Arizona Ski Resorts
Arizona offers great skiing, boarding, tubing and nordic fun in snow and sun.
Major ski resorts are Arizona Snowbowl, just north of Flagstaff,
and Sunrise Park Resort in the White Mountains near the towns of Pinetop and Lakeside.
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Arizona Snowbowl
Arizona Snowbowl is just north of Flagstaff on the San Francisco Peaks,
home of Humphreys Peak the highest point in Arizona.
Arizona Snowbowl has four chairlifts and one tow lift,
plus a terrain park for snowboarding. Nine miles past
Snowbowl is the nordic center, with over 40 kilometers of groomed trails.
Snowbowl offers rentals, ski schools, repair services,
children's programs, and is open in summer with their Scenic Skyrides.
www.arizonasnowbowl.com
(see map)
Snowbowl Information: 928-779-1951
Nordic Center Information: 928-779-1951
Snow Report: 928-779-4577
Flagstaff Visitors: 928-774-9541
www.flagstaffarizona.org
Road Conditions:
Arizona Department of Transportation
888-411-7623
www.az511.com
Sunrise Park Resort
Sunrise is Arizona's largest ski resort and is just 200 miles north of Phoenix.
The resort is on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation east of Pinetop/Lakeside.
With an excellent snowboard park, offering a half pipe, wood and metal rails,
and radical jumps, and miles of cross country and snowmobile trails, and a
6,000 sq. ft. childcare facility and near by Funland ski and snow sport area,
Sunrise is the place for Arizona winter X.
www.sunriseskipark.com
(see map)
Sunrise Information: 928-735-7600
Nordic or snowmobile:928-735-7335
Snow Conditions: 800-72-SNOW
Reservations: 800-55-HOTEL
Road Conditions:
Arizona Department of Transportation
888-411-7623
www.az511.com
More Winter Fun
Williams Ski Area
The Williams Ski Area, 30 miles west of Flagstaff. is located off
Bill Williams Mtn., just south of Williams . Family owned and oriented, skiing
here is not as crowded or hurried as the state's larger resorts.
Rentals are available for downhill, cross country, snowboards, tubes and sleds.
There is a separate tubing area.
For ski report and lift ticket information call: 928-635-9330
(see road map)
www.williamsskiarea.com
Road Conditions:
Arizona Department of Transportation
888-411-7623
www.az511.com
Forest Lakes
Located 36 miles east of Payson on SR 260, the Forest Lakes Touring Center features
great cross country skiing atop the Mogollon Rim. The Center maintains
28 kilometers of trails all within a three-hour drive from Phoenix.
The Center offers introductory lessons and a ski school for children ages 4-12.
For reservations, road conditions, equipment or cabin rentals call: 928-535-4047.
(see road map)
Road Conditions:
Arizona Department of Transportation
888-411-7623
www.az511.com
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
Located just an hour's drive from Tucson, this southernmost ski area in the
United States is perched near the summit of Mt. Lemmon at 9,157-feet.
Ski runs are usually open from mid-December to early April, depending on winter weather and snowfall.
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley offers ski equipment rentals, instruction, the
Iron Door Restaurant, a snack bar, and gift shop. Overnight accomodations are available in the nearby village of Summerhaven.
The chair lift is in operation all year round, taking visitors to a high overlook from
which they can enjoy views of the Santa Catalinas, the city of Tucson, the San Pedro Valley and the Reef of Rocks.
Always check current conditions before making the trip: 520-576-1400
(see road map)
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado
Road Conditions:
Arizona Department of Transportation
888-411-7623
www.az511.com
Snow & Ski Conditions
Arizona conditions: www.onthesnow.com/AZ
Colorado conditions: www.onthesnow.com/CO
New Mexico conditions: www.onthesnow.com/NM
California & Tahoe conditions: www.onthesnow.com/CN
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