Mountain Policies
Uphill Access
Uphill users are considered skiers under the New Mexico Skier Safety Act and are required to adhere to the laws stated in the act and the specific items located within the skier’s responsibility code.
The Sandia Peak uphill access policy is intended to educate users about the risks of these activities. There are guidelines that all uphill users must follow to promote safety and to minimize conflicts between mountain operations including but not limited to: grooming operations, snowmobile traffic, other vehicles, downhill skiers/riders, and any other activities that might be taking place at any time on the mountain, day and night.
Please stay to the side of trails and follow the designated uphill routes (Cibola & Double Eagle).
Uphill guidelines
Follow designated routes, stay to the side of trails, and yield to downhill traffic and mountain operations.
Dogs
Follow posted mountain policy. Dogs must not interfere with operations, grooming, or other guests.
Closures and mountain operations
Uphill access may be closed during snowmaking, grooming, or other operations. Check the snow report and on-mountain signage.
Parking
Park only in designated areas and do not block operations or emergency access.
Enforcement
Guests who do not follow the uphill policy or the Skier Responsibility Code may lose access privileges.