Resort Report for Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort
Address: 5224 State Hwy 518 Vadito, 87579
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Main Phone: 800-587-2240
Projected Opening: OPEN
Projected Closing: 2009-04-01
Number of Acres: 200
Snow Making Acres: 140
Top Elevation: 9255 FT
Base Elevation: 8200 FT
Vertical Feet: 1055 FT
Number of Lifts: 4
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Number Surface Lifts: 2
Total Lift Capacity: 4100
Average Snowfall (IN): 190 IN
Number of Runs: 41
Advanced Runs: 30
Intermediate Runs: 40
Beginner Runs: 20
Ski: yes
Snowboard: yes
Cross Country: no
Profile
Sipapu has been family-owned and operated since 1952, which helps explain the area's commitment to families. Everything seems designed to please a family and help protect the family budget, from lodging to terrain. There are 32 runs, a vertical drop of 1,055 feet, average snowfall of 130 inches, and a snowmaking system that covers 70 percent of Sipapu's 200 acres. There's plenty of diversity in the terrain. You'll find tree skiing, a couple of terrain parks, some long cruising trails, a couple of more difficult trails, and an abundance of novice and beginner terrain.
Lodging
Can accommodate 240 guests in the base area, including rooms in the main lodge, family-style cabins, suites, a dormitory, motel rooms, and an RV park. Additional lodging in Taos, 22 miles away.
Recreation
Besides skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers "snow biking," cross country skiing, and snow shoeing.
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