What to Expect
Experience the mountain life of your dreams at Red River Ski & Summer Area! The town of Red River offers a serene and laid-back pace of life, surrounded by abundant outdoor activities. You can indulge in skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and more. Irrespective of whether you work in winter or summer, there are plenty of activities to enjoy!
Main Street is just a mile long, making it convenient to access shopping and great restaurants without starting your car. Red River is a resort town known for its welcoming sense of community and neighborly spirit, making it an ideal place to call home. The year-round population is approximately 539, but this number can grow to thousands during peak seasons. Located in the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico, Red River is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of a big city yet close to many attractions.
Employee Benefits
If living your mountain life dream isn't a benefit enough, we offer the great perks listed below.
- Affordable Employee Housing Based on Availability
- Winter Season Pass with Free Days at Select Partner Mountains
- Free and Discounted Lift Tickets for Friends and Family
- Free First Time Ski or Snowboard Lesson
- Discounted Seasonal Rental Equipment
- Employee Credit Accounts
- Food and Retail Discounts
- Equipment Discounts
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Discounted Summer Activities for Friends and Family
Getting Here and Around
Red River is centrally located between multiple airports in New Mexico and Colorado. For the closest major airport, choose one of the many daily flights into the Albuquerque International Sunport, three hours away, or for a closer and smaller airport, Santa Fe Regional Airport, just two hours away.
Public transportation to the area is available via the North Central Regional Transit District. The signature RTD Blue Buses connect riders to New Mexico Rail Runner, Santa Fe Trails, New Mexico Park and Ride, Los Alamos Atomic City Transit, Taos Chile Line, and Red River Miner’s Transit. All of its buses are ADA-accessible and equipped with bicycle racks.
Local service is provided by the Red River Miner's Transit, offering free year-round, seven-days-a-week, wheelchair-accessible service anywhere in town.
For Fun
Surrounded by the Carson National Forest, Red River offers a variety of outdoor and recreational activities, including disc golf, fishing, horseback riding, biking, hiking, off-roading, camping, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more. The Community House sponsors guided hikes in the area, yoga classes, and fun family activities. The town of Red River has several festivals and events, including Mardi Gras in the Mountains, Art & Wine Festival, 8750 BBQ & Music Festival, and Oktoberfest. Other annual events include the Fourth of July Parade, Switch on the Holidays, Christmas Luminaria Tour, and Spring Break. For a listing of all events, visit the following link. Red River Events
J1 Student Visa Employment
For International Applicants who are interested in employment. We only hire through the J1 Student Visa Program with our preferred agencies and attend job fairs in various home countries, where interested applicants can meet our hiring staff and sometimes receive a job offer on the spot. Are you a student who has previously worked for us and wants to return for another season? Work with your previous manager to see how you can return!