
Season Pass FAQ
No, all pass prices have remained the same from last year.
This winter, all lift tickets are available for purchase online and there is no official “window rate.” Tickets go on sale in the fall and a major goal of our pricing is to help anticipate and spread out demand.
On peak days, expect to see higher rates due to increased demand, and conversely, expect to see much lower pricing on weekdays and other non-peak time periods. For the best ticket prices, we’d highly suggest purchasing online in advance.
A season pass remains the best value for anyone who will ski at least 6 days. Power Pass resorts have not required reservations for passholders, which means you have the freedom to ski whenever you want. Plus, a pass means you don’t have to pick your dates and lock them in early for a low rate. Don’t forget: when you use our no-interest payment plan, your monthly payments may be less than the cost of a single lift ticket.
This product is a low-cost, low-commitment option, perfect for those interested in unlimited skiing at Sandia Peak, Sipapu and Pajarito. Valid for a combined total of 4 restricted days at Purgatory, AZSB, Lee Canyon Brian Head and Spider Mountain.
It also includes 6 discounted lift tickets (35% off the online rate), in case you’d like to ski more than 4 days at Purgatory or any other Power Pass mountain.
Blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26
Restricted access at Nordic Valley and Willamette: Blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26
Benefits: Six discounted tickets (35% off the online variable rate) and 3 FREE days at partner ski area (Monarch).
The Weekday Power Pass offers flexibility and grants weekday access to all U.S. Power Pass Mountains. Choose from 1 to 5 weekdays of your choice and select the days that work best with your schedule (Monday through Friday) for the whole season.
Blackout dates: Saturdays, Sundays, 12/29/25 - 12/31/25
Great news! The Power Pass, Power Pass Select and Power Pass Core offer special discounted pricing to young adults based on age (starting at age 18), not college credit.
Additionally, our Weekday Power Pass is perfectly tailored to work with a college course schedule. Just choose how many and which days you want to ski each week and enjoy some of the best pricing we’ve got to offer. So, for example, if you have classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday, then only pay to ski Tuesdays and Thursdays all season long!
The 2025/2026 Power Pass and Power Pass Select include complimentary unlimited access to Spider Mountain Bike Park through 4/30/26. Power Pass holders will also receive 2 FREE days of mountain bike uplifts at each park — Purgatory Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Lee Canyon, and Brian Head Resort — for the 2025 summer season when passes are purchased by April 25, 2025!
Your six 35% off tickets included with the Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Power Pass Core or Weekday Power Pass will be available for online redemption through your passholder portal. Your discounted tickets may be redeemed online for Sandia Peak, Purgatory, Snowbowl, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Brian Head, Willamette Pass and Spider Mountain. Learn more here.
The Power Pass, Power Pass Select, and Week Day Power Pass include 10% off at select Power Pass resort restaurant locations with the exception of food trucks and outside vendors. Discount does not apply towards alcohol. This discount can be used anytime from now till the end of the 25/26 season. Discount does not apply to Ten3 Restaurant.
Yes! Just select the Super Senior Power Pass — anyone 75 and older can take advantage of this FREE pass.
You may find the latest passholder rules here.
Both Power Pass and Power Pass Select guests get 2 free days of uplifts at each: Purgatory, Brian Head, Lee Canyon, and Pajarito bike parks if they purchase their pass by April 25, 2025. Both passes come with unlimited access at Spider Mountain through April 30, 2025. Guests also have the option to add on the Mountain Bike Power Pass to their Power Pass.
Discounted lift tickets are also valid for the Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Power Pass Core, and Weekday Power Pass during the summer months. That along with your other discounts with these passes.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select both get 10 FREE interconnected days between Valle Nevado and La Parva.
The Power Kids and Super Senior Pass get unlimited access to these resorts.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include 2 FREE weekday (offer valid Mondays-Thursdays and not available 5/27/25, 7/4/25, 9/2/25), at Birdie Ranch or Bison Golf Club, both located in Show Low, Arizona. These passholders are also eligible for 25% off green fees for up to 6 additional rounds (offer valid daily, no blackout dates). To redeem, present your pass at the check-in counter. Offer expires April 30, 2026.
All season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable unless the season pass refund option is selected at the time of purchase.
5.5% of the pass purchase price
Note: this is paid in full at the time of purchase, even if the payment plan is selected
Refunds are considered for the following reasons:
Illness/death
Transfer of employment
Pregnancy
Government ordered closure
Refund amounts are calculated based on time of year and usage.
Terms & Conditions This Lift Ticket Agreement ("Agreement") is between you and the Power Pass Resort you made your purchase with, which include Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head Resort, Hesperus Ski Area, Nordic Valley Ski Resort, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures, Spider Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Lee Canyon, Valle Nevado, La Parva, Sandia Peak and Willamette Pass (hereinafter each separately referred to as “Resort”, "we" or "us") and describes the terms and conditions that apply to your limited license to enter and use authorized facilities owned or operated by the Resort. The proof of purchase of such a limited license is a “Lift Ticket”. By buying or using your Lift Ticket, you agree to these terms.
Highlights
Lift ticket and lesson prices vary by visitor age, day of the week, time of year, and time of entry. You must purchase tickets and lessons for the visitor at the day and time that the visitor plans to visit the Resort.
Lift tickets purchased between September 22, 2025 and April 30, 2026 may be changed and redeemed for future lift ticket purchases during the 2025/2026 winter season. See below for our refund policy.
All lift passengers during the winter season are required to wear skis with ski boots, snowboard with snowboard boots, or resort-authorized snow-riding or biking equipment. The Resort reserves the right to refuse access to any guest that does not have the proper equipment. Please contact info@sandia.ski for inquiries about accommodations for disabled visitors.
The Resort does not guarantee parking, road conditions, weather conditions, snow conditions, open terrain, number of lifts operating or facilities/services available. Inclement weather routinely affects daily operations and can cause delays and closures at any time. Refunds and credits will not be issued for tickets, rentals or lessons due to inclement weather or other unforeseen interruptions to daily operations.
Hours and operations vary by day and at each resort and may change. Please visit your resort website for current information.
You must obey all federal, state and local laws while on our property and you must obey resort safety, courtesy, health, and traffic rules that are posted on the property.
Rentals are issued on a first come first serve basis. Pre-paying for rental equipment online may speed up your checkout, but does not guarantee availability of the equipment you requested. Please arrive early.
Lift Tickets, Rentals & Lessons Refund Policy
Within 48 hours of the ticket, rental or lesson purchase, you are eligible for a 100% refund paid to the payment device used to purchase your lift ticket, rental, or lesson. Tickets, rentals, and lessons are not refundable or transferable on the date valid.
After you make your purchase, up to 11:59 pm on the day before your product(s) are valid, you may defer your ticket, rental or lessons and receive a credit in the US dollar amount of your original purchase.This credit is valid only at Sandia Peak.
Credit can be used for lift tickets, lessons, and rentals. Credit will be provided electronically, and made available in an online account.
Credit amounts will be based on the ticket purchaser’s actual purchase price, less insurance, if applicable. If you use your credit on a ticket that is more expensive, you must pay the price difference between the credit and the new ticket.
Credit can NOT be used at any other resorts other than Sandia Peak.
Credit expires April 30th, 2026.
Lift tickets received as a benefit associated with other tickets that are not purchased by the visitor directly for us and/or complimentary passes are not eligible for credit. This refund policy may not apply to lift tickets purchased from an authorized third party seller or from a tour operator as part of a bundled package or trip, and purchasers should discuss with their authorized third party seller or tour operator how the refund policy applies to their purchase.
Deferral of a lift ticket is only available for tickets that are unused at the time of the deferral request. A ticket is “unused” if the ticket has not been scanned or used to access any Power Pass Resort destination after September 22, 2026.
Ticket exchanges must be done online.
There is no fee to change your plans. Other than as expressly stated here, all terms and conditions applicable to Power Pass product and season pass purchases remain in full force and effect and these products continue to be non-refundable.
Pricing and Transfer
Lift ticket, lesson and rental prices vary by visitor age, day of the week, time of year, and time of entry. You must purchase tickets and lessons for the visitor at the day and time that the visitor plans to visit the Resort. Tickets and lessons are non-transferrable, i.e., you may not buy a ticket or lesson for one person and give that ticket or lesson to a different person.
Online, print or other advertised prices do not always guarantee the lowest price. Other specials may be available. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers. If you purchase through a reseller, travel company, or tour, check to see which terms and conditions apply. These companies may have additional terms and conditions not stated here. The refund policy may not apply to purchases made through third parties.
