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Catching a lift: Sandia Peak Ski Area opens

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Isiah Sotelo, center, straps on his snowboard at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday.
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Matt Swanson and his 3-year-old son, Charley, get ready for a run at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday.
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Mark Phillips, an instructor at Sandia Peak Ski Area, skis down a run during opening day in December 2024.
Matthew Reisen
Matthew Reisen News Editor
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Christmas came early — at least for the snow bunnies.

Sandia Peak Ski Area opened for the season on Saturday morning with one chair lift running up the beginner slope. Opening day saw hundreds of skiers and snowboarders dot the shimmering snow under a blue sky as temps crawled into the 50s.

Officials plan to open more lifts with access to higher terrain after enough snow falls on the mountain. Currently, the ski area is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with advance lift tickets going for as low as $19 when you buy online, while kids 12 and under ski for free.

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Isiah Sotelo, center, straps on his snowboard at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday.

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Matt Swanson and his 3-year-old son, Charley, get ready for a run at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday.

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Mark Phillips, an instructor at Sandia Peak Ski Area, skis down a run during opening day in December 2024.

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Isiah Sotelo, center, straps on his snowboard for a run on opening day at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday. The ski area plans to be open throughout the rest of the season.

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Matt Swanson and his 3-year-old son, Charley, get ready for a run on opening day at the Sandia Peak Ski Area on Saturday.
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