Four Seasons of Fun

Excellent weather and acres upon acres of public land in and around the city make Santa Fe a sportsman's paradise.

Hike and Bike
There is ample space for outdoor sports like river rafting, rock-climbing, backpacking and bicycling around Santa Fe. Hiking and camping spots are also readily available.

For mountain bike rentals and ride maps, visit Bike-n-Sport (505/820-0809) on Cerrillos Road.

A scenic canyon on the short drive to Taos,
A prime spot for whitewater rafting.

For those who would like to take a guided tour outdoors, jeep and mountain bike tours are offered.

Hunt and Fish
Fly fishing is popular at spots near Santa Fe like the Pecos and Rio Chama rivers, and lake-fishing sites like Cochiti Lake or Santa Cruz Reservoir.

The Reel Life, (505/995-8114) at the Sanbusco Center, is an Orvis endorsed fly shop. The staff there is savvy about local fly patterns and can turn you on to some excellent local guides.

For more fishing, and hunting, visit St. Pete's Hunt and Fish Club online. St. Pete's offers guided hunts; draw or on private land. Their site also has information about our local seasons and how to get a New Mexico hunting license. Elk hunts are their specialty.

 

There is so much variety in outdoor activity here that Santa Fe has spawned its own adventure racing team, aptly named - Team Santa Fe. These hiking, climbing, bicycling and paddling athletes regularly train and race in the area in preparation for the August 2000 Adventure Racing World Championships. Be sure to follow the adventures of Team Santa Fe at their web site: www.teamsantafe.org

Winter Sports
For a few short weeks in the fall, aspen-viewing brings visitors from all over to see the aspen trees in their autumn glory. All along Hyde Park Road to the ski basin are scenic vistas of the beautiful trees cloaked in golden splendor.

Because it is in the heart of New Mexico's prime ski country, winter sports aficionados flock to Santa Fe from November to April.

Ski Santa Fe is only 20 miles away from the Plaza, and has 39 downhill ski trails, 7 lifts, and a summit elevation of 12,000 feet. The area allows both skiers and snowboarders on all trails and offers lessons in both sports, as well as rentals and day care. Cross-country skiing trails are located all over the wilderness areas.