Permission to Film or Videotape
Purchase of this ticket or pass constitutes consent for us to use film, video or reproduction of the image and/or voice of a pass or ticket holder on any Resort properties for any purpose allowed by law without any payment or notification to the pass or ticket holder.
Redemption
When you purchase your lift ticket, you must select the resort at which you will use the ticket: Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head Resort, Hesperus Ski Area, Nordic Valley Ski Resort, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures, Spider Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Lee Canyon, Valle Nevado, La Parva, Sandia Peak and Willamette Pass. This Ticket will only be valid at the Resort selected during checkout.
Ticket Management
You can manage your lift tickets and ticket deferral credits through the resort website that you purchased from.
Billing Errors, Corrections
If you have questions regarding your use of ticket deferral credits, please contact Customer Service at infor@sandia.ski. We will correct the balance of your credits if we believe that a clerical, billing, or accounting error occurred. We have no obligation to review or correct any billing error unless you provide us sufficient notice for us to review your claim within sixty (60) days of the date of the error in question.
Fraud Associated with Your Lift Tickets or Resort Credit
We will not accept any tickets or passes, or will limit use of any tickets, passes or credits, if we reasonably believe that the use is unauthorized, fraudulent or otherwise unlawful, and we consider such action appropriate to limit our risk. Power Passes are non-transferable. Lift tickets are non-transferable. DO NOT PURCHASE ANY RESORT TICKETS OR POWER PASSES OR LIFT TICKETS FROM THIRD PARTIES.
We have no liability to you for any third-party fraud or unlawful activity associated with any credit balance. If we discover any Power Pass or credit was sourced or derived from fraud or other unlawful means, we may in our sole discretion, cancel all impacted passes and credits and retain all related balances without notice to you. We may use retained balances to help offset our liability to card companies, networks and issuers of lost or stolen credit and debit cards used to purchase or load Power Passes or lift tickets.
Privacy Statement
Please read our Privacy Policy at https://www.sandia.ski/privacy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and disclose information about customers, how to update or change your personal information, and how we communicate with you.
Promotional Programs
From time to time, we may, in our sole discretion, run promotional programs associated with lift tickets. These promotions are subject to these terms, as well as additional terms as indicated in connection with the promotions. We reserve the right to modify the terms and conditions of any promotion at any time, including and up to terminating the promotion.
Changes to This Agreement
We may amend this Agreement at any time. We will post the amended Agreement to our website and for a period of thirty (30) days after we post the amended Agreement, we will also post a notice on our website stating that the terms of this Agreement have changed. As permitted by applicable law, any change, addition or deletion will become effective at the time we post the revised Agreement to our website. Unless we state otherwise, the change, addition, or deletion will apply to your future and existing lift tickets. You are deemed to accept the changes, additions or deletions if: (1) you do not notify us to the contrary in writing within 20 days of the date of our notice or such other time specified in the notice; or (2) you use any of your lift tickets after such notice period. If you notify us that you do not accept the changes, additions or deletions, we will cancel your lift tickets and refund any remaining balance to you.
Canceling This Agreement
We may suspend or terminate this Agreement and revoke or limit any or all of the rights and privileges granted to you at any time without notice or liability. Termination may result from your fraudulent or unauthorized use of the Lift Ticket including your failure to provide valid information. If we terminate this Agreement without cause, we will refund you or issue store credits equal to the balance on your canceled lift ticket(s), less any amounts that you may owe us.
Local Governing Laws
For resorts in Arizona (Arizona Snowbowl), your lift ticket is issued from the State of Arizona and transactions are processed within the State of Arizona. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
For resorts in Colorado (Hesperus Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Snowcat Adventures) your lift ticket is issued from the State of Colorado and transactions are processed within the State of Colorado. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
For resorts in New Mexico (Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Sandia Peak), your lift ticket is issued from the State of New Mexico and transactions are processed within the State of New Mexico. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
For resorts in Texas (Spider Mountain), your lift ticket is issued from the State of Texas and transactions are processed within the State of Texas. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
For resorts in Utah (Brian Head Resort, Nordic Valley Ski Resort), your lift ticket is issued from the State of Utah and transactions are processed within the State of Utah. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
For resorts in Oregon (Willamette Pass), your lift ticket is issued from the State of Oregon and transactions are processed within the State of Oregon. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
For resorts in Nevada (Lee Canyon), your lift ticket is issued from the State of Nevada and transactions are processed within the State of Nevada. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE: Your ticket will be subject to the Civil Code of the Republic of Chile and holder agrees to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of the Courts of Chile for any and all such claims, including all issues of liability and damages, and that Holder specifically waives and releases all rights to venue, jurisdiction or law for any claims or legal actions in or under the laws of the United States of America.
Disclaimers and Limits of Liability
Your purchase and use of lift tickets is subject to a separate disclaimer and limitation of liability. Please read that document carefully as it is a contract between you and the parties therein. The terms of that agreement are incorporated into this Agreement, as if the language was repeated fully here.
Assignment
We may assign all or part of this Agreement without notice to you. We are then released from all liability. You may not assign this Agreement without our permission in writing.
Entire Agreement, Construction
This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between you and the Resort you made your purchase with, and supersedes and merges all prior proposals and all other agreements governing your Lift Ticket, access to our property and use of our facilities (not including Privacy Policy, the Power Pass Terms and Conditions, rental equipment agreements or lesson agreements, as applicable). If any provision of this Agreement, other than the Class Action Waiver in the Arbitration provision above, is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
Arbitration Provision
Please read this section carefully. It affects rights that you may otherwise have.
This Arbitration Provision provides for resolution of most disputes through arbitration instead of court trials and class actions. Arbitration is more informal than a lawsuit in court, uses a neutral arbitrator instead of a judge or jury, and discovery is more limited. Arbitration is final and binding and subject to only very limited review by a court. This arbitration clause shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Binding Arbitration. This provision is intended to be interpreted broadly to encompass all disputes or claims arising out of or relating to this Lift Ticket Agreement, your Lift Ticket and your relationship with us. Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or use of the Power Charge Card and your relationship with any Power Pass Resort company or any subsidiary, parent or affiliate company or companies (whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation or any other legal theory) will be resolved by binding arbitration, except that either of us may take claims to small claims court if they qualify for hearing by such a court.
Opt-Out. Notwithstanding the above, you may choose to pursue your claim in court and not by arbitration if you opt out of this arbitration provision within 30 days from the earliest of the date you purchased or used your Lift Ticket (the “Opt Out Deadline”) after this Agreement has gone into effect. You may opt out of these arbitration procedures by sending us a written notice that you opt out to the following address: MCP, Attn: Legal, 2516 Main Street, Suite D, Durango, CO 81301. Any opt-out received after the Opt Out Deadline (allowing three (3) additional days for mailing) will not be valid and you must pursue your claim in arbitration or small claims court.
Arbitration Procedures. For all disputes, whether pursued in court or arbitration, you must first send a written description of your claim to our Customer Service department using the appropriate link at https://www.sandia.ski/contact-us to allow us an opportunity to resolve the dispute. You and we each agree to negotiate your claim in good faith. You may request arbitration if your claim or dispute cannot be resolved within 60 days. Any statutes of limitations will be tolled during this 60 days.
Arbitration Rules and Remedies. The arbitration of any dispute or claim shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"), including the AAA's Consumer Arbitration Rules (as applicable), as modified by this Agreement. The AAA Rules and information about arbitration and fees are available online at www.adr.org. You and we agree that this Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce and this arbitration provision will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law, and not governed by state law. Any arbitration will be held in a reasonably convenient location in the state in which you reside or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language. An arbitrator may award on an individual basis any relief that would be available in a court, including injunctive or declaratory relief to the extent required to satisfy your individual claim, and must follow and enforce this Agreement as a court would. Any arbitration shall be confidential, and neither you nor we may disclose the existence, content or results of any arbitration, except as may be required by law or for purposes of enforcement of the arbitration award. Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having proper jurisdiction.
Costs of Arbitration. Upon filing of the arbitration demand, we will pay all filing, administration and arbitrator fees other than the initial $200 filing fee, and for claims of less than $1,000, the Resort will reimburse you for the filing fee within 30 days of receiving a written request from you. Each party will bear the fees and expense of its own attorneys, experts, witnesses and preparation and presentation of evidence at the arbitration. However, for claims under $10,000 as to which you provided notice and negotiated in good faith as required above before initiating arbitration, if the arbitrator finds you are the prevailing party in the arbitration, you will be entitled to a recovery of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Except for claims determined to be frivolous, we agree not to seek an award of attorneys’ fees in arbitration even if an award is otherwise available under applicable law.
