FAQs

Non valuables and soft goods (less than a $100 value) are donated each month to a local non-profit charitable agency. Valuables (more than a $100 value) will be kept in the Lost and Found office until closing day of the current season.  After closing day the item will be donated to a local non-profit charitable agency.

The Ski Apache Lost and Found office is located in the main ticket office in the main lodge. The number for the main ticket office is 575-464-3600.

Ski Apache does not provide an area for sledding & snowplay.

Dogs are permitted at Ski Apache Resort, as long as they are on a leash.

There are numerous lodging possibilities located in the town of Ruidoso. We recommend staying at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Or click here for more lodging options.

Warm layers with the outerwear being waterproof. Not only should your pants and jacket be waterproof but your mittens/gloves should be also.

Skiers and Riders Checklist – beyond your board and boots or skis, poles, and boots:

• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
• Ski or Snowboard lock
• Bag to carry clothing, boots, etc.
• Long Underwear
• Ski Pants or Bib Pant preferred
• Outer Layer Jacket (Preferably waterproof/breathable shell)
• Gloves or Mittens
• Neck Gaiter
• Turtleneck
• Sweater or Fleece
• Socks or Sock Liner (1 thin-medium weight pair should do)
• Vest (for insulation)
• Face Mask (if temperatures are well below 32)
• Warm ups for after skiing or riding
• Hat or Headband

The Terrain Park features change from time to time.

There are three terrain parks. Moonshine Terrain Park is located at the midway point of Moonshine Gultch. Easy Street terrain park is located off of lower Moonshine. The Competition Park is located off of Captain Heavy.

Moonshine Terrain Park: The gondola will take you to the top of the mountain where you can take a number of intermediate to advanced trails to Moonshine. Please reference the trail map to plan your route. Easy Street Terrain Park: Triple Chair #7 will lead you to Upper Spruce. Follow that to Moonshine. Make your way to the bottom of the run and you should see Easy Street Terrain Park on your left. Competition Park: Captain Quad Chair #4 will lead you to Captain heavy trail. Follow the trail down and you will end up at the Competition Park.

We have 20% Green, 50% Blue, and 30% Black.

Base elevation 9,600 feet. Top elevation 11,400 feet.

We have 750 acres.

We have eleven lifts in total. The number of lifts that are open daily is dependent on the amount of snow we have. Check the Trail Map for open lifts.

Parking is FREE for season pass holders and is included with the price of pre-purchased day passes. Parking fees apply for walk-up day pass purchasers and may range from $15 – $25. Parking is $25 for sight-seeing visitors.

Early bird party on the Mountain – Nov 23/24 – Special 30$ ticket!!!
Tentative ski season opening/Party on the mountain -Nov 30th -Dec 1st!!,
Due to warm weather on the mountain and snow loss the opening for Ski season will now tentatively be on Nov 30-Dec 1st for party on the mountain, See you here!! Early Bird Winter season pass sale!! Adult pass $450! Available till Nov. 30th.

Starting Tuesday: September 3rd, 2024 , at the Ski Apache Town Shop only, 9am to 4 pm (Monday-Friday) and going until December 1st!!


*please note that all pictures must be taken with no face coverings, hats, or gloves*
*Zipline operations are closed until next season*

Depending on what direction you are traveling from, go to our directions page.

Ski Apache uses a state-of-the-art snow machine to enhance our guest’s skiing and snowboarding experience.