Slide Into Winter Fun! Where to Go Snow Tubing Near El Paso

An El Paso winter is not like the winter other parts of the U.S. experience. We don’t usually measure El Paso snow falls in feet. Typically, it’s more like “a blanketing,” or “a dusting”.

Consequently, those looking to partake in recreational winter activities have to hit the road to hit the slopes. But just because you don't ski or snowboard doesn't mean you and the family can’t have fun in the snow.

There are two tubing hills a road trip away that offer a snow play escape for the day or weekend.

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Ruidoso Winter Park

Ruidoso Winter Park has “the largest snow making system in the Rockies,” that’s constantly making snow to supplement Mother Nature, according to its website.

Another plus is that you don’t have to waste any of the three-hour block you paid for walking uphill after sliding down. Just get on one of the lifts and save your energy for holding onto the tube.

The hills are all ages, but do have a height minimum. However, they also have a protected area just for kids who don’t meet the height requirement of the steeper tubing hills.

A regular ticket (ages 4 and up) is $36.50. Tickets are good for 3 hours. More details can be found HERE.

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Ski Cloudcroft

Although primarily known for its ski runs, Ski Cloudcroft also offers winter tubing.

Their 5-lane tubing hill is 700 feet long with a 70-foot vertical drop. There is no age restriction, but riders do have to meet a minimum height to ride on their own.

Tubing is sold in 2-hour blocks. Cost per person is $30 a tubing session.

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