Downhill
Skiing
Famous for not
being famous, Ski Rio offers awesome skiing all
day long throughout the season, without long lift
lines. With 83 trails on over 910 pristine acres,
there are turns and terrain to challenge all
skiers. Skiers can take the long and meandering Freeway
or Footloose, over 3.5 miles from the top
of the mountain; cruise the demanding slopes of Runaway,
or opt for the expert Tequila Plunge.
Beginners have their own lift and trails off the
Alpha Lift.
Night
Skiing:
Ski Rio is the only resort in New Mexico that
offers night skiing. On weekends and holidays
during the winter, the slopes are lit beginning at
3 p.m.
Downhill
Skiing Rates:
See Rates
for prices on lift tickets, season passes, and
equipment rentals. For information about ski
lessons, see our Ski
School page.
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Cross-Country
Skiing
There are
many benefits to cross-country skiing. Because of
its quick learning curve, low injury rate, and
natural motions, it is one sport the whole family
can enjoy at just about any age and level of
experience. It's a terrific calorie burner and one
of the few sports that works all the major muscle
groups, especially the heart. Cross-country skiing
is also a wonderful way to connect to the quiet
and the beauty of nature.
Ski Rio's Nordic
Touring Area has over 21 kilometers of groomed
trails. The tour takes you past sweeping meadows
and along trails that wind in and out of heavily
wooded terrain. All along the tour, you are
surrounded by the most coveted signature qualities
of wilderness skiing — serenity, solitude and
beauty.
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Cross-country
skiing is
an exhilarating adventure.
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Clothing
Nordic skiing is an active sport. A light layering
of comfortable clothing such as a sweater or
sleeveless vest and windbreaker works best. While
typical downhill clothing is an alternative
choice, you might become too warm. However,
whenever you are out touring, always wear a hat,
gloves, and sunglasses, and be prepared for
weather changes.
Cross-Country
Rates
See Rates
for prices on lift tickets, season passes, and
equipment rentals. For information and rates on
ski lessons, see our Ski
School page.
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Safety
Tips
- Always carry a
trail map even though trails are marked.
- Always stay on
the trails. It is possible to become
disoriented even on marked and packed trails.
- Be cautious!
Your safety is affected by your common sense.
- Weather and snow
conditions vary.
- Trails are
groomed but grooming may not prevent obstacles
such as fallen trees, ice or bare spots from
appearing on the trails.
- Never ski alone!
Skier's Responsibility
Code
- Always stay in
control and be able to stop or avoid other
people or objects.
- People ahead of
you have the right of way. It is your
responsibility to avoid them.
- You must not
stop where you obstruct a trail or are not
visible from above.
- Whenever
starting downhill or merging into a trail,
look uphill and yield to others.
- Always use
devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
- Observe all
posted signs and warning. Keep off closed
trails and out of closed areas.
- Prior to using
any lift, you must have the knowledge and
ability to load, ride, and unload safely.
- Know the code.
It's your responsibility. This is a partial
list. Be safety conscious.
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