Bishop's Lodge and Ski Santa Fe for $149/Night

As of late February, some of the best skiing in the country is happening in New Mexico at Ski Santa Fe, where the 100" base (2/22) is getting deeper–with more snow than most Colorado and Utah resorts.

Now, families can mix in ski packages and savings specials on lodging for a ready-made winter getaway in the heart of the Southwest.

Some of Santa Fe's finest hotels and bed & breakfasts are offering mid-winter savings with special rates and ski package deals just in time to take advantage of outstanding conditions at nearby Ski Santa Fe.

Nestled in the Tesuque Valley of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, five minutes from the excitement of historic Santa Fe, Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa welcomes your family to enjoy cozy lodging and great skiing. 

From the closest resort to the family-oriented Ski Santa Fe, a complimentary shuttle will take you to this great destination for novices as well as experienced skiers and boarders on one of the highest ski areas in the continental United States.

Through April 1, 2010, Bishop's Lodge offers a Shuttle and Ski Package that includes a deluxe room (king bed and pull out sofa or two queen beds) with fireplace, breakfast for two (kid's breakfast is $5/child additional), complimentary shuttle to the ski facility, Resort Fee, plus a ski amenity for $149/night.

After a day on the slopes you can relax with tranquil services at the Sha Nah Spa and Wellness Center and then enjoy the lodge's southwest decor, blending Spanish colonial, Native and Anglo American elements.

To read more about this hotel and its amenities for families, read my review of the Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort. For more information and to book your ski trip, call 800/732-2240.

For options at other hotels, plus package details, pricing, and booking, go to the Santa Fe Tourism Bureau website or check out their local ski specials at Santa Fe.org/skisantafe.