Class Action Waiver and Jury Waiver
You and we each agree that any proceeding, whether in arbitration or in court, will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated or representative action. If a court or arbitrator determines in an action between you and us that this class action waiver is unenforceable, the arbitration agreement will be void as to you. If you opt out of the arbitration provision as specified above, this class action waiver provision will not apply to you. Neither you, nor any other customer, can be a class representative, class member, or otherwise participate in a class, consolidated or representative proceeding without having complied with the opt out procedure set forth above. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than through arbitration, you and we each waive any right to a jury trial.
Inquiries or Questions
If you have any questions regarding this Agreement, your lift ticket or the refund policy, please visit our website at www.sandia.ski or email us at info@sandia.ski
No, all pass prices have remained the same from last year.
Sandia Peak offers lessons for ages 3+. We will make accommodations with our private lessons for younger children who are potty trained. Please reach out to info@sandia.ski to assist with booking for children under 3 years of age.
Resort credit is our way of giving you more during your visit! This credit is included with select tickets highlighted in red on the webstore when you book before 11:59 PM the day before your visit.
Credit can be used on the following during your visit:
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Rental and retail gear
- Lessons if instructors are available for day of booking
Resort credit included with tickets expires after the day of your visit and cannot be applied towards future dates.
Yes BUT… You must already have your equipment (skis, snowboard, boots etc.) because you have to ski or board over 2 miles to get to our rental shop. Also, if you are planning on a Never-Ever lesson you will end up teaching yourself because the lessons meet at the bottom of the mountain. We recommend that you plan to drive to Sandia Peak until you are proficient skiing from the top of the mountain.
Sandia Peak Ski Area is not associated with the Sandia Peak Tramway.
This winter, all lift tickets are available for purchase online and there is no official “window rate.” Tickets go on sale in the fall and a major goal of our pricing is to help anticipate and spread out demand.
On peak days, expect to see higher rates due to increased demand, and conversely, expect to see much lower pricing on weekdays and other non-peak time periods. For the best ticket prices, we’d highly suggest purchasing online in advance.
We DO NOT allow sledding or snow tubing on our mountain as it can cause danger to the sledder as well as others.
This Resort Charge Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you and the Power Pass Resort you made your purchase with, which include Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head Resort, Hesperus Ski Area, Nordic Valley Ski Resort, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures, Spider Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Lee Canyon, Valle Nevado, Sandia Peak, and Willamette Pass (hereinafter each separately referred to as “Resort”, “we” or “us”) and describes the terms and conditions that apply to your account. By buying, loading, or using Resort Charge, you agree to these terms.
About Resort Charge
Highlights:
The dollar value that you load onto your account (season pass or lift ticket) is a prepayment for tickets, rentals, lessons, food, beverages, clothing, gear, and other goods and is only for use at the Resort your tickets or passes were purchased for.
The value you load on your account will not expire.
The dollar value on your account is nonrefundable.
Resort Charges are not gift cards and are not transferrable.
We do not charge any activation, service, dormancy or inactivity fees in connection with your Resort Charge.
You must report all transaction errors to us within 60 days of the transaction.
Inquiries or Questions
If you have any questions regarding this Agreement, your lift ticket or the refund policy, please visit our website at sandia.ski or call us at (970) 385-2168.
Arbitration Provision, Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver This Agreement includes an Arbitration Provision and a Class Action Waiver and Jury Waiver that govern any disputes between you and us. Unless you opt out, as described below, these provisions will:
Eliminate your right to a trial by jury; and
Substantially affect your rights, including preventing you from bringing, joining or participating in class or consolidated proceedings.
Electronic Delivery
You agree that we may provide notices, disclosures and amendments to this Agreement, and other information relating to Resort Charge by electronic means, including posting such materials online at sandia.ski.
Card Value
You should treat your account like cash and not disclose your Resort Charge information to anyone. The value on your account is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), nor does it earn interest. If your account information is lost or stolen, anyone who obtains possession of either may use your account. You are responsible for all Resort Charge transactions, including unauthorized transactions.
Redemption
Most Power Pass resort stores accept Resort Charge, although Resort Charge is available only at the resort where it was purchased. These include locations at Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head Resort, Hesperus Ski Area, Nordic Valley Ski Resort, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Lee Canyon, Valle Nevado, Sandia Peak, Willamette Pass, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Spider Mountain. Certain resort locations may not permit you to use Resort Charge for payment or may have temporary unavailability. To find out if a store will accept Resort Charge as a payment method, please inquire at that store or visit sandia.ski.
Loading and Tracking Value on Your Card
In the United States, you can purchase account credit by visiting any participating resort website. The minimum load value is $10, up to a maximum of $500. There may be a delay from the time you pay the amount (or your credit/debit authorization is received) and when funds are loaded onto your account for use. If you add Resort Charge prepaid dollars online, these terms of use will apply. When you use your Resort Charge account, we will provide a receipt if you request one. The receipt will indicate that the purchase was made using a Resort Charge and will provide the remaining balance of your account.
Billing Errors, Corrections
If you have questions regarding your Transaction history or any correction, or if you wish to dispute any Transaction or correction that has been applied to your account, please contact Customer Service at the resort in which you purchased credit. We will correct the balance of your account if we believe that a clerical, billing, or accounting error occurred. We have no obligation to review or correct any billing error unless you provide us sufficient notice for us to review your claim within sixty (60) days of the date of the Transaction in question.
Fraud Associated with Your Account or Resort Charge Balance
We will not accept any Resort Charge, or will limit use of any Resort Charge balance, if we reasonably believe that the use is unauthorized, fraudulent or otherwise unlawful, and we consider such action appropriate to limit our risk. Resort Charge prepaid dollars are non-transferable. We do not service, refund, or transfer account access or ownership for Resort Charges if you received or purchased a product with a Resort Charge balance from someone outside your immediate household.
DO NOT PURCHASE PRODUCTS WITH ADVERTISED RESORT CHARGE BALANCES FROM THIRD PARTIES.
Resort Charge has no liability to you for any third-party fraud or unlawful activity associated with any Resort Charge balance. If the resort discovers any Resort Charge or Resort Charge balance was sourced or derived from fraud or other unlawful means, we may in our sole discretion, cancel all impacted accounts and retain all related Resort Charge balances without notice to you. We may use retained Resort Charge balances to help offset our liability to card companies, networks and issuers of lost or stolen credit and debit cards used to purchase or load products.
Privacy Statement
Please read Resort Charge Privacy Policy at https://www.sandia.ski/privacy carefully to understand how MCP, Inc. collects, uses, and discloses information about customers, how to update or change your personal information, and how we communicate with you.
Resort Charges are not targeted towards, nor intended for use by, anyone under the age of 13. If you are below age 18, you may only use Resort Charge under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
Promotional Programs
From time to time, we may in our sole discretion, run promotional programs associated with the Resort Charge program. These promotions are subject to these terms, as well as additional terms as indicated in connection with the promotions. We reserve the right to modify the terms and conditions of any promotion at any time, including and up to terminating the promotion.
Changes to This Agreement
We may amend this Agreement at any time. We will post the amended Agreement to our website at You can manage your account at the resort website that you purchased from. Registering your card at sandia.ski may help us replace the balance on your account if your card is lost, stolen or destroyed and the issue is timely reported., and for a period of thirty (30) days after we post the amended Agreement, we will also post a notice on our website stating that the terms of this Agreement have changed. As permitted by applicable law, any change, addition or deletion will become effective at the time we post the revised Agreement to our website. Unless we state otherwise, the change, addition, or deletion will apply to your future and existing Resort Charge account. You are deemed to accept the changes, additions or deletions if: (1) you do not notify us to the contrary in writing within 20 days of the date of our notice or such other time specified in the notice; or (2) you use any of your Resort Charges after such notice period. If you notify us that you do not accept the changes, additions or deletions, we will cancel your Resort Charge and refund any remaining balance to you.
Cancelling This Agreement
We may suspend or terminate this Agreement and revoke or limit any or all of the rights and privileges granted to you at any time without notice or liability. Termination may result from your fraudulent or unauthorized use of the Resort Charge including your failure to provide valid information. If we terminate this Agreement without cause, we will refund you or issue store credits equal to the balance on your cancelled Resort Charge(s), less any amounts that you may owe us.
Governing Law – Colorado
Your Resort Charge is issued from the State of Colorado and transactions are processed within the State of Colorado. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado notwithstanding any conflict of law rules.
Disclaimers and Limits of Liability
Mountain Capital Partners and its affiliates make no representations, warranties or conditions of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Resort Charge, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement, or any warranty arising by usage of trade, course of dealing or course of performance. Mountain Capital Partners does not represent or warrant that your Resort Charge will always be accessible or accepted.
