Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area

Enchanted Forest is New Mexico's largest full-service cross country ski area offering trails groomed for both classic and freestyle skiing. The facility, located 3 miles east of Red River on the Carson National Forest, offers the best of all worlds - stunning mountain vistas and meandering forest trails which give a back country feel in a groomed, patrolled area. The trail system is groomed with one side tracked for classic a.k.a. diagonal stride skiing and the other left smoothed for snowshoeing and freestyle a.k.a. skate skiing. (If you are not familiar with skating, imagine roller blading on snow - except you have control and stopability on hills.) Enchanted Forest offers beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons, including classic and skating techniques. For those who don't yet know how easy cross country skiing can be, the Enchanted Forest offers a complete lesson package including boots, poles, skis, trail pass and a one to one and a half hour lesson (for ages 3 and up) for less than the cost of a lift ticket at most downhill areas. A full-service rental and service shop is located at the ski area. If you get cold you can grab a cup of hot chocolate and a candy bar inside the warming hut/snack bar. A second warming hut (shelter) and picnic areas are also offered along the trail system. Owners John and Judy Miller opened the area in November 1985 with a special use permit from the Carson National Forest Ranger District. Over 800 skiers enjoyed that first year and the Enchanted Forest has grown ever since. At Enchanted Forest we make it easy to have fun.

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area
417 West Main St
Red River, NM 87558
Phone: (505) 754-2374
Toll free: 800-966-9381
www.enchantedforestxc.com

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