| A lot of planning has gone into preparations for the | | | | equipment, like the Wild West Ski Shop. That way, |
| perfect ski trip. You've targeted an adventure at Ski | | | | your previous phone order allows you to go to the |
| Apache in Southern New Mexico. Good choice! Ski | | | | head of long equipment lines with little or no waiting. |
| Apache is one of those well kept ski secrets. 55 | | | | Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with the |
| breathtaking trails and the largest lift capacity in New | | | | locals. They'll let you in on tips like these that will save |
| Mexico make for maximum skiing and a minimum of | | | | you time and get you skiing.Only one more detail to |
| waiting.Nearby Ruidoso, New Mexico offers all the | | | | investigate. Time to check the weather. It's no |
| conv enience of a modern resort community. Ample | | | | secret that there is no such thing as too much snow |
| lodging and dining choices are the "trimming" for your | | | | for local businesses that rely on highly seasonal |
| ski holiday. You've considered all the many places to | | | | income from winter sports. This year, precipitation |
| stay and have decided that a mountain adventure | | | | has been light all over New Mexico. For reasons |
| calls for that perfect getaway...a secluded mountain | | | | unknown, rumors on the extent of this light snowfall |
| cabin. A good choice in Ruidoso would be "Away | | | | exagerate the shortage of new snow. Local |
| From It All". ..a brand new cabin tucked away just a | | | | merchants now join together to present an accurate |
| few miles from downtown...but light years away from | | | | picture of the situation. Few are more affected than |
| other people. Contact them at 800.822.7654.Now that | | | | the areas lodgers. Like river boat gamblers, their hand |
| you have the accommodations nailed down, it's time | | | | is betting on snow to attract the business that they |
| to attend to the skiing. Many Ruidoso hotels, cabins | | | | need to survive. The snow always comes. This year |
| and property management companies offer a "ski | | | | it's just a little...late.Let's set the record straight. |
| package" with your lodging. They've bundled together | | | | Snowfall has been light, but Ski Apache is open and |
| discounted lift tickets and equipment rentals to make | | | | people are having the time of their lives...skiing! |
| the logistics of the trip a breeze! The ski vouchers | | | | Ruidoso prepares for the barrage of skiers searching |
| you'll exchange for lift tickets save you from standing | | | | for and finding...the perfect ski vacation.Bob |
| in long lift ticket lines. Make sure that your equipment | | | | Huntington works in property management in |
| rental outlet offers reservations on your ski | | | | Ruidoso, New Mexico. |