Winter adventure in Red River, New Mexico 
Spend the Holidays
in Red River

 Red River Ski Area 50th Anniversary Logo
There's no better place to make lasting holiday memories than Red River.  Wally Dobbs, Ski School Director, demonstrates a long standing Thanksgiving tradition: the annual Frozen Turkey Race!
Make your plans now to attend one of our many holiday activities:

November 27
Frozen Turkey Race
Noon @ Ski Area

November 27
Switch on the Holidays
Caroling & Tree Lighting
7pm @ Conference Center

December 24
Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
7pm @ Lift House

December 25
Christmas Luminaria Tour
5pm @ Enchanted Forest

December 31
Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
7pm @ Lift House

December 31
Old Fashioned New Year's Eve
7:30pm @ Community House
 
Also This Winter...

November 26
Ski Area Opens

December 5-7
Half-Price Weekend

December 12
Ski Area Opens Daily

December 12-14
Half-Price Weekend

December 12-14
Race Camp

January 1-31
Bargain Days

January 1-15
College Days

January 30
50th Anniversary Gala

January 19-25
Home School Week

February 19-24
Mardi Gras in the Mountains

February 28
Just Desserts Eat & Ski

March 14-28
Beach Weeks

March 17
Spring Break Fireworks

March 29
Last Day of Skiing
Skiers at Red River
Red River Ski Area
Celebrates 50th
The Red River Ski Area is buzzing with excitement as staff members gear up to host a multitude of 50th anniversary celebration events.  "The ski area opened in 1959, so technically this is the first half of our celebration," says Lauren Judycki-House, Public Relations Manager. "We're just so excited with the new additions and events this year that we couldn't wait." 
 
To celebrate the 50th anniversary the ski area plans to boost up the weekly fireworks and torchlight parades, host an anniversary gala in January, and offer discounts and promotions throughout the season.  "We plan to make this a really fun event," says Wally Dobbs, Ski School Director.  "There won't be anything stuffy about this anniversary."  Dobbs says that every week throughout the season skiers and snowboarders will be able to participate in a celebratory event, "We're looking at doing vintage ski races and vintage fashion shows to get everyone into the spirit of how far we've come in the past fifty years."
The Face of the Mountain
A view of "The Face" where the Lift House stands now.
 
What's New in Red River?

New Ticket Kiosks at the base of the Red and Copper Chair Lifts to get you on the mountain faster.

New & Improved Terrain Park to show off your skills.

New Upgrades at the Main Chalet to get you back on your skis or snowboard as soon as you've recharged.

Rail Jam Every Saturday Night before the Torchlight Parade (don't worry if you don't know what a rail jam is... just ask your kids).

New Ski School at "The Tip" for advanced and intermediate skiers ("Been there, done that, want to do it better").

50th Anniversary Gala in January to celebrate how far the Red River Ski Area has come!

Back by Popular Demand

Guided Snowmobile Tours at the Red River Ski Area on groomed trails in and around the ski area. Evening tours include dinner at The Tip Restaurant.

Home School Week gives your children a chance to learn in Nature's Classroom.

Race Camp with the University of New Mexico skiers & coaches makes you more skilled on the mountain.


Mardi Gras in Red River

Mardi Gras in the Mountains
February 19-24, 2009

If you've ever been to Red River in the winter, chances are you've heard about Mardi Gras in the Mountains. Originally started by a group of Louisiana residents looking to spread "Mardi Gras Fever" into the mountains of northern New Mexico, Red River has become a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders who happen to love beads and costume balls too!  The theme this year is "Hollywood." You'll find a red carpet vibe intertwined with the traditional parades, crawfish boils, krewes, and costume balls that take place here each year. So grab your paparazzi camera and your most glamorous winter coat and head up to Red River for Mardi Gras in the Mountains. You're sure to have a 'dazzling' good time!
Red River Webcam_2
New Red River Webcam
Keep up with the snow fall from your home or work computer!  We have recently installed a new webcam at Sitzmark Sports to give you a view of the ski area.  You can also check out the top of the mountain and the Gold Chair webcams by clicking here, and keep an eye on Brandenburg Park and the center of town by clicking here.  Make sure to bookmark them so you can come back often!