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Winter on the Mountain

Winter Operating Hours

This winter at Red River Ski Area, embrace a world of winter sports and breathtaking snowy vistas. Our winter operating hours are designed to maximize your experience, offering ample time for skiing, snowboarding, and relaxing by the fire. Check the hours to plan your visit for an unforgettable winter adventure in the great outdoors!

We open for skiing and snowboarding the day before Thanksgiving every year. We operate on an abbreviated schedule during the first few weeks of the season. In December, we open daily and stay open through late March. We are open for skiing and snowboarding on the red highlighted dates on the calendar below.

26/27 Winter Calendar

Main Chalet Guest Services & Sales Counter

Daily: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Rental Shop

Daily: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Fanny Pack Retail Shop

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Main Chalet Cafeteria

Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
Lunch: 11:00am - 2:30pm

Grill at the Lift House

Sunday - Friday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm

Tip Restaurant

Drinks & Snacks: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Grill: 10:30am - 2:30pm

Chairlifts

Gold Chair: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Platinum Chair: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Copper Chair: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Little Blue Carpet: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rug Rat Carpet: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Emerald Chair: 9:00am - 3:45pm
Silver Chair: 9:00am - 3:15pm

Mountain Stats

Learn more about the mountain in the winter. Climate data is the average for the five-month period from November through March. 

Base Elevation 8,750'
Top Elevation 10,350'
Vertical Drop 1,600'
Chairlifts 7
Trails 64
Easier Trails 20 / 31% 
More Difficult Trails 20 / 31% 
Most Difficult Trails 24 / 38% 
Terrain Parks 2
Skiable Acres 285
Average Annual Snowfall 214"
Snowmaking Coverage 85%
Average High Temperature 39°F
Average Low Temperature 11°F
Average Days of Sunshine 300+
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