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Sipapu Resort Guide
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Resort Guide
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort is located in northern New Mexico, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on affordability and accessibility. The resort features 41 trails, five lifts, and a mix of beginner to advanced terrain across 200 skiable acres. Signature experiences include uncrowded slopes, a relaxed environment, and a variety of on-mountain lodging options. Sipapu stands out for its early season openings, free lift ticket programs for children, and a welcoming setting ideal for families and first-time skiers.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sipapu
Lifts
6
Skiable area
215 ac
Longest run
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(43 total)
Beginner
9
20% of terrain
Intermediate
17
40% of terrain
Advanced
11
25% of terrain
Expert
6
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20%
- Intermediate40%
- Advanced25%
- Expert15%
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 70% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Power Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Paradise Riverside Bar & Grill – Known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and scenic riverside setting, this venue at Sipapu offers a welcoming spot for après-ski drinks, casual dining, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 06:05 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 121cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 142cm full-season avg
121cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~56.9 cm. That's 53% below the 5-year average (121 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 60% below the 30-year average (142 cm).
Sipapu Season Snowfall
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Sipapu Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 169cm with an average of 73 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 18cm | 8 days | 5cm | 13cm | 7cm |
| December | 24cm | 10 days | 9cm | 20cm | 7cm |
| January | 23cm | 11 days | 14cm | 24cm | 7cm |
| February | 25cm | 12 days | 18cm | 28cm | 7cm |
| March | 29cm | 12 days | 18cm | 30cm | 9cm |
| April | 25cm | 10 days | 10cm | 23cm | 9cm |
| May | 11cm | 4 days | 2cm | 12cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
23 days scored, from 22 Feb
21
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
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Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 2122 Feb
- 1823 Feb
- 1827 Feb
March 2026
- 154 Mar
- 145 Mar
- 131 Mar
February scored highest for Sipapu in 2025-26. Based on 23 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sipapu
- Where is Sipapu?
- Sipapu is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sipapu?
- Sipapu runs from a base elevation of 2,591 m (8,501 ft) to a summit of 2,926 m (9,600 ft), giving a vertical drop of 335 m (1,099 ft).
- How big is Sipapu?
- Sipapu has 215 acres (87 hectares) of skiable terrain, 43 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sipapu?
- Sipapu is on the Power Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Sipapu?
- Sipapu typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sipapu get in a typical season?
- Sipapu averages 190 inches / 483 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
