Edge Snow Report: Ski Swap This Weekend; 5 Resorts Open

Report Updated: Friday, November 15, 2024 7:44 AM

Another great weekend to hit the slopes in New Mexico and southern Colorado. Last week’s big storm has many resorts set with great early season snow… way more than we have had in a really long time! Resorts continue to do early season packing and prepping all the snow. This weekend, five resorts are open for the season. Here are some highlights: Sanida Peak is back open Saturday and Sunday… Pajarito is also back open too… Sipapu starts the season with 5 trails and 2 lifts… Purgatory begins its regular season Saturday and Sunday… Wolf Creek is now 95% open!.

The annual Sandia Peak Ski Patrol Ski Swap is this weekend, Nov. 15-17 inside the Manuel Lujan building at EXPO New Mexico. If you’re new to this event, this is where you can sell and buy new and used gear for the season. Learn about buying. Learn about selling.

Schedule:

Friday, Nov. 15: Public Gear Check-in 10 am – 7 pm, VIP Pre-Sale: 7 pm – 10 pm, $20 per person, 12 and under free with paying adult.
Saturday, Nov. 16: Public Sale 9 am – 4 pm, $2 per person.
Sunday, Nov. 17: Public Sale 9 am – 2 pm, $2 per person. Public Check / Gear Pick Up: 10 am – 2 pm

You can get free entry passes for Sat/Sun just by clicking the banner at http://www.nmskiswap.org. Or show them on your phone when you get there.

Entry gate/location:

Enter off San Pedro at the light (Gate 3) The price of parking is $10 on Sat/Sun. The Ski Swap is in the Manual Lujan Building.

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Sandia Peak:

New: 0

Last Storm: 36

Base: 16-24

Season: 36

Runs: 35/35 (No easy terrain down from the top of Lift 3)

Lifts: 1/4 (Lift 3 open to the top).

Notes: Re-opening this Saturday and Sunday from 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. Intermediate and advanced terrain only with access via lift 3 only - unmarked obstacles may exist. There will a few groomed terrain. Ski school & lessons will not be available. Food & beverage will not be available. The lodge will be open for restroom access. Season pass pickup available. Tickets starting at $55, buy early to save. They will be open for this weekend as of now. Future opening dates will be dependent on conditions and staffing.

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Santa Fe:

New: 0

Last Storm: 27

Base: 22

Season: 34

Runs: 0/90

Lefts: 0/7

Notes: Will open a few days early, on Saturday Nov. 23 and the new Express High-Speed Quad and more terrain. Final terrain plans will be announced on Weds., Nov. 20.

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 0

Last Storm: 19

Base: 17

Season: 33

Notes: Scheduled opening day is Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day).

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Pajarito:

New: 0

Last Storm: 41

Base: 18-24

Season: 44

Runs: 46/55 (12 runs groomed)

Lifts: 2/6 (Aspen and Beginner)

Notes: Open this weekend with the Aspen Lift and a beginner chair. They are grooming parts of the mountain on green and blue trails.

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Angel Fire:

New: 0

Last Storm: 38

Base: 20

Season: 46

Notes: Open Friday, Dec. 13.

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Sipapu:

New: 0

Last Storm: 27

Base: 16

Season: 36

Runs: 5/44 (All trails open are on the lower mountain)

Lifts 2/6 (lifts 2 and 5 open)

Notes: Open Friday through Sunday. Tickets start at $15.

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Red River:

New: 0

Last Storm: 28

Base: NR

Season: 28

Notes: Opens Wednesday, Nov. 27. The new $6M Copper chairs is nearly done. The new chair will open for the 24/25 season, offering better efficiency for guests.

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Ski Apache:

New: NR

Storm:

Base:

Season:

Notes: Scheduled opening date is Thursday, Nov. 21.

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Purgatory:

New: 0

Last Storm: 10

Base: 25

Season: 30

Runs: 4/107 (under Lift 2 open this weekend)

Lifts: 1/11

Notes: Will be open this Saturday and Sunday Nov.16-17. Lift 2 will run on the upper front side with runs under it. Tickets start at $41. Get ticket info here.

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Wolf Creek:

New:

Last Storm: 25

Base: 25

Season: 64

Runs: 95%

Lifts 9/9

Notes: Open daily with 95% of the mountain. The Water Fall area and Alberta Peak are open. Knife Ridge and Horshoe Bowl will open as conditions allow. Lift tickets are at regular rates. $91 for Adults, $60 for Seniors, and $45 for Children.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 0

Last Storm: 28

Base: 16-24

Season: 28

Runs: 7/59

Lifts: 1/8 (Arizona Gondola)

Notes: Open with the Arizona Gondola with access to advanced trails only, including Spur Catwalk, Lower Bowl, Log Jam, Wild Turkey, and Round Up.

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Cross Country Areas:

Here are the links to some other resorts of interest in New Mexico, Southern Colorado and Arizona. Click on the resort name to get all the details.

Enchanted Forest XC

Chama Cross Country

Valles Caldera National Preserve

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Report Legend:

Snowfall amounts are listed in inches. Surface conditions are noted as follows: P=Powder, PP=Packed Powder, TP=Tracked Powder, MG=Machine Groomed Snow, HP=Hard Packed, SP=Spring Conditions, VC=Variable Conditions, NR=No Report From Ski Area, N/A=Not Applicable, T=Trace.

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More Information:

Here are some links that you may find helpful:

Ski New Mexico

Colorado Ski Country

Ski Utah

New Mexico National Weather Service

Colorado National Weather Service

Colorado Mtn Weather & Avalanche Report

Detailed Ski Area Forecast From SnowForecast

Warren Miller Films & Info

National Forest Service (has fall color info and more)