Find ski buddies in Albuquerque

Albuquerque sits right below the Sandia Mountains, and Sandia Peak on the far side of the range runs when the snow allows. Most locals drive north instead. Ski Santa Fe is the reliable day trip, high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Santa Fe, while Pajarito near Los Alamos opens on a more limited schedule. Taos, with its steep, expert terrain, is the classic weekend destination, and Red River and Angel Fire add family-friendly options. New Mexico's high-desert sun and dry snow give the scene a relaxed, easy-going feel.