Ski Cloudcroft is a small ski area located in the village of Cloudcroft in the Sacramento Mountains of Otero County, New Mexico, United States.

Ski Cloudcroft
Ski Cloudcroft is located in the United States
Ski Cloudcroft
Ski Cloudcroft
Location in the United States
Ski Cloudcroft is located in New Mexico
Ski Cloudcroft
Ski Cloudcroft
Location in New Mexico
LocationCloudcroft, Otero County, New Mexico, U.S.
Nearest major cityLas Cruces
Coordinates32°57′2.55″N 105°42′26.07″W / 32.9507083°N 105.7072417°W / 32.9507083; -105.7072417
Vertical  700 feet (213 m)
Top elevation9,100 feet (2,774 m)
Base elevation  8,400 feet (2,560 m)
Skiable area74 acres (0.30 km2)
Trails25 total
- 32% beginner
- 28% intermediate
- 32% advanced
- 8% expert
Lift system3 lifts:
1 double lift,
2 surface lifts
Snowfall120 inches (10.0 ft; 3.0 m)
Websiteskicloudcroft.net

History

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Ski Cloudcroft was founded in 1963 with a T-bar lift. The T-bar had a rise of 440 feet (130 m) and a length of 1,570 feet (480 m). A second T-bar was added the following year with a considerably shorter rise of 140 feet (43 m).

The chairlift was added in 1983, It is a fixed-distance double chairlift with a rise of 590 feet (180 m) and a length of 2,256 feet (688 m).[1]

Ski Cloudcroft statistics

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Due to its southerly location, operation dates are subject to snowfall conditions. Consequently, the area operates only sporadically.[1]

Elevation

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  • Base: 8,400 feet (2,560 m)
  • Summit: 9,100 feet (2,770 m)
  • Vertical Rise: 700 feet (210 m)[2]

Developed Terrain

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  • Mountains: 1
  • Skiable Area: 74 acres (0.30 km2)
  • Trails: 25 total (32%   beginner, 28%   intermediate, 32%   advanced, 8%   Expert)[2]
  • Average Snowfall: 120 inches (300 cm) annually[3]

Lifts

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As of 2021, Ski Cloudcroft has a total of 3 lifts.

1 double chairlift

2 surface lifts

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ski Cloudcroft". Colorado Ski History. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Rates & Information". Ski Cloudcroft. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "Ski Cloudcroft". Ski Central. Retrieved March 10, 2021.