Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort

Wendy Watson

2024-04

This was really a great family fun resort. We bought tickets 10 days early for $19. Wow! We rented one of the cute little cabins. It was clean, complete kitchen, really nice. They have great rental equipment for both skiers and snowboarders. The slopes were well groomed.Walkability: Easy walking distance to the chairlifts

Jamie Bearden

2024-04

We just got home from 4 nights at Sipapu over spring break so I wanted to write this review while the trip was fresh on my mind. We stayed in rooms 306 and 307 in the Lodge. We're ski-in-ski-out snobs and the Lodge rooms were closest to the lifts. They were also very inexpensive. However, you'll need to bring a cooler because there's no fridge. The TV is set off to the side, bolted to the dresser in a cubby and you can't see the TV from the rest of the room. Weird arrangement. The beds are fine, but there's no table or chairs so we brought a folding table and folding chairs to eat and play cards in the evenings. We ate breakfast and lunch in the room, then ate dinner in the restaurant. The food was surprisingly good and the menu had lots to choose from! Just be sure to order before 5:00.Please note: if you are taller than 5ft 10 you will NOT be able to sit on the toilet the normal way. It faces the wall and leaves very little leg room. Again, strange design. The shower is tiny (picture a camper shower) and often didn't have any water pressure, only dripped, during the day. We finally called maintenance and they suggested that we not use the shower before 5:00 because the restaurant below us often takes all the water pressure from the third floor. In the evenings, hot water was hit and miss. Which is disappointing when all you want after all long day of skiing is a hot shower. I'm torn because the rooms could be super nice with a remodel, but that would drive prices up.We saw a group of college guys moving into their lodge rooms on our way out today and agreed that the Lodge rooms are perfect for that demographic. The rooms are cheap, can fit 8 per room, and the college kids aren't paying for fancy amenities that they don't care about. For our family, I think next time we'll try the cabins or duplex with a full kitchen.The #1 most amazing thing about these Lodge rooms is the location. It's only a few steps to the main lift and in rooms 306 and 307 you have a great view of the lifts and skiers coming down the mountain. The river is right below rooms 306 and 307 (see pic). My teenage boys, husband and I loved the mountain - it's small enough to ski as a group, then split up, then find each other again. And we had cell service the entire time. Rentals the first day took about 20 minutes for all 5 of us. It was a breeze.Overall, we'll be back!

East West

2024-01

This place is relatively inexpensive as compared to say Angle Fire, and you do get what you pay for so be aware. Overall it is a good experience when you finally get to ski. They have enough ski patrol to make sure everyone skis and comes back down safely. So what’s missing as compared to the more expensive places?The best way to save money is to use as few staffs as possible so expect longer wait at rental and the restaurant. Be aware that all tickets must be ordered on line. The cell service is very slow. The WiFi is free, however, but we needed to ask to find out. To pick up the rentals can take a while there are lines. Furthermore, there is one cafe that offers hot meals and the orders again must be placed on line. My phone had a glitch such that I could not properly enter the credit card info. This is the key problem of doing everything with only the on line option. The the wait for the food was unbearable. It took nearly 2 hrs. My advice is to bring your own food. There are rooms where you can eat or rest but they seem cold so not the most comfortable place to wait for a long period of time.Our kids are relatively new to skiing. There is a small area for the very beginners. From there you take the lift up a very steep slope to come down on your own. Because of the height and the angle of the slope, it may be daunting for really beginners. Other places we have been to, have more gentle and wider slops which seem more friendly for newer skiers.As a parent perhaps the most important thing to consider when writing a review is what the kids think. Our kid had beginner lessons at Angle Fire Ski Resort, which he likes. He was scared at Sipapu due to steepness of the slope. But he was ecstatic when finally completed the whole course on his own. He said we must come back again.

Katerina Athena

2024-02

Isaac and Patrick over in the rentals/workshop always take such good care of my family and I when we go skiing and snowboarding at Sipapu. They are super friendly and really knowledgeable. No matter what issues we encounter these guys always go above and beyond to help us figure it out so we can have a great time! We really appreciate them! Thanks guys!

Michael Galaxy

2024-02

Someone died on the mountain today. Young kids crashing without helmets. Liquor bottles all over the mountain. Drunk skiers riding the lift with me. 20-year-old snowboarders hitting everyone. People bragging about hitting other people right in front of me. This has got to be one of the most unsafe places I've ever been to. Particularly during short weekends with fewer out of state beginners. It was bad. Recklessly bad. All preventable. I never see staff on the runs. Staff should be pulling people's passes, but they are not doing it. Really unsafe for my family. Not worth the cheap price anymore. I have been here so many times, but this was a really bad weekend.