In the event that Mountain Capital Partners or its affiliates are found liable to you, you shall only be entitled to recover actual and direct damages and such damages shall not exceed the last balance held on your account. Mountain Capital Partners and its affiliates shall have no liability for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages (including without limitation loss of profit, revenue or use), or any punitive or exemplary damages arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence, whether active, passive or imputed), product liability, strict liability or other theory, even if we or our authorized representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Mountain Capital Partners or its affiliates have any liability for unauthorized access to, or alteration, theft or destruction of a Resort Charge through accident, misuse or fraudulent means or devices by you or any third party, or as a result of any delay or mistake resulting from any circumstances beyond our control. The laws of certain states or other jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions or limitations may not apply to you, and you may have rights in addition to those contained in this Agreement. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Assignment
We may assign all or part of this Agreement without notice to you. We are then released from all liability. You may not assign this Agreement without our permission in writing.
Entire Agreement, Construction
This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between you and Mountain Capital Partners, and supersedes and merges all prior proposals and all other agreements governing your Resort Charge (not including Privacy Policy https://www.sandia.ski/privacy, the Power Pass Terms and Conditions or the Lift Ticket Terms and Conditions stated above, as applicable). If any provision of this Agreement, other than the Class Action Waiver in the Arbitration provision above, is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
Arbitration Provision. Please read this section carefully. It affects rights that you may otherwise have.
This Arbitration Provision provides for resolution of most disputes through arbitration instead of court trials and class actions. Arbitration is more informal than a lawsuit in court, uses a neutral arbitrator instead of a judge or jury, and discovery is more limited. Arbitration is final and binding and subject to only very limited review by a court. This arbitration clause shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Binding Arbitration. This provision is intended to be interpreted broadly to encompass all disputes or claims arising out of or relating to this Resort Charge Agreement, your Resort Charge and your relationship with us. Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or use of the Resort Charge and your relationship with Mountain Capital Partners or any subsidiary, parent or affiliate company or companies (whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation or any other legal theory) will be resolved by binding arbitration, except that either of us may take claims to small claims court if they qualify for hearing by such a court.
Opt-Out. Notwithstanding the above, you may choose to pursue your claim in court and not by arbitration if you opt out of this arbitration provision within 30 days from the earliest of the date you purchased, loaded, reloaded or used any of your Resort Charge (the “Opt Out Deadline”) after this Agreement has gone into effect. You may opt out of these arbitration procedures by sending us a written notice that you opt out to the following address: Resort Charge Team, Mountain Capital Partners, info@sandia.ski. Any opt-out received after the Opt Out Deadline (allowing three (3) additional days for mailing) will not be valid and you must pursue your claim in arbitration or small claims court.
Arbitration Procedures. For all disputes, whether pursued in court or arbitration, you must first send a written description of your claim to our Customer Service department using the appropriate link at info@sandia.ski to allow us an opportunity to resolve the dispute. You and we each agree to negotiate your claim in good faith. You may request arbitration if your claim or dispute cannot be resolved within 60 days. Any statutes of limitations will be tolled during this 60 days.
Arbitration Rules and Remedies. The arbitration of any dispute or claim shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), including the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules (as applicable), as modified by this Agreement. The AAA Rules and information about arbitration and fees are available online at www.adr.org. You and we agree that this Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce and this arbitration provision will be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law, and not governed by state law. Any arbitration will be held in a reasonably convenient location in the state in which you reside or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language. An arbitrator may award on an individual basis any relief that would be available in a court, including injunctive or declaratory relief to the extent required to satisfy your individual claim, and must follow and enforce this Agreement as a court would. Any arbitration shall be confidential, and neither you nor we may disclose the existence, content or results of any arbitration, except as may be required by law or for purposes of enforcement of the arbitration award. Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having proper jurisdiction.
Costs of Arbitration. Upon filing of the arbitration demand, we will pay all filing, administration and arbitrator fees other than the initial $200 filing fee, and for claims of less than $1,000, Mountain Capital Partners will reimburse you for the filing fee within 30 days of receiving a written request from you. Each party will bear the fees and expense of its own attorneys, experts, witnesses and preparation and presentation of evidence at the arbitration. However, for claims under $10,000 as to which you provided notice and negotiated in good faith as required above before initiating arbitration, if the arbitrator finds you are the prevailing party in the arbitration, you will be entitled to a recovery of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Except for claims determined to be frivolous, we agree not to seek an award of attorneys’ fees in arbitration even if an award is otherwise available under applicable law.
Class Action Waiver and Jury Waiver.
You and we each agree that any proceeding, whether in arbitration or in court, will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated or representative action. If a court or arbitrator determines in an action between you and us that this class action waiver is unenforceable, the arbitration agreement will be void as to you. If you opt out of the arbitration provision as specified above, this class action waiver provision will not apply to you. Neither you, nor any other customer, can be a class representative, class member, or otherwise participate in a class, consolidated or representative proceeding without having complied with the opt out procedure set forth above. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than through arbitration, you and we each waive any right to a jury trial.
Permission to Film or Videotape: Purchase of this lesson or product by Customer or on behalf of Customer’s minor participant constitutes consent for Sandia Peak Ski Area to use any film, video or reproduction of image and/or voice of Customer or Customer’s minor participant for any purpose whatsoever without any payment or notification to the Customer.
Assumption of General Risk: Skier AGREES not to sue for any injury or death and VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES ALL RISKS of participation, inherent or otherwise, including related to use of the ski lifts. WARNING: Under Colorado law, a skier accepts the risk of any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including changing weather conditions, existing and changing snow surface conditions, surface or subsurface conditions, whether marked or unmarked, collisions with natural or man-made objects, whether marked or unmarked and the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities.
We highly recommend arriving at least an hour before the start time. This allows time for you to grab your lift ticket, rentals, and run to the restroom if needed.
We never want to turn you away from a fun-filled day out on the slopes and we understand you may not always be able to plan ahead, however, during snow storms or holidays, the demand to ski at Sandia Peak is the highest. During these times, the price for a lift ticket may vary greatly and prices may increase rapidly. Our demand-based pricing is designed to manage the number of riders on the mountain on specific days to ensure you have the best time out on the slopes.
When planning your next visit, be sure to purchase your ticket well in advance for the biggest savings. If you arrive the day you expect to ski and have not purchased a ticket, please understand prices may be higher than the previous day. All ticket purchases may be exchanged for a credit up to 11:59 PM the night before your arrival.
Our suggestion to you for the best deal is to review our ticket calendar, purchase your ticket well in advance of your arrival day and avoid peak periods. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@sandia.ski.
Day of ticket purchases are dependent on the amount of people who pre-purchased a ticket. It’s always best to book your tickets online as soon as you decide on a day you would like to ski. This ensures you get the best deal available.
This depends on the lesson you are choosing. Our Never Ever Package includes a ticket and the option to add-on rentals but our private lesson does not include a lift ticket or rentals.
The following rules and conditions are the terms for all Pass and Ticket use and purchases. By reading and acknowledging the same, the purchaser (herein after referred to as “Passholder”) agrees and accepts his/her contractual obligation.
This Pass shall remain the property of each involved Released Party ski area ( “Released Party” herein has the same meaning as in the applicable Winter, Summer and Biking and Non-Winter Recreational Activities Warning, Assumption of Risk, Full Release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement acknowledged and signed in conjunction with these Passholder Rules) and is NOT TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
If the pass is used by anyone other than the person named thereon, or, if there is misrepresentation of age or dependent status, it will result in termination of lift/pass privileges and/or prosecution under the applicable state statutes. The pass must be shown to the ticket checker or lift attendant prior to boarding any lift in winter or using any Recreational Activity in the summer. Refusal to comply will be considered misuse of the Pass and the Pass may be revoked without refund. Broken or scratched passes will not be accepted. If there is a notable change in your appearance (i.e., shaved head), you may be asked to return to the Ticket Office to have a new photo taken. Lost or stolen passes must be reported immediately to the Ticket Office of the involved ski area. A lost or stolen pass will be replaced one time only and A REPLACEMENT FEE will be charged.
DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR PASS. If you do forget, you will be charged a fee for a daily replacement ticket at the applicable ski area rate.
No warranty is expressed or implied as to weather conditions, which can vary greatly and affect daily or seasonal operation.
Due to parking capacity limits, parking privileges at the ski area is not guaranteed to passholders.
