While the mountains in the Land of Enchantment are a prime destination for powder-topped hills in the winter, we'll bet you didn't know that the summer is also the perfect time to hit the mountains. When you think of tubing in New Mexico, it's natural to imagine snow, but you'll find much more than that at this amazing spot! This ski hill transforms every summer into the perfect spot to go Red River summer tubing in New Mexico.
Hit the tracks that have been laid out upon the gigantic mountain for an adventure unlike any other. Featuring the longest summer tubing lanes in the country, you know that you're in for a ride at this awesome mountain tubing hill in the Southwest's friendliest ski town, all at Red River Tubing.
Welcome to Red River Ski and Summer Area! This incredible ski hill in Taos County transforms into an adventurous land in the summer.
During the winter months, this is one of New Mexico's most popular ski hills, but the summer brings just as much fun. Red River is New Mexico's most friendly ski town, and the Red River Ski and Summer Area proves certainly proves that with amazing Red River summer tubing.
If you've never been summer mountain tubing before, you're in for a real adventure.
This version of tubing is full of thrills without any of the chills. RRSSA takes the ski hills and lays out tracks for you to take a tube on. It's just like winter tubing but without the snow!
There are three different tracks to choose from at this awesome ski hill.
For the little ones, the "Mini Lane" is an easy course that's free of charge. For everyone over 42", the Baby Blue Hill is serviced by a surface lift to go again and again.
The third hill is the monstrous "Gold Rush," which is 800 feet of track for pure fun.
The "Gold Rush" is the longest tubing lane for summer mountain tubing in the entire country. Unlike "Little Blue," this hill is serviced by the Gold Chairlift - so you know it's about to be a thrilling ride down from the top.
Everyone loves tubing down a hill, but the cold can sometimes take the fun out of it. With summer mountain tubing, you truly get the best of both worlds.
It doesn't hurt that this ski area is also so beautiful with the luscious trees all the way down. This ski area is gorgeous all year long, but especially so in summer when most ski hills are the least used.
Red River Ski and Summer Area is open for summer mountain tubing seasonally.
Pricing for tubing depends on which hill you wish to take. Hours for summer mountain tubing can vary throughout the season depending on the day, so it's best to check out the Red River Summer Tubing website or Facebook page for specific hours of operation.
Whether it's just you, a handful of friends, or the whole family, summer mountain tubing is an absolute blast.
Tandem tubing is allowed at RRSSA, so get a friend and get out to the lanes!
If you're looking for a new and adventurous summer activity in the Land of Enchantment, this thrilling hill for mountain tubing in Red River needs to be at the top of your list. This is the perfect outdoor activity for everyone and anyone.
For more information on summer mountain tubing in New Mexico, including hours of operation and opening dates, check out the Red River Summer Tubing website or the Red River Ski Area and Summer Tubing Facebook page.
Check out this great video of patrons enjoying the summer mountain tubing experience at Red River:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzesI4PY1bA
Have you ever been summer tubing in New Mexico? Was it anything like tubing in the winter? We’d love to hear all about your experiences in the comments!
What are some of your favorite New Mexico tubing hills for winter or summer? Tell us about them on our nomination page, and you just might see your suggestion featured in an upcoming article.
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