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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, USA – Nestled high in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains with a base elevation of 10,350 feet, Ski Santa Fe is among the highest ski areas in the continental United States. Vistas atop the 12,075 foot summit panoramically illustrate the varied ski and board opportunities awaiting including steep bump runs, powder filled chutes, and gladded tree skiing.
With seven lifts (capacity 9,350 skiers per hour), lift lines are practically non-existent at Ski Santa Fe. Seventy two different trails (20% easiest, 40% more difficult, 40% most difficult) criss cross 660 acres of terrain.
PSIA certified ski instructor JR Hughes came to Ski Santa Fe during a “midlife crisis” and has never left, since getting married, buying a house and settling down here. After a stint at one of Colorado’s most famous and prestigious resorts, the lifelong skier says he most enjoys Ski Santa Fe’s relaxed atmosphere. “I don’t have to prove anything here. If I want to be challenged, it’s here, but I can also just relax and have fun.”
Where to Stay and Where to Eat When Skiing Santa Fe
At the mountain, you can get decent casual homemade fare at the La Casa Café and Grill at the base lodge. Fuel up for your day in the snow with a hearty breakfast burrito. For lunch there are homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and a daily hot entrée special.
On the slopes you’ll find Totemoff's offering hot drink specials, mixed drinks and cold beers all week long. On the weekends they also offer food including burgers and burgers, sandwiches, and southwestern fajitas. All are served with a spectacular view of the skiers traversing Thunderbird Run.
Off the mountain your options widen considerably as the entire town of Santa Fe, just sixteen short miles away, is at your disposal. If you’ve never visited the epicenter of Southwest art and culture before, you’re in for a unique experience as Santa Fe offers some of the finest dining and lodging options in the country. The high concentration of art galleries and their respective patrons along with Santa Fe’s rich history (it’s the oldest state capital in the country) and its role as the seat of New Mexico government have made Santa Fe a world class destination for those with discriminating tastes. It’s not cheap, but it’s hard to go wrong in Santa Fe when it comes to food and lodging.
I checked out two Santa Fe resorts on this trip. My favorite was the La Posada Resort and Spa. Accommodations were luxurious and service first rate at this historic boutique hotel, formerly the estate of prosperous merchant Abraham Staab and his wife Julia, now part of Rock Resorts. I loved extra touches like real Mexican hot chocolate along with fresh brewed coffee in the lobby in the morning, in room fireplaces, and luxurious amenities like plush robes and in room fireplaces.
Legend has it that Mrs. Staab loved her home so much that she has never left. In recent years, her spirit has been the subject of many ghost tours, an episode of Unsolved Mysteries, and Weird Travels. Today what was the Staab House stands serves as a bar and dining rooms where guests of La Posada enjoy cocktails. Some have even reported seeing Julia’s ghost, especially on the home’s grand staircase (no tellig how many cocktails they had first).
Restaurants at the resort include the AAA 4-Diamond Award winning Fuego for innovative haute cuisine as well as Viga Restaurant serving Southwestern and casual fare. Don’t let word casual fool you, the food here was better than that served at most fine dining establishments.
The Staab Bar is a great place to gather for drinks and light fare. The sounds of live music accompanies the fare. The outstanding Victor Alvarez Trio (mandolin, stand up bass and bongos) kept the party rolling the night we visited, providing musical accompaniment to the extensive art collection that graces the hotels walls (La Posada is so serious about art, they have curator on staff who overseas the hotel’s collection).
In the heart of downtown Santa Fe the La Fonda hotel makes a great base to explore from as Santa Fe plaza waits just outside the front door and you’re within easy walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Even within the hotel you’ll find creative specialty shops and art galleries all sporting that unique Santa Fe style.
Historical records suggest that La Fonda on the Plaza sits on the oldest hotel corner in America. When Santa Fe was founded by the Spaniards in 1607, records show an inn – or fonda – was among the first businesses established at this location. Rest assured a lot has changed since those days and today La Fonda retains its historical ambiance while catering to guests with every modern amenity imaginable. Rooms here are large and luxurious and the hotel offers great service and amenities in a scenic authentic Southwestern setting. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub while gazing at the stars from the hotel balcony. Many rooms also come with balconies on which to relax and take in the spectacular Santa Fe scenery. Several restaurants and bars are on site, but with all of downtown Santa Fe so close, you may opt to go elsewhere.
Ski Santa Fe is located at 2209 Brothers Rd in Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Phone toll free 800-777-2489 or 505-955-6200 or visit their website at www.SkiSantaFe.com.
For general information about planning a New Mexico ski or snowboard vacation visit the Ski New Mexico website at www.SkiNewMexico.com.
For more information about visiting Santa Fe in general visit the Santa Fe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website at www.SantaFe.org.
La Posada Resort and Spa is located at 330 East Palace Ave. in Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Call 866-331-7625 or visit their website at www.LaPosada.RockResorts.com.
La Fonda is located at 100 E. San Francisco in Santa Fe, new Mexico 87501. Call toll-free 800-523-5002 or visit their website at www.LaFondaSantaFe.com.