The ski area operator shall have the right to confiscate or revoke the privileges conferred by the Pass where, in the sole judgment of its representative, the Passholder: 1) uses public vulgarity and/or threatening gestures towards ANY employee or guest; 2) enters into or skis in a “CLOSED”area; 3) acts in any manner that endangers or may endanger the safety of Participant or any other person; 4) violates the law; 5) provides ski lessons or related services for compensation without express authorization; 6) engages in misconduct , damages ski area property or creates a nuisance; 7) repeatedly or flagrantly fails to comply with the standards of skiing/riding in posted SLOW ZONES; or 8) uses the pass in a fraudulent manner. Such acts may also be prosecuted as a criminal offense. Other violations may be subject to Forest Service rules, and may involve fines and/or loss of privileges.
The Passholder AGREES TO READ and COMPLY WITH ALL RULES contained on SIGNAGE at the LOCATION of the ENTRY to each SKI LIFT and EACH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY. The Passholder recognizes that HELMETS ARE REQUIRED on ziplines and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and diggler riding and that the Passholder should consider wearing a helmet and body armor AT ALL TIMES while participating in these ACTIVITIES. The Passholder recognizes that when DOWNHILL BIKING AND DIGGLER RIDING, body armor is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and Passholder should wear body armor AT ALL TIMES while participating. The Passholder understands and agrees that a helmet and/or body armor IS IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE OF SAFETY, and that no helmet or body armor can protect the wearer against all foreseeable impacts to the head and/or body, and that many of the events included in the ACTIVITY and other related activities can expose the user to forces that exceed the limits of protection provided by helmet and/or body armor. The Passholder also understands that the helmet and/or body armor DOES NOT GUARD AGAINST injury to the neck, spine, or any other part of the body, and that these limitations are INHERENT RISKS of the ACTIVITY.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN COLORADO: Loading a lift while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a collision, of which you are involved, ducking boundary ropes or skiing or snowboarding in any closed areas are violations of Purgatory Resort’s regulations and Colorado Senate Bill 90-80. Such violations are a Class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction, may be punished by a FINE OF UP TO $1000. The above violations, as well as reckless or careless skiing or snowboarding and cutting lift lines, will result in the loss of your Pass without refund.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN NEW MEXICO: All use of this Pass is subject to NMSA § 24-15-1 et seq. (the New Mexico Ski Safety Act) and may be subject to Code of Federal Regulations § 261 and The Skier Responsibility Ordinance of Taos County.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN ARIZONA: All use of this Pass is subject to A.R.S. § 5-701 et seq. (2012).
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN UTAH: All use of this Pass is subject to the Utah Code Annotated 78B-401 et.seq. (the Utah Ski Safety Act). The Undersigned are advised that a person using any of the facilities of the ski area is considered a skier. The Undersigned acknowledge and understand the dangers and risks of skiing and understand that the Participant, as a “skier” under Utah law, ASSUMES ALL INHERENT DANGERS AND RISKS AND IS BARRED FROM MAKING ANY CLAIM OR RECOVERING FROM ANY SKI AREA OPERATOR FOR INJURIES RESULTING FROM INHERENT RISKS OF SKIING, as provided by the Utah Ski Safety Act.
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN OREGON: All use of this Pass is subject to Oregon’s Skiing Activities Act O.R.S. § 30.970 to 30.990 and passholder agrees to comply with the duties required thereunder and understands that skiing/snowboarding is a hazardous sport and accepts and assumes the inherent risks thereof.
The Passholder gives FULL PERMISSION for any Released Party to use ANY AUDIO OR VISUAL MATERIALS of the Passholder or any minor(s) taken at the resort, and release the use of any audio or visual materials taken, or on file, for any uses by the ski area, of Passholder or minor(s) for whom Passholder is responsible. Passholder understands that all said images and sound recordings shall constitute the property of the Released Party ski area, solely and completely. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT WHEN USING THE PASS IN NEVADA: All use of this Pass is subject to the Nevada Winter Sports Act NRS 455A.010, et. seq.
The Passholder represents that he/she are in good health and there are no special problems associated with his/her participation in ANY ski area activities. The Passholder authorizes any RELEASED PARTY and/or their authorized personnel to call for medical care for the Passholder or to transport the Passholder to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of such personnel, medical attention is needed. The Passholder agrees that upon his/her transport to any such medical facility or hospital that the RELEASED PARTY shall not have any further responsibility for the Passholder. Further, the Passholder agrees to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related transportation provided for the Passholder and shall indemnify and hold harmless all RELEASED PARTY from any costs incurred therein, or any claims arising therefrom.
Each involved ski area reserves the RIGHT TO REVOKE your Pass WITHOUT A REFUND for violation of any of the above rules and conditions. Any violation of the above rules may be subject to criminal penalties under applicable State and Federal laws.
We are between a 30 and 45 minute drive from the metro area.
A season pass remains the best value for anyone who will ski at least 6 days. Power Pass resorts have not required reservations for passholders, which means you have the freedom to ski whenever you want. Plus, a pass means you don’t have to pick your dates and lock them in early for a low rate. Don’t forget: when you use our no-interest payment plan, your monthly payments may be less than the cost of a single lift ticket.
Allow enough time prior to check-in to get fitted for gear if you have rentals. Have your child use the restroom, and be dressed ready to ski/ride.
Lessons start on time, so please be ready at the check in area no later than 15 minutes before your lesson start time. If you miss your scheduled lesson, you may be asked to come back at a later time based on availability. Availability is not guaranteed.
Groups will be formed based on ability and age.
Sick and contagious children will not be admitted.
All lessons are subject to availability. If the day or time you would like to reserve is unavailable, check availability for another day or time.
This product is a low-cost, low-commitment option, perfect for those interested in unlimited skiing at Sandia Peak, Sipapu and Pajarito. Valid for a combined total of 4 restricted days at Purgatory, AZSB, Lee Canyon Brian Head and Spider Mountain.
It also includes 6 discounted lift tickets (35% off the online rate), in case you’d like to ski more than 4 days at Purgatory or any other Power Pass mountain.
Blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26
Restricted access at Nordic Valley and Willamette: Blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26
Benefits: Six discounted tickets (35% off the online variable rate) and 3 FREE days at partner ski area (Monarch).
You can view all of our trails, lifts, current conditions, and webcams here.
After making a purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to your Sandia Peak account. Here, you’ll be able to select the products you’d like to exchange and view your purchase history instantly – no waiting and no emailing required.
Season passes are non-refundable unless the Pass Refund Option is selected and paid for at the time of pass purchase.
The cost for purchasing the Pass Refund Option is 5.5% of the pass purchase price. The cost of the plan is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Refunds will only be considered for the following reasons:
Injury/Illness/Death: If you are unable to ski/snowboard due to injury or illness, we require a letter from your physician for a refund. In the case of a death, a copy of a certified death certificate will be required.
Transfer of employment: If you are moving a minimum of 300 miles away for employment, we require a letter from your employer for a refund. This includes deployment/transfers for active duty military.
Pregnancy: If you are unable to ski due to pregnancy, a letter is required from your physician for a refund.
Government Ordered Closure: In the event the passholder’s home resort is closed as a result of a federal, state, or local executive order (as during the COVID-19 pandemic), a refund can be requested while the government order IS IN EFFECT. Home Resort is defined as the resort where you purchased your pass.
How Refunds are Calculated:
Once the ticket or business office receives the refund request and required documentation (in writing), your refund amount will be calculated based on the following:
Prior to Season Opening: If you request a refund for a covered incident that occurs prior to the start of the season, you will be reimbursed 90% of the cost of your pass. If you purchased the summer pass option along with your winter pass, and you request a refund before the winter season begins, please note that any days the pass was used during the summer will be charged against your total refund amount.
In Season (pro-rated): For covered incidents that occur after the winter or summer season begins, we will refund 90% of the cost of your pass less the retail day rate for each of the days your pass was used.
Refund Request Deadline: The deadline to submit a refund request is February 28, 2026. Requests received after this date will not be considered.
For guests who elect to participate in our pass payment plan, refunds will not be processed until the full amount of the pass product sale has been collected.
How to submit a claim:
Please present the required documentation to the ticket or business office at the resort where the pass was purchased.
The Weekday Power Pass offers flexibility and grants weekday access to all U.S. Power Pass Mountains. Choose from 1 to 5 weekdays of your choice and select the days that work best with your schedule (Monday through Friday) for the whole season.
