After a few years of Sandia Peak being closed down, it is back open for business. I recommend…read moregetting tickets online as the first day was a bit slow at the window. Runs were beautiful, snow was great, not too crowded, and a ton of fun to be had by all. TIP: Make sure you have chains for your tires, as it is being enforced/required. There was a bad head on collision that caused a 3 hour wait in getting down the mountain. Drive slow on the turns and let downhill traffic pass you first! We crawled at less than 5 mph down the turns in my AWD subie but many cars.were not so lucky. We watched a lot of vehicles slip and slide especially trucks. Make sure you weigh down the rear end of your truck. Bring water, snacks, a flashlight, and a sleeping bag. Always come up on a full tank of gas too. You never know how long it might take.

Although this ski area is small it is perfect for a beginner or intermediate skier or snowboarder…read more The staff is extremely kind and knowledgeable and willing to help and encourage you.

This was an awesome experience to ride the 2nd longest tram in the world up to the top!…read more First of all, the day we rode was the 60th annual celebration of the tram. Thus, our tickets were all 50% off. We found out we'd be riding the third generation. It's been so long since I last visited the tram that I probably rode the second generation. It's roomy! Even with the 60th celebration, our wait wasn't extremely long. I believe there are about 30 people on each ride, but I didn't count. I was hoping I didn't feel crammed and it wasn't too bad. Once you're up there, it's amazing to be so far above the ground. On the way up, our 'captain' gave us a bit of trivia about the area, the tram, and our trip up. At some point, you'll pass the other tram coming down, which gives you an idea of how fast you're really going! Wow. Once at the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler. Bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. You can choose to hike a trail that begins on the back side of the restaurant. You'll see the ski lifts and options for different hikes. OR, you can grab a drink from the Ten 3 restaurant and check out the views. We put our name on the list to eat and sipped on cocktails during the wait. It was nice and relaxing up there at the top! We ate at Ten 3 (our wait was 30 minutes) then made our way down. Our guide on the way down didn't say a word, but I suppose it's the same as the way up. There's only one bench on the tram so if you have trouble standing make sure you let it be known. My mom sat going and coming. When you're back at the bottom there's another restaurant if you'd like to eat there instead. They also have a gift shop with some Sandia Tramway, and Albuquerque memorabilia. It's a cute shop. I bought a few items. It's a nice trip. I've ridden before, but it's been so long I don't even remember. Check it out.

The Sandia peak tramway takes you ~10k feet up the mountain from where you can view the Albuquerque…read morecity limits and surrounding mountain ranges. You can purchase tickets online for a two hour window to ride the tramway up. After that you can spend as much time as you like at the peak before heading back down. We bought our tickets for the 3-5 PM window which is a popular slot as many people like to watch the sunset from the top. It is a gorgeous sight to watch the sunset from the peak and even more so as the lights turn on throughout the city below. It was also very cold in December so make sure you bundle up before taking the tram. One drawback is that the tram only runs every 15 minutes and there's a huge live to go back down after the sunset. It was almost an hour's wait to take the trip back.

Had a private hot tub-- the Ofuro room, and it was just a great experience from start to finish!…read moreEven the walk up is an experience, it really shifts your mood into a peaceful and reflective state before stepping foot into the lobby. Everything, from their garden to their architecture is so beautifully thought-out. You feel like you're in Japan. If you are visiting Santa Fe, this is a MUST try! Save up and treat yourself.

Favorite part of my visit to Santa Fe!! Their staff are very well trained and chosen to work there…read more I had a very relaxing Japanese facial. I loved being able to use the grand bath, sauna and cold plunge. The foot soak area is also nice. I think this is a great value to be able to use all these pools when booking a spa treatment. My only regret was not getting a massage as well. My friend raved about hers! Make a restaurant reservation and walk over in your robe to continue your relaxation!

Taos Ski Valley deserves an enthusiastic 5-star review, at least from the focus of this review on…read moretheir incredible Youth Ski School. Our 9-year-old son's first skiing experience was nothing short of amazing, thanks to the exceptional staff who provided not only quality instruction but also positive reinforcement throughout. Really nice twenty-something kids who could probably ski in their sleep did an outstanding job supporting every kid... including kids like ours who were strapping on skis for the first time in their lives. What truly set this ski school apart was the unwavering positivity - no negative words were uttered to any child in the classes. Even in a year with minimal natural snow, the instructional facilities at Taos Ski Valley were top-notch, well groomed and maintained. The progressive teaching approach ensured that our son, along with his fellow students, developed their skills steadily. By the end of the day, they were confidently riding up the Gondolina, pointing their skis to stop quickly, making strong turns, and enjoying a thrilling ski run down the hill. The natural beauty of Taos Ski Valley--despite the 9 degree temperature when we arrived in the morning!-- served as a breathtaking backdrop to our son's introduction to skiing, enhancing the overall experience. After just one lesson, our son is now completely hooked on the sport. We highly recommend Taos Ski Valley's Youth Ski School for its exceptional instructors, positive environment, world class facilities, and the perfect blend of instruction and enjoyment that turned our son into a skiing enthusiast after just one day. It was truly an amazing experience.

Review from folks who are used to Colorado skiing: Taos ski valley is way less crowded, commercial,…read moreor trendy. Good ole fashioned skiing. Some of the hotels/lodging on the mountain are lovely but we didn't stay there due to higher cost. We stayed in El Prado, about a 30 minute drive, however, it's a beautiful drive. Of course, we wish there had been more snow but that's the case everywhere out west in December-January 2025-2026 or so it seems. Either way, the consensus from our party was that we would return here to ski again.

