By James Rada, Jr.
Budget New Mexico Family Ski Vacations
Though New
Mexico tends to bring to mind images of hot, desert country, the state has a number of excellent ski
resorts. These include Angel Fire
resort, Enchanted Forest, Red River, Sandia Peak Ski & Tramway, Sipapu Ski Resort, Ski Apache, Ski Pajarito Mountain, Ski Santa Fe, Snow Canyon and Taos Ski Valley. These resorts are located in the central, north-central and southeast areas of the state and offer great downhill skiing and snowboarding trails, often at affordable rates.
Where to Start Planning
Courtesy of Ken Gallard.
The key to finding a good vacation is to start searching ahead of time. The New Mexico ski resorts have a website (SkiNewMexico.com) that includes a deals page for the resorts. You can also use a general travel search page such as Travels.com to search for bargains. Most of the resorts also have their own websites where you can find deals.
Cutting Some Corners
Courtesy of Michael Darter.
If you are seeking a budget vacation, you want to focus on the main reason for the vacation (the skiing) over some of the other factors. If you don't need a fancy room, you can save money. Don't stay at the resort. Instead, stay at a hotel near the resort. Airfare will also be a big part of your vacation, so watch for deals to get to your destination.
When to Ski For the Best Prices
The easiest way to save money on your skiing vacation is to schedule for the times when fewer people are at the resort. This means you can find better deals in the middle of the week compared with weekends and during January and December, which are typically the coldest months of the year.
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About the Author:
James Rada, Jr. was a newspaper reporter for eight years and earned 23 awards from the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association, Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists, Maryland State Teachers’ Association and CNHI. He also worked for 12 years as a marketing communications writer, earning a Print Copywriter of the Year Award from the Utah Ad Federation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications.
Photo Credits:
Angel Fire, New Mexico. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
