Ski Apache

Pros: great for any skill level, lots to do, beautiful
Cons: only the drive up to the slopes

I have many great memories of Ski Apache. It was not the first ski resort I went to, but the one that I have gone back to the most. My first trip to Ski Apache was about 15 years ago. I was basically still a beginner skier. I had gone to Red River,...

Pros: Great Prices, Great Location, Gambling nearby at night, Great place to Vacation.
Cons: Check snowfall, not man made snow, and check to see how busy it is.

Sking in the Off Season We traveled up to Ruidoso from San Antonio on a Saturday Morning Mid January for a weekend trip. The ski resort offered 11 lifts and 55 trails. At the time of our trip there was 42-50 inches of snow, and all lifts and ...

Pros: Close, fun skiing, Ruidoso quaint little town
Cons: Lift ticket a little pricey (Colorado prices), staff could improve - but still friendly

I'm currently over in Lubbock, TX for medical school, and let me be the first to tell you that the city doesn't offer very much in terms of entertainment. Being a veteran resident of Houston and Austin, TX, I was a little less than enthusiastic about...

Pros: Extraordinarily friendly/helpful for first timers.
Cons: lack of child care

We took a Thanksgiving week vacation to Ruidoso and learned to ski too - what a deal!

While we have been to Ruidoso for the summer coolness before, this was our first trip for skiing. We got lucky and Ski Apache opened the slopes early (Nov....

Pros: beautiful scenery
Cons: poorly organized and run ski resort long lines

Inn of the mountain gods: The facilities were very nice and clean. Check-in and valet were simple. The view and area are beautiful. From there, it went downhill. With the exception of the bar tenders, all the staff bordered on rude and were definately ...

Pros: Cheap, easy terrain, closeness
Cons: Variable conditions, terrain for advanced skiiers, mountain is packed at the bottom

You've found the only ski resort in Texas! Don't bother looking up top, I know it says NM, but we've claimed Ski Apache for us Texans! Don't believe it? Just look at all the license tags of most cars in the parking lot! So WHY do we all visit Ski...

Pros: Large Resort, Lifts Galore, Small Lines, Warm Weather
Cons: No lodging at the Resort, Ice sometimes on easy runs

Why are all the millionaires moving to Colorado? I guess to be with the snobs. If I were independently wealthy, and believe me, I'm not, I think I would spend some serious time in Ruidoso and Ski Apache.

I visited Ski Apache during the...

Pros: good for beginners , other things to do besides ski
Cons: town didn't seem "ready" for tourists

Our family took a trip from Victoria Texas to Ruiodoso December 17th thru December 22.
We found that the slopes were much better for beginner skiiers than Taos, we were a little disappointed that there was't much snow and that the town really (in...

Pros: reasonable prices, warm friendly service
Cons: the long drive to the top of Sierra Blanca and not enough parking.

Being from West Texas, it's a pretty nice surprise to drive four hours to a small mountain town. Ruidoso, New Mexico is a wonderful surprise to people who enjoy various activities. Whether you choose to stroll the village or drive up the mountain for a...

Pros: Fresh air and good staff.
Cons: Not any that I can remember.

I have been to Ski Apache several times with my family. The resort has always bee extremely fun and family oriented. I had my ski lessons there when I turned 14, and so did my brother. The medical staff is always at hand if you have any trouble....

Pros: The scenery is beautiful. Great deals and sales on ski gear this time of year.
Cons: The 17 mile drive up the mountain is white knuckle driving.

This was our first trip to Ruidoso and Ski Apache. We were disappointed, there was no snow in the town. We figured out that all the photos of the cabins and resorts on the internet were old since we were informed that the town had not received much...

Pros: Great for kids and beginners.
Cons: Check the weather...not always snowy.

The town was beautiful...and the people were very nice. This resort was very helpful to me...especially since it was my first time to ski. They really helped me with the type of ski's I needed and they showed me exactly what slopes i should stay on....

Pros: low prices, friendly staff
Cons: iffy snow conditions

We (2 adults, 1 twelve-year-old) did a 2-day, all-inclusive package (with lessons, $325) at this resort in late February, and thoroughly enjoyed it. All the staff, from cashiers to instructors, were friendly and helpful. The instructors (Rick and Rick...

Pros: very nice trip!
Cons: hard for snow boarding

If your looking for a great place to ski than come ski at Apache! This was the best mountain I have ever skied on! I would recommend this to all intermediate skiers.My favorite trail was the Apache Bowl. It was a huge half pipe carved into the mountain...

Pros: nice people
Cons: warm weather

I have skiied at Ski Apache for 2 years in a row, and all I can say is to be sure you call and check on the snowfall. We were there when they were making snow, and it is miserable. You are trying to ski and the snowmaking machine is blowing it in your...