| Called the "Ski Town of the Southwest", Red | | | | gather dust. On Wednesday, a free program |
| River Ski Resort lies on Black Mountain, | | | | offers guests a free Wednesday night if they |
| rising directly above the town of Red River, | | | | have already checked in Sunday or Monday. In |
| New Mexico. The historical town of Red River | | | | addition, guests who purchase any Red River |
| itself has an altitude of 8,750 feet, while | | | | Ski Area 3-day lift ticket can get equipment |
| Black Mountain has an altitude of 10,350 feet | | | | rental or lessons, receiving the 4th day free |
| and a vertical drop of 1,601 feet. The resort | | | | of the same item. But most of all, good ol' |
| offers six chair lifts and one surface lift, | | | | mountain fun is a primary activity here, with |
| with 58 trails divided equally on 290 acres | | | | old-fashioned western traditions bringing |
| of skiable areas for skiers and snowboarders, | | | | visitors and their families back year after |
| with 32% beginners, 38% intermediates, and | | | | year. An annual party, "The Mardi Gras of the |
| 30% experts. With an annual snowfall of 252 | | | | Mountains", is part of the western tradition |
| inches, the snow is 85% man made. With a ski | | | | for everyone - enjoying a mouth watering |
| school, group and private lessons available, | | | | Texas-sized steak, cooked to how you like it, |
| even if you've never skied before, you will | | | | and then some fancy two steppin' with your |
| quickly be on the slopes after your first | | | | honey to some good music. What more could you |
| lessons. There are even lessons for | | | | ask for?Red River Ski Resort also has several |
| snowboarders, who are welcome on the Red | | | | excellent places to eat, in addition to |
| River slopes. You can rent all of your ski | | | | excellent night life. Some places of interest |
| and snowboarding equipment for very | | | | are the Motherlode Saloon or the Bull -O- |
| reasonable rates.Red River caters to families | | | | Woods Bar, Texas Red's Steakhouse, the Chalet |
| and children, with both children and their | | | | Cafeteria, and Capo's Italian Restaurant. Of |
| parents enjoying a separate, full-service | | | | course, if you want to eat on the slope area |
| facility on the slopes. The children's | | | | - choose the Ski Tip Restaurant located at |
| programs offer ski, snowboard, and snow blade | | | | 10,350 feet up, serving lunch, beer and wine, |
| lessons. Both full and half-day programs come | | | | with wonderful scenic views. The Lift House |
| with an optional lunch. The ski and snowboard | | | | Bar, at the base of the main lift, is open |
| schools offer these lessons for all ages and | | | | for lunch and spirits, an "apres ski |
| levels, with a fun-loving staff of certified | | | | libation". Going out on the town is great in |
| instructors. Special clinics are available | | | | Red River. After a day on the slopes, |
| upon request. Child care programs are | | | | sometimes people wants to just kick back and |
| available, provided by an attentive staff | | | | relax at the lodge, or visit one of the |
| which provides for child care, lunch, and | | | | taverns in the area. For the younger crowd, |
| play for children ages 4-months to 4-years of | | | | there is a great game room located right in |
| age. Both full-day and half-day child care | | | | the center of the town. One of the great |
| programs are available. For children who are | | | | things about Red River is that everything is |
| over 4-years of age, the Youth Ski Center is | | | | within walking distance of the lodging areas, |
| offered to provide ski and snowboard | | | | and shuttles are provided for transportation |
| lessons.Many activates make Red River stand | | | | to and from the slopes.Check out for more |
| out from the rest of the ski resorts. Their | | | | articles on winter ski resorts and ski |
| history is very much alive and part of | | | | resorts in colorado. |
| everyday life, not shoved away in a museum to | | | | |