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Ski Apache

US flag Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ski Apache is a ski resort in Ruidoso, New Mexico, US. It has 31 km of pistes, 11 lifts, elevation up to 3123 m. Slopes break down into 8 km beginner, 11 km intermediate, 12 km advanced.

Sierra Blanca Peak from Ski Apache Gondola (49633157567).jpg
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Sierra Blanca from Lookout Point.jpg
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Top of Mountain Gondola Turnaround (49662196398).jpg
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Top of the Mountain - Ski Apache (49685406503).jpg
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The view from atop Ski Apache (49335995653).jpg
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View from Lookout Mountain.JPG
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Memories of Little Bear Fire (49675256177).jpg
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Riding down the gondola at Ski Apache (49364026243).jpg
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Reflection out the gondola window (49319607473).jpg
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Riding up the ski lift (49313381676).jpg
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Ski Apache Gondola Car (49634360273).jpg
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Gondola at Ski Apache (49635184242).jpg
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Gondola & Bunny Slopes (49662746221).jpg
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Gondola at Ski Apache (49635184082).jpg
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Ski Apache Basecamp (49685951996).jpg
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Gondola at Ski Apache (49635183852).jpg
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Slopes
31.2 km
Lifts
11
Elevation
2950–3210 m
260 m vertical
Country
US flag US
Slopes by difficulty
advanced 12.0 km
intermediate 11.4 km
easy 7.8 km
Lifts by type
chair lift · 8station · 2gondola · 1
33.39720, -105.79900
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • ROW Roswell Air Center Airport 118 km · ~2h 54m
  • LRU Las Cruces International Airport 162 km · ~3h 58m
  • ELP El Paso International Airport 185 km · ~4h 32m

Nearest cities

  • US flag Alamogordo (30,753) 57 km
  • US flag Roswell (48,544) 118 km
  • US flag Las Cruces (101,643) 151 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Ski Apache have?

Ski Apache has 11 ski lifts — 8 chair lift, 2 station, 1 gondola.

How many kilometres of slopes at Ski Apache?

Ski Apache has 31.2 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Ski Apache?

The highest lift-served point at Ski Apache is around 3123 m.

Where is Ski Apache located?

Ski Apache is located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, US.

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