Red River Ski & Summer Area
🔴 UPDATED Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Daily ski reports, season pass prices, torchlight parade & fireworks info, and season updates inside!
Powder Puff Mountain: Red River's Little Beginner Hill That Taught a Town to Ski
Did you know Red River once had two ski areas? Just west of town, a small beginner hill called Powder Puff Mountain taught generations of first-timers to turn, stop, and fall in love with winter in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It was never the biggest mountain in New Mexico, and that was exactly the point. Powder Puff was friendly, close, and built for learning.
Red River Conditions Report: Hard Freeze Nights, Sunny Days, and a Quiet Mountain
Hard freeze nights and sunny days settle over Red River, with highs in the low 50s, the ski area closed between seasons, and Opening Day projected for Thanksgiving, November 26.
Why Red River Is One of the Easiest Places in the Southwest to Learn to Ski
With more than 60 years of family ownership, gentle groomers, and a chairlift a block off Main Street, Red River Ski Area makes learning to ski easy for beginners of all ages.
Red River Ski Area Season Pass Prices Rise October 14; Opening Day Set for November 26
The countdown is on: Red River Ski & Summer Area's early pass pricing ends October 13, with Platinum adult passes rising from $589 to $679 before the November 26 opening.
After 40 Years, Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area Will Sit Out the 2026-27 Winter
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area on Bobcat Pass will sit out the 2026-27 winter after 40 years, undone by a string of poor snow seasons and its worst winter ever.
October Conditions Report: Crisp Days, Cool Nights, and the Countdown to Ski Season
Frosty 31-degree mornings and sunny afternoons near 67 define this October week, as Enchanted Forest sits out the ski season and Red River Ski Area preps for opening.
The Return of the Red River Pond Skim: A Tradition Like No Other
Celebrate the end of the winter season at the annual Red River Pond Skim! Join us Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3:30 PM at The Lift House for a day of icy splashes, wild costumes, and mountain tradition.