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The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Ruidoso, New Mexico (NM)
Situated ideally at the center between the Lincoln National Forest to the south and the northeast and the Valley of Fires State Park to the northwest, Ruidoso is a still-sleepy mountain town despite its recent growth and popularity with tourists. The majestic Sierra Blanca towers over the city, tempting snow bunnies to the slopes of nearby Ski Apache. The race track at Ruidoso Downs and the casino at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort promise chance and adventure of a different sort.
Restaurants in Ruidoso
1. Grindstone Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 183 reviews
One hour guided horseback rides for the whole family! Please call for prices and reservations.
Reviewed By charlottemF7264WW
Our family of five visited Grindstone Stables and had a great time. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They pair you with the perfect horse for your riding experience which was ideal for my grandchildren. The route up the mountain was so scenic and beautiful. The tour guides were funny, knowledgeable, and made this an amazing experience. I will definitely be coming back here next time I’m in NM.
2. Backcountry Attitudes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Backcountry Attitudes is an outdoor adventure company that provides OHV tours. Whether you choose one of their amazing guides to show you around or want to take a rig out all on your own, they have it all. Check out their retail shop that features archery lanes, Backcountry apparel, Toadfish, Goodr sunglasses and much more. Certified dealers for Mathews Bows, Pelican Coolers, Tactacam Sporting Cameras and Innova Disc Golf. We also sell Kombucha by the glass or in 32 oz. squealers."
3. Rocky Mountain Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Rocky Mountain Sports is a Ruidoso ski shop that's been in business for more than 30 years. We offer a full line of rental gear, including skis, snowboards, snowblades, helmets, boots, and snow pants. Guests can reserve gear ahead of time and pick up in town - easy.
4. The Links at Sierra Blanca
5. Grindstone Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By donlovestravel - Austin, United States
Hiking the trails were a delight. Lentgh of hike was about 2 hours and an easy to moderate hilke. As senoirs this is what my wife & I enjoyed.
6. Wild West Ski Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
We are Ruidoso's premiere ski and snowboard rental facility for visitors skiing at Ski Apache. We offer world class customer service and very competitive pricing on rental equipment. We offer online reservation discounts and can outfit any group, big or small.
Reviewed By dtaylor099 - Katy, United States
Great customer service and prices. Boots very comfortable. Have to say Wildwest has best customer service in Ruidoso! We saved so much money renting here verses Ski Apache. Love the ability to reserve everything on line then walk in try on boots to ensure comfort and walk out. My husband and I were in and out in 5 minutes- love this place!
7. St. Bernard Ski & Snowboard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Largest Ski & Snowboard shop in southwest, located in Ruidoso close to ski area. Huge selection of clothing, equipment, accessories, rentals & sales/service
Reviewed By kathybI8864PP
This shop offers a great selection of ski apparel from premium name brands as well as budget friendly options. While there we were able to find just what we were looking for- ski pants and helmets. The sales clerk was friendly, helpful, and patient.
8. Ski Apache
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 870 reviews
Ski Apache opened under the name "Sierra Blanca Ski Resort" during Christmas of 1961. Amazingly, twenty-six hundred people an hour were fast carried up the ski run crest via three T-bar lifts. In 1962, the very first mono-cable four-passenger gondola in North America was built to accommodate a greater number of skiers. And it seems just in time as twenty-five thousand skiers showed up for the second season. Since 1963, the resort has been owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Only two years after its official opening in 1961, Robert O. Anderson, the wealthy oil man who built and opened the slopes, sold the resort to the able hands of the Mescalero Apaches. It wasn't until the 1984-85 season that the slopes were appropriately named "Ski Apache". The wood-spired Main Lodge was designed by Victor Lundy ... Proclaimed as America's Outstanding Architect in 1958. Since the opening season of 1961, this lodge has stood statuesque, an unfailing sentry below the crest. With wood spires reflective of the surrounding pines, the Lodge mirrors the natural beauty of the Sacramento Mountains. Lundy succeeded in introducing Modernism architecture with a practical eye towards the skiers needs. Ski Apache offers world class skiing, snowboarding, sightseeing, mountain biking, and the longest zip line in the lower 48 states.
9. Bonito Stables
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 2muchojava - Houston, United States
We had a lovely ride in a snow covered valley along a babbling little creek. The horses, Bean and Peanut, were gentle and trail smart. This location is very far back in the woods (no cell signal) and the roads are definitely "the beaten path" so understand the riding will be not just be a trot around an arena.
10. Scoot Over Ruidoso
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