Just a half-hour drive Sandia Peak Tramway gets you to Sandia Peak Ski Area, on the east side of the Sandia mountain range.Sandia Peak welcomes snowboarders and boasts long, wide mountain runs for beginner and intermediate skiers.The east side of the Sandias offers a distinct winter climate in the late and early months of the year ideal for great snow skiing in New Mexico. If you hit the trails than the slopes during a fun ski vacation, New Mexico has plenty of opportunities for cross country skiing all around Albuquerque, including the East Mountain area, the Jemez Mountains to the north, or Mount Taylor to the west, all within short driving distance.