The Best Family Ski Resorts in New Mexico

The Best Family Ski Resorts in New Mexico

Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

New Mexico family ski lodges feature both indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and entice youthful guests. The Ernie Blake Ski School for children and Kinderkafig Children's Center are among the family-friendly offerings at New Mexico ski lodges. Lodges offer activities throughout the year designed to engage the entire family in a natural setting. Parents can enjoy hitting the "kiddie" slopes with youngsters, or hit the advanced slopes while children are entertained at the children's center.

Angel Fire Resort

Angel Fire Resort features not only winter fun, but also all-year outdoor activities. When it is too warm to hit the slopes, visitors to this New Mexico ski resort can hike and mountain bike on miles of trails, play tennis, disc golf or spend some time on the Monte Verde Lake. Families might also enjoy the facility climbing wall, fishing, rafting, organized wildlife tours, scenic chairlift rides and the Olympic Park Playground.

Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller Lane
Angel Fire, New Mexico 87710
Phone: (800) 633-7463
angelfireresort.com

Alpine Lodge

The Alpine Lodge is located at the base of the Red River Mountain, and main chair lift area. Amenities at this New Mexico ski lodge include two playgrounds, fire pit, porch swings and gliders, stocked children's pond, BBQ pits, a wildlife sanctuary, two hot tubs, WiFi and game tables. "Kids stay and ski free" deals are often available at the Alpine Lodge.

Alpine Lodge
417 West Main Street
Red River, New Mexico 87558
Phone: (800) 252-2333
alpinelodgeredriver.com

Alpine Village Suites

Alpine Village Suites features all-year activities for guests. From ski slopes to white water rafting, there are plenty of options to keep the family busy. During the winter, snowshoeing and inner tubing are available for both children and adults. A child's ski school and teen center are located nearby. Guests can enjoy whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain biking during the warmer months of the year. Kinderkafig Children's Center, terrain park, ice skating rink and hot air ballooning center are located next to this New Mexico ski lodge.

Alpine Village Suites
100 Thunderbird Road
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico 87525
Phone: (800) 576-2666
alpine-suites.com

Article Written By Tara Dodrill

Tara Dodrill began writing professionally in 1990. She is a travel writer and photographer working for print and online media, primarily covering Florida, ecotourism and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Her writing credits include RUMBUM, Yahoo News, Visit South magazine,and North Carolina Coastal Guide. She studied journalism and education at Ohio University and real estate at Hondros College.

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