Blackout dates: Saturdays, Sundays, 12/29/25 - 12/31/25
66 miles
Terms & Conditions
By purchasing or using your Gift Card, you agree to the following terms and conditions: Gift cards are non-returnable and not for resale. Gift cards should be treated and safeguarded like cash and lost, damaged, or stolen cards will not be replaced. You are responsible for all transactions associated with the use of the Gift Card, including any unauthorized transactions. Your Gift Card is not a credit card or credit line and no deposit account is associated with it and balances are not insured by the FDIC. Only one gift card balance can be applied toward a single transaction online (excludes retail orders through Shopify) and up to four can be used toward a single transaction at on-site locations. Gift cards may not be consolidated or combined to purchase a new gift card, nor will we combine multiple gift cards into one gift card per customer requests. Gift cards do not expire. We reserve the right not to accept any Gift Card or otherwise limit use of a Gift Card if we reasonably believe that the use is unauthorized, fraudulent or otherwise unlawful. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO GIFT CARDS. IN THE EVENT A GIFT CARD IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, YOUR SOLE REMEDY, AND OUR SOLE LIABILITY, WILL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF THAT GIFT CARD.
Generally speaking, there are no more than 7 students in a lesson. Private lessons can be one-on-one or include two additional guests for an additional fee.
You can change your lift ticket, lesson, or rental products anytime up to midnight (11:59 p.m MST) the night before your visit. Please note that if you forget or are unable to change your itinerary by that time, your purchase costs will be forfeited.
If you are using our rental equipment, you should plan to arrive at 9:00AM for a 10:00AM lesson. If you are bringing your own equipment, 30 minutes before lesson time is sufficient.
Great news! The Power Pass, Power Pass Select and Power Pass Core offer special discounted pricing to young adults based on age (starting at age 18), not college credit.
Additionally, our Weekday Power Pass is perfectly tailored to work with a college course schedule. Just choose how many and which days you want to ski each week and enjoy some of the best pricing we’ve got to offer. So, for example, if you have classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday, then only pay to ski Tuesdays and Thursdays all season long!
- Be observant when ascending. The ski area conducts operations on the mountain 24 hours a day – before, during, and after the ski season. Users may encounter snowcats, winch cats & winch cables, snowmobiles, trucks, skiers/riders and other types of operations at any time.
-Stay to the side of trails and follow the designated uphill routes.
-Respect all closures, warning signs and ropes at all times.
-Be aware of others on the mountain and remain visible from above at all times.
-Uphill traffic should stay out of Terrain Parks during both operational and non-operational hours.
-At dusk, night, or early morning, wear reflective clothing visible from all directions, such as a vest, armband, belt, reflective clothing or pack, headlamp, etc.
There are no fees to change your items. Depending on the dates and products purchased, you may be asked to pay the difference if your new products cost more than your original.
Yes! You can use your credit for yourself or anyone else.
Dogs are prohibited on the mountain during operating hours 8:00AM to 5:00PM and must be leashed or under demonstrable verbal control at all other times. The resort is not responsible for injury to dogs, service animals, or other pets. User may be held responsible for any resulting damages or injuries to persons or property due to their animal, as well as loss of access/ticket privileges. Please clean up after your dog.
The 2025/2026 Power Pass and Power Pass Select include complimentary unlimited access to Spider Mountain Bike Park through 4/30/26. Power Pass holders will also receive 2 FREE days of mountain bike uplifts at each park — Purgatory Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Lee Canyon, and Brian Head Resort — for the 2025 summer season when passes are purchased by April 25, 2025!
Children ages 5 - 7 in our Never Ever Ski Package have the option to add a lunch for an additional $15. Other lessons do not include a lunch.
Sandia Peak, as the first ski resort in the state, provides an authentic New Mexico ski experience in a welcoming, family-friendly environment—ideal for newcomers to the sport. With a short drive from Albuquerque, we're proud to offer our guests both accessibility and convenience.
You can apply your credit to lift tickets, lessons, or rentals.
There is no requirement to wear a helmet. It is however a really good idea. You will notice all of the skiing and snowboarding professionals at Sandia Peak wear helmets.
Our ski area is focused on families, especially kids! We provide a FREE Power Kids Pass for all children 12 and under, with no strings attached. While we do not offer child care, if your children are new to the sport, we also have lessons for ages 4-6.
Your six 35% off tickets included with the Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Power Pass Core or Weekday Power Pass will be available for online redemption through your passholder portal. Your discounted tickets may be redeemed online for Sandia Peak, Purgatory, Snowbowl, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Brian Head, Willamette Pass and Spider Mountain. Learn more here.
- Uphill users must obey all signs, warnings, and closures. Do not under any circumstances, ski/ride near any snowcats or grooming operations. Just because you can see a snowcat, it doesn’t mean that the operator can see you.
-Users must not cross exposed snowmaking lines at any time or interfere in any way with snowmaking operations.
-Uphill travel through terrain parks is prohibited during normal operating hours.
-Avalanche terrain may be closed. Avalanche mitigation may be in progress at any time during the early morning, daytime, or dusk. It is your responsibility to avoid areas where these activities may be in progress. Please check in with ski patrol dispatch if in question. If in doubt, avoid traveling in or under any steep terrain.
-It is unlawful to board any of the lifts without a valid lift ticket or season pass. Anyone utilizing uphill access privileges to access upper mountain lifts without a valid lift ticket or pass will be subject to the loss of all pass privileges at the resort for an extended period and may be prosecuted for theft under New Mexico law.
-If user decides to leave the ski area boundary, user is responsible for understanding risks. User may not enter, leave or re-enter the ski area by using a closed area, including marked USFS boundary closures. User must exit the area through open trails only.
-Ski patrol services are not available outside of the Sandia Peak Boundary and normal operating hours. Call 911 in case of emergency. Cell service may be spotty or unavailable and rescue may be lengthy.
-Sandia Peak reserves the right to prohibit uphill access at any time due to special events, weather, or for any other reason deemed necessary by Sandia Peak administration.
All credits must be used by April 30, 2026. If you are unable to use or share your credit by that time, your purchase costs will be forfeited.
The Power Pass, Power Pass Select, and Week Day Power Pass include 10% off at select Power Pass resort restaurant locations with the exception of food trucks and outside vendors. Discount does not apply towards alcohol. This discount can be used anytime from now till the end of the 25/26 season. Discount does not apply to Ten3 Restaurant.
At the beginner level, poles are handy for moving around the flat areas but in many cases are more of a hinderance than an aid. We usually start adults with poles and children without poles. If you are having trouble getting the hang of it your instructor might ask you to try without them. Pole use will be introduced at the Mountain level. No, you don’t get poles with a snowboard.
Double Eagle blue ski run, named after the famed balloon crossing of the Atlantic, is a truly epic Sandia Peak trail. It features rolling terrain dropping through a unique gully between two cliff sides then arriving at Panorama Point with an impressive view of Northern New Mexico. There the trail cruises to the base area with a variety of wide open options to the lift.
During the ski season, uphill users should be aware that parking lot gates are unlocked only during operating hours; these hours are posted on the entrance gate (don’t get locked inside!)
Yes! Just select the Super Senior Power Pass — anyone 75 and older can take advantage of this FREE pass.
Our resort's close proximity to Albuquerque makes it the ideal spot to enjoy the city's offerings after a day on the slopes. Experience a vibrant nightlife packed with live music, entertainment venues, theaters, and a wide array of incredible dining options just a short drive away.
Any violation of the Sandia Peak Uphill Policy may result in any or all of the following:
1. Loss of lift ticket/Season Pass/Power Pass ski privileges for any amount of time.
2. Notification/reporting to Forest Service, State Police and/or County Sheriff Law Enforcement.
Yes, you must have a valid lift ticket or season pass to access the mountain. No snow play is allowed at Sandia Peak Ski Area.
One on each foot. Should I change the question? A calf length light to medium weight pair of socks is plenty. Anything more will cause you problems. Too many socks can be painful and may restrict blood flow to your feet making them colder than you might like.
True but still less weird than ski boots. Snowboard boots should have a performance fit. Unlike everyday shoes it is ok for your toes to touch the end of the boot while wearing a single pair of socks. However, you do not want your toes curled or compressed by the boot. Once the inner liner and the boot laces/boa are tightened your heel should keep contact with the bottom of the boot even when flexing your knees over your toes.
Reloadable cards are distributed at guest services daily throughout the season. Be sure to keep yours once you receive it! This card will automatically hold your lift ticket for every visit to our mountain for the season.
How to set up your reloadable card:
Grab a card at guest services.
Find the confirmation email sent to you upon your lift ticket purchase.
Click the “activate now” button.
Enter the pass number from the front of your card. It should be right below the barcode.
Enter the pin number located on the back of the card.
Click the activate purchase button.
Easy as that! Now you don’t have to stop at guest services again to get your lift ticket activated for the season.
Have any more questions? Reach out to info@sandia.ski.
