Resorts Sipapu-Ski-and-Summe
Area Profile
Sipapu has been family-owned and operated since 1952, which helps explain the area's commitment to families. From lodging to terrain, everything seems designed both to please a family and help protect the family budget. With 32 runs, a vertical drop of 1055 feet, average snowfall of 130", and a snowmaking system that covers 70 percent of Sipapu's 200 acres, visitors can be assured of good conditions. There's plenty of diversity in the terrain. You'll find tree skiing, a couple of terrain parks, some long cruising trails, a couple of more difficult shots, and an abundance of novice and beginner terrain.
Lodging Profile
Can accommodate 240 guests in the base area, including rooms in the main lodge, family-style cabins, suites. a dormitory, motel rooms, and an RV park. Additional lodging in Taos, 22 miles away.
Services Profile
Base facilities include a restaurant, lounge, snack bar, ski and snowboard rentals, gift shop, grocery store, and a gas station. Childcare is available with prior arrangement.
Area Recreation Profile
Besides skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers "snow biking," cross country skiing, and snow shoeing.
Snowboarding Profile
Snowboarding is available in terrain parks and on all trails.
Cross Country Profile
Cross country skiing is available along with cross country ski rentals, daily.
Summer Profile
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 9255 FT Bottom: 8200 FT Vertical Drop: 1055 FT Skiable Terrain: 200 acres Number of Runs: 41 Snow Making: 140 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 2 Capacity: 4100 |
Beginner Runs: 20% Intermediate Runs: 40% Advanced Runs: 30% Expert Runs: 10% Average Snowfall: 190 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 106 Year Open: 1952 |
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