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.

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+ |