You may find the latest passholder rules here.
117 inches average annual snowfall and snowmaking on 15 percent of the mountain
With variable pricing, we only have full day tickets to purchase starting as low as $15 when you book ahead of time.
We do not provide child care however we do offer ski school for children 3+.
This is hardly surprising, since they weigh about nine pounds and force you to stand in a position that is difficult in which to walk but really helpful when you are skiing. When trying the boots on, your toes should barely touch the front of the boot when standing up and should pull back slightly when you bend your knees. The boots should fit snuggly around your foot. If the boots are loose (more comfortable) it will be harder for you to control the ski. Don’t tuck your pants or if you have ski pants, the powder cuff into the boot, it will hurt as soon as you start to move around. ONE pair of socks only.
Both Power Pass and Power Pass Select guests get 2 free days of uplifts at each: Purgatory, Brian Head, Lee Canyon, and Pajarito bike parks if they purchase their pass by April 25, 2025. Both passes come with unlimited access at Spider Mountain through April 30, 2025. Guests also have the option to add on the Mountain Bike Power Pass to their Power Pass.
Discounted lift tickets are also valid for the Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Power Pass Core, and Weekday Power Pass during the summer months. That along with your other discounts with these passes.
Yes! We have food and beverages but do not offer alcoholic beverages.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select both get 10 FREE interconnected days between Valle Nevado and La Parva.
The Power Kids and Super Senior Pass get unlimited access to these resorts.
Our tickets, rentals, and group lessons are all purchased through the same store link. After selecting your day you wish to visit you will also be asked about rentals and lessons.
If you only wish to purchase a rental or lesson, remove the lift ticket after arriving to the check out in the webstore or visit the labels on the left side when you enter the store link on the tickets page.
If you wish to purchase private lessons, please navigate to the link on the private lessons page.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include 2 FREE weekday (offer valid Mondays-Thursdays and not available 5/27/25, 7/4/25, 9/2/25), at Birdie Ranch or Bison Golf Club, both located in Show Low, Arizona. These passholders are also eligible for 25% off green fees for up to 6 additional rounds (offer valid daily, no blackout dates). To redeem, present your pass at the check-in counter. Offer expires April 30, 2026.
All season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable unless the season pass refund option is selected at the time of purchase.
5.5% of the pass purchase price
Note: this is paid in full at the time of purchase, even if the payment plan is selected
Refunds are considered for the following reasons:
Illness/death
Transfer of employment
Pregnancy
Government ordered closure
Refund amounts are calculated based on time of year and usage.
No. There is no interest when you choose to pay with the payment plan. Payments that are declined may be charged a $20 administrative fee per incident.
No. In fact, your monthly payment could be less than the price of a lift ticket!
Yes. Enjoy all the benefits of being a season passholder while you’re paying for your pass.
At this time, we can only accept credit cards on the payment plan.
No. At this time, the payment plan is only an option to purchase season passes.
The number of payments – and the number of months – depends on when you purchase your season pass. All payments for the winter pass are complete on January 1, 2026, and all payments for the summer pass are complete on August 1, 2025.
No. As long as you are making the monthly payment, you can use the benefits anytime.
Only if you purchase them in separate transactions. Whether you’re buying a winter and a summer pass for yourself or two winter passes for two people in your family, if you select the payment plan, all products in your cart will be included on that plan.
The Power Kids pass is for kids ages 12 and younger at the time of purchase. As long as your kiddo is 12 when you register for the pass, you’re set.
Yes. You’ll be asked to submit legal paperwork that proves your child’s age (most parents provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate).
Nope! There’s no strings attached - this pass is really and truly FREE.
Yes! Just make sure you select the free shipping option when you pick up your pass.
No, this pass provides pure direct to lift access - skip the ticket window, you’ll have more time for skiing!
To redeem your eligible season pass, take it directly to the lift.
The Power Pass offers unlimited ski access to Purgatory, Snowbowl, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Brian Head, Willamette Pass, Lee Canyon and Sandia Peak.
The Power Pass Select offers 12 days to be shared between Lee Canyon, Snowbowl and Purgatory (blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26). It also comes with unlimited access to Sipapu, Pajarito, Brian Head, Nordic Valley, Willamette Pass, Sandia Peak & Spider Mountain.
The Power Pass Core offers 4 days to be shared between Lee Canyon, Brian Head, Purgatory, Snowbowl, and Spider Mountain (blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26). It also comes with unlimited ski access to Sandia Peak, Sipapu & Pajarito, and restricted access to Nordic Valley and Willamette Pass (same blackouts as above).
The Weekday Power Pass offers Monday-Friday ski access at all U.S. Power Pass mountains (blackout dates: Saturdays, Sundays, 12/29/25-12/31/25).
The Sandia Peak Weekday pass offers Monday-Friday Sandia Peak Area Ski access (blackout dates: Saturdays, Sundays, 12/29/25-12/31/25).
The Active Duty Military pass offers limited ski access to Sandia Peak (blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26).
The Power Kids pass offers unlimited ski access to Purgatory, Snowbowl, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Brian Head, Willamette Pass, Lee Canyon and Sandia Peak.
The Super Senior pass offers unlimited ski access to Purgatory, Snowbowl, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Brian Head, Willamette Pass, Lee Canyon and Sandia Peak.
To redeem your eligible season pass, present it and a photo ID at the ticket window at Valle Nevado or at the customer service office in the main parking lot at La Parva.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select offer 10 interconnected days at Valle Nevado and La Parva for the 2025 winter season - no blackout dates. Interconnected days provide access to the two resorts within a single day. This benefit is valid for a total of 10 days of skiing at Valle Nevado, La Parva or both resorts. No blackout dates.
The Power Kids pass offers unlimited ski access to Valle Nevado and La Parva for the 2025 winter season - no blackout dates.
The Super Senior pass offers unlimited ski access to Valle Nevado and La Parva for the 2025 winter season - no blackout dates.
Get 3 FREE days (no blackout dates) at each of the following mountains. To redeem, present your pass at the ticket window:
Power Pass: Monarch Mountain , Loveland Ski Area, and Sundance Resort.
Power Pass Select: Monarch Mountain, and Sundance Resort.
Power Pass Core: Monarch Mountain
Every Power Pass includes our Buy Now, Ski Now benefit. This allows new passholders to begin using their 2025/26 season pass right away while taking advantage of the phenomenal conditions available across Sandia Peak Ski Area and all other Power Pass mountains during the 2024/2025 season.
The Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Power Pass Core and Weekday Power Pass include six discounted lift tickets, each 35% off the online rate, valid at any U.S. Power Pass mountain through the end of the 2025/26 winter season. Lift ticket discount may be applied toward winter lift tickets, scenic chairlift rides and/or mountain bike uplifts. Sunset gondola rides at Arizona Snowbowl are excluded. The Sandia Peak Weekday Pass includes six discounted lift tickets, each 35% off the online rate, valid at Sandia Peak Ski Area through the end of the 2025/26 winter season. Discounted tickets are valid every day during the 2025 summer and 2025/26 winter seasons (no blackout dates).
How to Get Your Discount: 1. Visit your online account. Enter your pass number (which appears on the front of the card) and your PIN (it appears on the back).
2. Select “Discount Lift Tickets.” This link appears under the “My Season Pass” menu.
3. Enter the email address for the person purchasing the discounted lift ticket. This benefit can be used for yourself or someone else!
4. Follow the emailed instructions. The discount is automatically applied to the first item in the cart at the end of the purchase.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include 10% off rental and lesson products, valid at any U.S. Power Pass mountain. Discounts are valid every day during the 2025 summer and 2025/2026 winter seasons (no blackout dates).
Visit your online account. Enter your pass number (which appears on the front of the card) and your PIN (it appears on the back of your card).
Select “Other Discounts.” This link appears under the “My Season Pass” menu.
Select the mountain where you want to use your discount.
Complete your purchase. The discount is automatically applied to the first item in the cart at the end of the purchase.
The Power Pass, Power Pass Select, Weekday Power Pass, and Sandia Peak Weekday Pass include 10% off at any U.S. Power Pass resort restaurant location with the exception of food trucks and outside vendors. Discount does not apply towards alcohol. To redeem, present your pass at check-out. Discounts are valid every day during the 2025 summer and 2025/2026 winter seasons (no blackout dates).
Sandia Peak Ski Area is not affiliated with the Tram or Ten 3.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include 10% off full-price gear and apparel at select U.S. Power Pass retail locations. GoPro products and Twilight Toys at Purgatory are excluded from this promotion, other exclusions may apply. To redeem, present your pass at the retail outlet. Discounts are valid every day during the 2025 summer and 2025/2026 winter seasons (no blackout dates).
