rio Rancho (87,521) 23 km
  • US flag Albuquerque (564,559) 26 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Sandia Peak Ski Area have?

Sandia Peak Ski Area has 6 ski lifts — 3 chair lift, 2 cable car, 1 drag lift.

How many kilometres of slopes at Sandia Peak Ski Area?

Sandia Peak Ski Area has 20.9 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Sandia Peak Ski Area?

The highest lift-served point at Sandia Peak Ski Area is around 2641 m.

Where is Sandia Peak Ski Area located?

Sandia Peak Ski Area is located in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, US.

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