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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, USA – Nestled high in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains with a base elevation of 10,350 feet, Ski Santa Fe is among the highest ski areas in the continental United States. Vistas atop the 12,075 foot summit panoramically illustrate the varied ski and board opportunities awaiting including steep bump runs, powder filled chutes, and gladded tree skiing.
With seven lifts (capacity 9,350 skiers per hour), lift lines are practically non-existent at Ski Santa Fe. Seventy two different trails (20% easiest, 40% more difficult, 40% most difficult) criss cross 660 acres of terrain.
PSIA certified ski instructor JR Hughes came to Ski Santa Fe during a “midlife crisis” and has never left, since getting married, buying a house and settling down here. After a stint at one of Colorado’s most famous and prestigious resorts, the lifelong skier says he most enjoys Ski Santa Fe’s relaxed atmosphere. “I don’t have to prove anything here. If I want to be challenged, it’s here, but I can also just relax and have fun.”
Where to Stay and Where to Eat When Skiing Santa Fe At the mountain, you can get decent casual homemade fare at the La Casa Café and Grill at the base lodge. Fuel up for your day in the snow with a hearty breakfast burrito. For lunch there are homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and a daily hot entrée special.
On the slopes you’ll find Totemoff's offering hot drink specials, mixed drinks and cold beers all week long. On the weekends they also offer food including burgers and burgers, sandwiches, and southwestern fajitas. All are served with a spectacular view of the skiers traversing Thunderbird Run.
Off the mountain your options widen considerably as the entire town of Santa Fe, just sixteen short miles away, is at your disposal. If you’ve never visited the epicenter of Southwest art and culture before, you’re in for a unique experience as Santa Fe offers some of the finest dining and lodging options in the country. The high concentration of art galleries and their respective patrons along with Santa Fe’s rich history (it’s the oldest state capital in the country) and its role as the seat of New Mexico government have made Santa Fe a world class destination for those with discriminating tastes. It’s not cheap, but it’s hard to go wrong in Santa Fe when it comes to food and lodging.
I checked out two Santa Fe resorts on this trip. My favorite was the La Posada Resort and Spa. Accommodations were luxurious and service first rate at this historic boutique hotel, formerly the estate of prosperous merchant Abraham Staab and his wife Julia, now part of Rock Resorts. I loved extra touches like real Mexican hot chocolate along with fresh brewed coffee in the lobby in the morning, in room fireplaces, and luxurious amenities like plush robes and in room fireplaces.
Legend has it that Mrs. Staab loved her home so much that she has never left. In recent years, her spirit has been the subject of many ghost tours, an episode of Unsolved Mysteries, and Weird Travels. Today what was the Staab House stands serves as a bar and dining rooms where guests of La Posada enjoy cocktails. Some have even reported seeing Julia’s ghost, especially on the home’s grand staircase (no tellig how many cocktails they had first).
Restaurants at the resort include the AAA 4-Diamond Award winning Fuego for innovative haute cuisine as well as Viga Restaurant serving Southwestern and casual fare. Don’t let word casual fool you, the food here was better than that served at most fine dining establishments.
The Staab Bar is a great place to gather for drinks and light fare. The sounds of live music accompanies the fare. The outstanding Victor Alvarez Trio (mandolin, stand up bass and bongos) kept the party rolling the night we visited, providing musical accompaniment to the extensive art collection that graces the hotels walls (La Posada is so serious about art, they have curator on staff who overseas the hotel’s collection).
In the heart of downtown Santa Fe the La Fonda hotel makes a great base to explore from as Santa Fe plaza waits just outside the front door and you’re within easy walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Even within the hotel you’ll find creative specialty shops and art galleries all sporting that unique Santa Fe style.
Historical records suggest that La Fonda on the Plaza sits on the oldest hotel corner in America. When Santa Fe was founded by the Spaniards in 1607, records show an inn – or fonda – was among the first businesses established at this location. Rest assured a lot has changed since those days and today La Fonda retains its historical ambiance while catering to guests with every modern amenity imaginable. Rooms here are large and luxurious and the hotel offers great service and amenities in a scenic authentic Southwestern setting. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub while gazing at the stars from the hotel balcony. Many rooms also come with balconies on which to relax and take in the spectacular Santa Fe scenery. Several restaurants and bars are on site, but with all of downtown Santa Fe so close, you may opt to go elsewhere.
Practicalities
Ski Santa Fe is located at 2209 Brothers Rd in Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Phone toll free 800-777-2489 or 505-955-6200 or visit their website at www.SkiSantaFe.com.
For general information about planning a New Mexico ski or snowboard vacation visit the Ski New Mexico website at www.SkiNewMexico.com.
For more information about visiting Santa Fe in general visit the Santa Fe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website at www.SantaFe.org.
La Posada Resort and Spa is located at 330 East Palace Ave. in Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Call 866-331-7625 or visit their website at www.LaPosada.RockResorts.com.
La Fonda is located at 100 E. San Francisco in Santa Fe, new Mexico 87501. Call toll-free 800-523-5002 or visit their website at www.LaFondaSantaFe.com.
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