The Power Pass, 12 Day Power Pass and 4 Day Power Pass include savings of 20% off lodging stays reserved through Purgatory Resort between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026 (blackout dates apply: 12/26/25-1/4/26, 3/7/26-3/21/26). This offer is subject to unit availability and length of stay restrictions in place at the time of booking. Guests must book using the Purgatory Pass Perk lodging code that will be emailed to pass holders, and present their valid 2025/2026 season pass at the time of check-in. Please call 970-385-2100 ext. 0 with questions or to book over the phone.
All 2025/2026 season passes include a 25% off discount at The Junction Hotel in Durango, Colorado. Located less than 30 minutes from Purgatory Resort and just a mile from historic downtown, The Junction offers a variety of room types at an affordable price. For more information, visit junctiondurango.com. This discount may not be combined with any other lodging specials or discounts. Valid everyday through April 30, 2026, and guests must present their season pass at check-in.
All 2025/2026 season passes include 15% off accommodations at Basecamp at Arizona Snowbowl. Plus, every reservation comes with a bonus $15 resort credit - redeemable at check-in - for use at Basecamp’s restaurant or toward dining, rentals, lessons, or retail purchases at Snowbowl. This offer is subject to room availability at the time of booking and cannot be combined with other promotions. Guests must present a valid 2025/2026 season pass at check-in to receive the lodging discount and resort credit. Book your reservation here.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include 10% off the lowest available hotel package for up to 10 nights during the 2025 winter season at Valle Nevado. Get 15% off the lowest available hotel package when you book your stay between September 20-October 6, 2025. This offer is based on availability and does not include food, beverages or any other services. To redeem, contact reservas@vallenevado.com. Guests must present their season pass and a photo ID at check-in.
All 2025/2026 season passes include a 25% off discount at Brian Head Lodge. This offer is subject to room availability at the time of booking. Guests must book using the Brian Head lodging discount code (passlodging26) and present their valid 2025/2026 season pass at the time of check-in. Please call +1(435) 677-9000 with questions or book directly online here.
All 2025/2026 season passes include savings of 20% off a minimum stay of 2 nights at Thunderbird Lodge at Spider Mountain. This discount may not be combined with any other lodging specials or discounts. Valid every day through April 30, 2026. Guests must present their season pass at check-in. Please call 512-756-4878 to book your reservation.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include 2 FREE weekdays (offer valid Mondays-Thursdays and not available 5/26/25, 7/4/25, 9/1/25), at Birdie Ranch or Bison Golf Club, both located in Show Low, Arizona. These passholders are also eligible for 25% off green fees for up to 6 additional rounds (offer valid daily, no blackout dates). To redeem, present your pass at the check-in counter. Offer expires April 30, 2026.
The Power Pass and Power Pass Select include unlimited access at Spider Mountain Bike Park through April 30, 2026 plus two FREE days (if you purchased before April 26th, 2025) at Brian Head, Lee Canyon, and Pajarito bike parks.
The Power Pass Core includes up to 4 restricted days at Spider Mountain Bike Park.
Power Kids includes unlimited mountain bike park access at Lee Canyon, Brian Head, Pajarito and Spider Mountain bike parks. Certain season passes are eligible for 35% off mountain bike uplift tickets. See “lift ticket discounts” for details.
All season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable unless the season pass refund option is selected at the time of purchase.
5.5% of the pass purchase price
Note: this is paid in full at the time of purchase, even if the payment plan is selected
Refunds are considered for the following reasons:
Illness/death
Transfer of employment
Pregnancy
Government ordered closure
Refund amounts are calculated based on time of year and usage.
Every season pass comes with an optional 0% interest payment plan.
With no interest, this plan breaks the cost of the pass into equal payments that are automatically charged on the 1st of each month. By August 1, summer passes are paid in full. By January 1, winter passes are paid in full.
Guests can use their pass anytime, even while they are still paying for it.
Passholders who opt for the payment plan enjoy the same benefits versus those who pay everything all at once. Learn more here.
Every season pass includes free shipping! Want to use your pass during the 2024/25 season? Skip the free shipping and pick it up at your home mountain's ticket office instead.
Equipment is due back at 4:00 PM. A $10 late fee applies if equipment is returned late.
There are no fees to change your items. Depending on the dates and products purchased, you may be asked to pay the difference if your new products cost more than your original.
Our tickets, rentals, and lessons are all purchased through the same store link. After selecting your day you wish to visit you will also be asked about rentals and lessons.
Our tickets, rentals, and group lessons are all purchased through the same store link. After selecting your day you wish to visit you will also be asked about rentals and lessons.
If you only wish to purchase a rental or lesson, remove the lift ticket after arriving to the check out in the webstore or visit the labels on the left side when you enter the store link to select a category of product.
If you wish to purchase private lessons, please navigate to the link on the private lessons page.
The rental shop at Sandia Peak Ski Area can be found at the building to the right of the main lodge when heading up the stairs to the base area.
A person who is currently serving on active duty is in the military full-time (serving on Title 10 orders for 30 days or more). This includes anyone currently serving in the:
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
U.S. Air Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
This product does not apply to dependents, veterans or retired personnel. A person in the Reserve or National Guard is not full-time active duty military personnel and is excluded from this discounted product.
We want to honor and show appreciation for those who are currently serving. We recognize and are grateful for the contribution and sacrifice our reservists, retirees, veterans and dependents have made and continue to make. However, we’ve made the decision to limit this offer to active duty at this time.
Below is a list of approved forms of military identification:
Active duty military ID
Valid active duty orders
Official letter on letterhead from your commander verifying your service
LES dated within 90 days
All military organizations give its members some kind of official document that we’ll accept, but in the event you are unable to provide us with an acceptable proof of affiliation, we will not be able to verify you and cannot offer you access to the discounted military pass.
Yes. To keep this pass as discounted as possible, we have blacked out peak holiday periods: Blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26
You will need to purchase a lift ticket to ski on a blackout date. We do not offer military discounts on lift tickets.
No, the active duty military pass offers direct-to-lift access only — no additional benefits.
No. There is no interest when you choose to pay with the payment plan. Payments that are declined may be charged a $20 administrative fee per incident.
No. In fact, your monthly payment could be less than the price of a lift ticket!
Yes. Enjoy all the benefits of being a season passholder while you’re paying for your pass.
At this time, we can only accept credit cards on the payment plan.
No. At this time, the payment plan is only an option to purchase season passes.
The number of payments – and the number of months – depends on when you purchase your season pass. All payments for the winter pass are complete on January 1, 2026, and all payments for the summer pass are complete on August 1, 2025.
No. As long as you are making the monthly payment, you can use the benefits anytime.
Only if you purchase them in separate transactions. Whether you’re buying a winter and a summer pass for yourself or two winter passes for two people in your family, if you select the payment plan, all products in your cart will be included on that plan.
The Power Kids pass is for kids ages 12 and younger at the time of purchase. As long as your kiddo is 12 when you register for the pass, you’re set.
Yes. You’ll be asked to submit legal paperwork that proves your child’s age (most parents provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate).
Nope! There’s no strings attached - this pass is really and truly FREE.
Yes! Just make sure you select the free shipping option when you pick up your pass.
No, this pass provides pure direct to lift access - skip the ticket window, you’ll have more time for skiing!
A person who is currently serving on active duty is in the military full-time (serving on Title 10 orders for 30 days or more). This includes anyone currently serving in the:
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
U.S. Air Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
This product does not apply to dependents, veterans or retired personnel. A person in the Reserve or National Guard is not full-time active duty military personnel and is excluded from this discounted product.
We want to honor and show appreciation for those who are currently serving. We recognize and are grateful for the contribution and sacrifice our reservists, retirees, veterans and dependents have made and continue to make. However, we’ve made the decision to limit this offer to active duty at this time.
Below is a list of approved forms of military identification:
Active duty military ID
Valid active duty orders
Official letter on letterhead from your commander verifying your service
LES dated within 90 days
All military organizations give its members some kind of official document that we’ll accept, but in the event you are unable to provide us with an acceptable proof of affiliation, we will not be able to verify you and cannot offer you access to the discounted military pass.
Yes. To keep this pass as discounted as possible, we have blacked out peak holiday periods: Blackout dates: 12/27/25-12/31/25, 12/31/25, 1/17/26-1/18/26, 2/14/26-2/15/26
You will need to purchase a lift ticket to ski on a blackout date. We do not offer military discounts on lift tickets.
No, the active duty military pass offers direct-to-lift access only — no additional benefits.