Nadine Collins

2024-03

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Edward Lentz

2024-04

We stayed in the mobile home and really enjoyed our stay. Sure it is not comparable to a 5-star hotel, but it was simple, clean, everything worked and is close enough to walk to the lifts. It was a good value but understand this is not TSV, Vail or Aspen. If you need that sort of thing, then this is not the place for you to begin with. If you want to have a great time skiing on a budget, spending time together as a family and you can appreciate the rugged beauty of the area, then this may be for you. You would be well advised to bring everything you will need for your stay as the nearest store is 30 minutes away. The kitchen is functional but if you have a few favorite pots/pans or knives, you might want to bring them. The resort wifi is spotty and probably not good for wifi calling, especially if they are busy and there are alot of people on it. AT&T is the only carrier that works here so if you have another carrier, get a burner phone for the week before coming. The t.v. didn't work (or at least there did not appear to be cable or anything), so instead our kids made friends and played outside in the snow like kids used to do. The mountain is small, but the trails are well maintained and great for beginner/intermediate skiers and the staff is welcoming, attentive and caring. There is good sledding in the national forest nearby (which is actually not that easy to find anymore). Get your lift tickets and rentals done online before you come and the process will be easy.

Destiny Lieberg

2024-02

Christian, my instructor at Sipapu, truly exceeded expectations! As a first-time snowboarder, his ability to tailor instruction to my learning style was impressive. Christian was incredibly observant, swiftly correcting my mistakes in the moment. His exceptional teaching skills, unwavering patience, and informative guidance made my snowboarding lesson unforgettable. He went above and beyond to ensure I not only learned the basics but also gained the confidence to tackle Blue runs by the end of the session. Christian's dedication and friendly demeanor, coupled with the overall excellence of Sipapu's staff and facilities, set the bar high for ski resorts. Sipapu is fortunate to have such a standout professional on their team! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

SFR

2024-04

Renting a cabin on Rio Pueblo River 100 yards from base lift at Sipapu open until 4/14/24 snow is great considering late spring open jacket or no jacket it's 52 sunny, had equipment waxed by pro shop, check in for Casita cabin was great received complementary 2 ski passes for 2 night cabin stay...no wait on lifts, most of fresh powder is on top black diamond runs...great remote peacefully serene getaway from major corporate run resorts no wait on any chairs!

Franky Begue

2024-01

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Karen Hybner

2024-02

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Richard Lopez

2024-01

Bad managament. A bunch of monkeys running the show. And whoever posted the "refund email" those people are terrible too. They don't bother offering a refund if you don't ski, so I suggest booking and arriving early. The staff is very little help. And the management only is available when it's convenient for them. Find somewhere else.

Prem Nasta

2024-02

This was our second time at Sipapu Ski Resort (Jan 8th-Jan 9th) and our 4th time in the Taos area. We really enjoyed our time on the ski slopes. Both our little daughters were skiing for the 1st time in their lives. It was the perfect place for them to learn skiing. Nice and easy progression of grades to practice on as one gets better. Small and secure enough an area where we felt comfortable letting each girl practice on their own in different parts of the slopes as their skill sets differed greatly. Not too crowded, plenty of patrons willing to teach or lend a helping hand and very co-operative staff at check-in and equipment rentals area. One particular staff, Kim who helped check us in to our hotel room went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. From helping accommodate us from a pre-allocated room on the 3rd floor to our desired 1st floor, to hand-delivering our complimentary ski lift tickets to our hotel room door, to searching on YouTube how we could operate the room TV without a remote (one has to buy the Roku stick & remote at check-in), she was at our service! Even the housekeeping staff working in the adjacent room voluntarily helped with loading our car with our luggage.

Sara Trautman

2024-03

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crystal stone

2024-03

Customer service is terrible. Purchased tickets on a Saturday to go up on Monday. Immediately after purchase realized tickets were sent to an old email that I no longer bad access to. Called Sipapu and was told I needed to send an email, immediately did that. Can’t get ahold of a manager when calling and no one responses to email sent.

Pin Yeoh (Foodie life)

2024-01

FREE WI-FIFree kid pass if age 12 and underReasonable cost for rentalReasonable cost for ski lessonReasonable cost for lift and magic beltKid friendly ski, my 6 years old and I are the beginners and we had fun in the beginner area.Food & drinks: Great value and you can scale barcode to order through your phone.

Steve B

2024-02

I sent them a email on Friday evening telling them I had hurt my back and could not ski on Saturday. They don't give refunds on the phone. You have to send them a email. They have no responded to my emails or my calls. It's impossible to get a hold of these people. Im reporting them to my bank as a fraudulent company. Do not do business with them. They scammed me out of 190 dollars.

