Here's a roundup of where to ski around the state

Red River Ski Area

is "The Place to Learn," where skiers and snowboarders of all levels feel at home. For those more experienced skiers and riders, the resort offers challenging trails and the Bobcat Terrain Park. For those families that would like to see the sights from the top of the mountain at night, snowmobile tours are offered on the weekends and available by reservations through the Skier Services office.

Red River has opened on Thanksgiving Weekend for 46 consecutive years; and with a little help from its recently updated snowmaking capabilities, that’s not going to change. Visit www.redriverskiarea.com.

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort

enters the ski season as the fastest growing resort in New Mexico - yet visitors still won't wait in line for a lift. Opening weekend is slated for November 21. Sipapu offers incredible specials all season long, so you can customize your trip by selecting your favorite specials or take advantage of the incredible packages, and enjoy a fun-filled vacation without worrying about the cost. Visit www.sipapunm.com.

Ski Apache

is southern New Mexico's Premier Ski and Snowboard Resort. Fifty-five trails, beginning at 11,400 feet, fan out for skiers and snowboarders of all levels with a fall line of over 1,800 feet, making skiing and snowboarding a blast. Ski Apache is located just minutes from the mountain resort village of Ruidoso and the spectacular Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero. Visit www.skiapache.com.

Ski Santa Fe

is nestled high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains just 16 miles from the heart of historic Santa Fe. With a base area elevation of 10,350 feet, Ski Santa Fe is among the highest ski areas in the continental United States.Its triple chairlift takes snow sport enthusiasts to a new height of 12,075 feet and some of the southwest's finest skiing. The vistas atop Ski Santa Fe are unsurpassed and act as the gateway for thrills including steep bump runs, powder filled chutes, gladed tree-skiing, and plenty of groomers. Local patrons and visitors from around the world can all find something for their taste, whether a first time skier/boarder or seasoned veteran. Visit www.skisantafe.com/index.php/home

Taos Ski Valley

Snow guns at Taos Ski Valley are operating 24 hours a day. The crews are making snow on 100-percent of the beginner and intermediate terrain, giving Taos Ski Valley the largest snowmaking coverage area in the region. Snowmaking continues until the middle of January. The recent snowfall and cold temperatures have everyone at Taos Ski Valley gearing up for a great season. Opening day is planned November 26. Visit www.skitaos.org.

Angel Fire Resort

opens for the winter season December 12, followed by the grand opening of night skiing on December 19. If your family is into it, so is Angel Fire. With two high-speed quads, two freestyle terrain parks and a mountain as big as all get-out, Angel Fire Resort has enough to keep the family happy all winter long. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, winter activities here include snowmobiling, tubing, Nordic skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snow blades, snow skates, ice fishing, horseback riding and torchlight parades. Visit www.anglefireresort.com

Pajarito Mountain Resort

is located on the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains, five miles west of Los Alamos. It comprises around 750 acres of land, privately owned by Los Alamos Ski Club that was developed as a ski area in the late 1950s. Pajarito Mountain currently has 40 trails on 300 acres of skiable terrain, not counting some excellent tree skiing, and has some of the best bump skiing in the state. It is rarely crowded, and is noted for its lack of lift lines, offering 1,200 feet of vertical, five chair lifts and one surface lift. Open to the public and with miles of groomed, lots of bumps, tree skiing, and a brand new terrain park, it is New Mexico's best kept skiing secret. Visit www.skipajarito.com/mountain.php.

Sandia Peak Ski Area

45 minutes from downtown Albuquerque, is scheduled to open December 19. The Ski Area is fully equipped for a fun day on the slopes. Here you find Sandia Peak's certified snow sports school, a complete rental shop, skiers' cafe, and the Wintermill Ski Shop. Visit http://www.sandiapeak.com/index.php?page=winter-sports

Valles Caldera

Retreat on cross-country skis or snowshoes to the center of the Valles Caldera, where you'll find yourself surprised by the wide expanse and distances. The Valle Grande, the largest of several large grassy meadows within the Valles Caldera, stretches more than three miles across and offers rolling terrain. Expect to be fully immersed in the quiet tranquility you can only find in snow-covered landscapes. You can also choose to traverse the Valle Grande and enter quiet mountain forests to more remote areas. Ski or snowshoe onward to the History Grove or Jaramillo Meadow for a grand tour of some of the prettiest areas of the Preserve. Visit www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/skisnow.

Enchanted Forest Cross County Ski Area

, New Mexico's only full service cross country ski area, offers 33km of trails groomed for both classic and freestyle skiing, and 15 km devoted to snowshoes. The area, located three miles from the Town of Red River, traditionally opens in late November. Visit www.enchantedforestxc.com.

Ancient Native American communities, historic Spanish towns, and the spirit of the Old West are part of what make New Mexico so distinctive for any visitor. Soaring Rocky Mountain peaks and winter sports areas that offer outstanding terrain, diversity, and value will make every skier and boarder feel right at home. The combination means a winter trip to New Mexico is one exploration after another, both on the mountain and off.

For more information on skiing in New Mexico visit SkiNewMexico.com