Ski Apache Open Through March 19th
Skiers and Snowboarders Can Continue To
Enjoy Ski Apache Through the Spring Break Period
For Immediate Release
MESCALERO, NM - Southern New Mexico's own winter resort, Ski Apache, is planning on remaining open to the public through March 19, 2006. Due to a forecast cold front sweeping through the state, reversing a recent trend of spring-like weather, Ski Apache snowmaking crews predict they can successfully continue snowmaking operations. The additional snow will ensure a quality and safe ski experience for the area's Spring Break guests due to arrive shortly.
This season, Ski Apache has focused on making the most of the lowest amount of natural snowfall total since 1953. The snowmaking operations have run in excess of 70 days this season, an unprecedented situation, to supplement what Mother Nature forgot to send through the Southwestern United States.
"The Ski Apache team deserves tremendous credit. Under unusually adverse conditions they have persevered and protected our winter tourist industry for this season and future years," said Brian D. Parrish, Chief Operating Officer of the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino who oversees operations at Ski Apache.
Ski Apache will continue offering value-priced lift tickets through the remainder of the season. $40.00 adult lift tickets and $28.00 child (12 and under) lift tickets will be available for purchase through March 19.
Events and promotions currently scheduled for March include:
March 10th - 11th
Aloha Spring Break weekend featuring the music of the Hartwell Paxson Gang.
March 17th - 18th Live Music on the Ski Apache Plaza featuring Kinnan & Turner
March Special
Winter Stay and Ski Package - $76 room and lift ticket package, call the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at (888) 324-0348 for more information. Price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy and is valid Mondays ˆ Thursdays.
Ski Apache is also offering great year-end deals in its Summit Sports Shop and non-skiers can enjoy the beautiful views by taking a gondola ride to the top of the ski area. Tickets for the gondola are $15 for adults and $9 for children. Rides are free for those who purchase a lift ticket.
Those interested in current conditions, special events and promotions at Ski Apache can visit www.skiapache.com. For a full snow report call the 24-hour snow and ski information line at (575) 257-9001 or visit the website.
The Ski Apache mountain resort is owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The 4,234 member tribe is located in Mescalero N.M., 1.5 miles west of Ruidoso, N.M. Other tribal enterprises include: The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, the Casino Apache &Travel Center, Inn of the Mountain Gods Championship Golf Course, and more. For more information, go to: www.innofthemountaingods.com.
Date: March 10, 2006
Media Contact: Jamie Fisher, Rick Johnson & Company, (575) 266-7220, jfisher@rjc.com
Vincent Hubbard Jr., Ski Apache Director of Operations, (575) 464-3600
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