Robert Kovach

2024-03

The perfect ski resort !… easy access, more than reasonable rates, everyone is very friendly, resort is very well maintained and monitored!… kid and family friendly!… we will definitely return!… thanks Sipapu❤️Bob K from gtown tx

James Rothchild

2024-02

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Michael K

2024-03

Oh where do I start-shower curtain was too short leaking water-water was leaking from the ceiling-the tv was just a tv no channels-beds were uncomfortable-room heater was difficult to control-no full size towels only mini ones-bathroom door didn't fully close and lock-$25 fee if you don't take your own trash out

Sarah Ward

2024-03

We took our family skiing this week. We had a wonderful time. We took lessons from Casey and our kids learned so much and had a blast.

david the guy

2024-02

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Charles Buechele

2023-10

Good morning,I'm trying to plan a family trip (for at least 5 people but up to over a dozen) for 5 nights total (about 3 days skiing), but the customer service here is absolutely horrible.I have no idea if these employees are regular White American, Mexican, American Indian, etc. But the fact is, these employees will treat you like garbage.I wish Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort the best; I'll probably end up going to Taos (ski resort) instead.Maybe in 5 or 10 years I'll reconsider, but at the moment I don't want to be stressed out while on vacation. Frankly, it's a miracle that this ski resort hasn't gone bankrupt.Feel free to reach out to me (i.e. reply to this comment) if you want to have an honest conversation. Otherwise, take care.-C.A.B

Rick Overholt

2023-05

Fabulous place. Super friendly staff. Casey in the ski shop super helpful. Josie who was everywhere was very friendly & fun. The cafe is very good, their French Toast was sooo good along with a breakfast burrito to power me through a days skiing.Wonderful beginners spot. I started skiing here late in life at 49 years old. Just returned again at 66. My goal is to come again at 70.Super affordable! Watch the weather and come after a good 4-6” snow.

Eric Jensen

2023-05

We loved the resort. The riverside cabin was awesome. The kids loved the loft.My son had his first ever lesson with Duane. He absolutely loved his time learning from him.Staff was super friendly all throughout the resort from parking, store, lodging and lifts.

Rachel VerNisie

2023-05

Wonderful and affordable experience! My friends and I stayed at the lodge and it was so nice having it so close to the lifts! I actually got injured on day one so I was out but it was nice still getting to watch my friends have fun from the lodge walk up for the rest of the visit. The mountain small but my very advanced snowboarder friend had a blast and my very beginner ski friend had a blast as well. The conditions were perfect. Every person I encountered was so friendly and helpful.There was a review on here that said all the lodge rooms had bed bugs and so we checked thoroughly during our time there and we did not find any nor did we wake up to any bites. Either Sipapu remedied the situation since the review left 3 weeks prior to our visit or there weren’t any to begin with. :) I will definitely be returning to this lovely place again!Pic is view from lodge room walk up

Roy Thomason

2023-05

I absolutely love Sipapu for skiing as a college student. It is very affordable and really good slopes, especially for the price. They have a great variety of routes despite being a smaller resort. Their route differed in moguls, obstacles, steepness, and pathing. I could not find 2 routes that were the same in the resort. They also have a very kind community that visits. The staff are kind and will talk and communicate with you. There was this one staff member, Silas, up at lift 3 that was so nice the entire time I spent up there. Whenever we talked to him, he was kind and always ready when we pulled up to the lift. He was very alert to his skiers that frequented his slope. He also looked out for his frequent skiers too. I got stuck at the bottom of his slope filming my friends and was at the bottom a minute before lift 3 closed. I got ready to pop my skis off so I could hike a mile up the mountain to get back on the main slope. As I turned to start walking, he called me over and let me catch the last lift back to the top.

Christine Juarros

2023-05

This was my second time visiting Sipapu to go skiing with my family. The first time was a wonderful experience! This second time started off bad at 830 in the morning.We arrived and were greeted by the ski boot rental guy. Super nice guy!Then we got to the "manager" ISSAC to have our ski boots scanned for rentals. This guy was one of the rudest person I have ever dealt with! He was VERY short, mumbling and couldn't even understand spelling of our last name. My 14 year old daughter literally had to spell our last name 5 times, extremely slow. Not that hard to listen and type in 3 letters and have our names pop up on your screen! Then he grabbed the wrong size poles for her. Then it was my husbands turn and AGAIN this guy was SUPER RUDE! Making condescending comments to himself, grabbed me extremely short poles, my husband got down the correct ones for me so we didn't have to deal with that guy again.We got over to the ski rentals and all those guys are WONDERFUL! They were a breath of fresh air once we got done with the "manager".Once we got out on the lifts, everything was perfect. Lunch was delicious! At the end of the day, the ski rental guys were wonderful again. Very good customer service. Ladies in the gift shop were wonderful as well and we were happy with the shirts and hats we purchased. Great quality products!

hammondwest

2024-04

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Alison garcia

2023-05

This was our first time here. I took ski lessons from Mike and he was a wonderful instructor. We had such a blast! Everyone we encountered were very nice. We stayed at the hotel with our dogs...so happy they were dog friendly! And you can't beat the prices for lift tickets! Will definitely be back!