Santa Fe Ski Basin

‘Tis the season to see the leaves! There are plenty of fall foliage road trips out there, but for a change, ride among the trees and get magnificent views of the leaves from above. To see this unique view, drive up to the Santa Fe ski basin and ride their Chief Quad chairlift. If the ride scenic ride through the aspens and pines isn’t enough catch some of the other autumn activities on the mountain too.

Ski Santa Fe is running their fall foliage chairlift during weekends in September and during Balloon Fiesta week, in October. Take the chair on a round-trip ride ($15), or disembark at the top, experience the trees up close, then hike back down. A one-way trip, either up or down, is $10. The ride is free for kids under 46-inches tall and for seniors 72 years and older.

The Chief Quad chair will run (assuming the weather is good) from 10 am to 3 pm, with the last ride down at 3:30 pm. The trip, each way, takes about 20 minutes. It might get chilly as the chair reaches elevation, so have a jacket handy and don't forget your sunglasses.

Play 18 holes of disc golf at one of the highest courses in the world. Tee off at the top of the mountain and play your way down. You can even play when the chairlift isn't running but you will be hiking it to the top. Make sure you have sunscreen and water!

 

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