Review based only on summer lodging, not winter/ski season…read more We stayed at Sipapu during the summer and unfortunately, the experience was a bit underwhelming. We booked one of the cabin duplexes, which turned out to be extremely outdated. The space had a very old, dingy smell, and there were several cleanliness issues--some areas were noticeably dirty and there were no tissues provided. The heater didn't work, which made the colder summer nights uncomfortable, and to make matters worse, one of the bathroom windows wouldn't fully close. It definitely has rustic charm and potential, but the accommodations could really use some updates and better upkeep. For what we paid, it was definitely not worth the price. With a few improvements, it could be a much more enjoyable stay.

2/10 The staff is terrible aside from a few people. Not one…read moreperson knew what was going on. Our locker was broken and would not lock. After about 20-30 minutes of waiting, they finally came to the conclusion it did not work. After we had told that already. Their solution to the problem was to purchase another one, full price. We were not given another for free, and they did not allow us to place our belongings anywhere, for safe keeping, in a backroom or side area. So our only choices were to leave our stuff in the car or purchase another locker. Aside from this the conditions were terrible, though that could be placed on the weather. With not many trails open, and riding got pretty repetitive very quickly.

They should take resort out of the name. Having traveled plenty abroad and domestically this place…read morefelt like a motel 6 at high prices. I paid around $300/night for a room that was in need of a lot of TLC (see pics). Motel 6 might be nicer???? I mean it's been a while since I frequented one of those for a high school party?!?!? The heat was horrible. Our room was so hot! We had the 1970's unit turned off but the room stayed tundra hot. We had maintence come one day 2. After all of one minute he said IDK and left??? We had a box fan on high the entire time as well as windows open when it felt okay (the car exhaust from the parking lot prohibited that at times. There was zero security. None of the rooms on the left side (when facing the place) on the "resort" were locked. I take that back. One was locked but only because it was broken and wouldn't open at all (door 2). This place will nickel and dime you to death! Food and drink is ridiculous. $4-5/soda, $18-$20 for chicken nuggets or burger with fries (my kids told me their school food was better?!?!?). And lose the keycard...that's $35 for each lost key. My kids held on to those with their lives!!! And the keycards barely worked. I stopped counting the number of times we had to the keycards rekeyed. Ugh. The pool and hot tub are surrounded by slippery tile. Super smart?!?!? And my youngest kid got a rash from the hot tub. Thank goodness Ed's I had hydrocortisone cream. When the bubbles aren't going the hot tub is cloudy. Ick! And if you want to talk to management. Good luck! You'll have to EMAIL to talk to them. The boots I rented sliced my shins all to hell after one hour ski school. The rental place tried to blame it on my attire (having more than my socks in the boot). Nope, I watched the Angel Fire video on what to wear. I never got a sorry. Here's a free $5 soda on us. NOTHING. And the final item that secured us take time out of my day to write this review. I was waiting on someone to back out of a parking sport at El Jefe to eat. A surfer looking dude told me to move cause I was holding up traffic. I pointed the the car pulling out. He said he didn't care. As I'm old and give zero eeffs...I sat there and waited. After looking at the menu we didn't eat there. So I could have saved myself the heartache. But man...the staff. So the staff...a good portion are drifters from hotel to hotel during the season. A lot sound like CHEECH. Most don't give any thought to your experience or satisfaction, with the exception of the ski instructors. I will said Daniel was the bees knees!!! And after hours the staff like to hang at the overpriced diners onsite and talk about their hippie beliefs such as queerness and Trump. As if my kids need to hear any of that? As if I care??? And maybe I'd like a seat at the bar, but there weren't any due to the staff. David- your bias is showing. I didn't say anything about anyone's ethnicity or politics. I said keep the staff's political views away from my KIDS. The staff talked about THEIR political beliefs in guest spaces. I could not care less what the staff think politically. I do care if my 11 & 13 yo have to hear it at dinner in the only restaurant open for dinner inside the lodge. I also didn't say anything about ethnicity. But since you bring it up...the folks I interacted with were all white. I was pointing out they all seem like stoners. The part about roaming from resort to resort was a topic I asked the 6 staffers sitting at the bar while waiting on my family to arrive so I could move to a table. I specifically asked how they started working at Angel Fire. Those are their words. I went ahead and changed my stats to a 1 based on your response. After reading your Google reviews too this place is hit or miss. For the prices there should only be hits.

My review is solely on the tubing experience. They didn't have a lot of snow so the slides were…read moreterrible. Several of us would only make it 1/3 or barely half way down the hill and had to walk the rest of it each time. Worst tubing experience ever! They had to spray our tubes with oil but that didn't even work.

What a great place to go snowshoeing and cross country ski! We went two days in a row, the second…read moreday to take our pup on the dog trails. He loved it!! Mary runs the rental side of the business and is very helpful. Quality equipment and well marked trails. Seek them out, you won't be disappointed.

Where to begin with this absolutely stunning experience at Enchanted Forest?! From the moment we…read morepulled up to the entrance to wrapping up for the day, we had smiles from ear to ear. Even with the limited amount of snowfall this season, there were ample trails to enjoy and pretty views to take in. We opted for the Beginners Lesson Package and our instructor, Shane, was phenomena! After the lesson we ventured out alone for a nice two hour XC experience. The equipment was top notch, the trails were well-groomed and the staff exceptional! If you're in Red River and want to expand your winter activities, definitely pay this beautiful gem a visit. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time!