If you are seeking outdoor sports and activities to experience the peaceful beauty of the area and breathe some of the cleanest air in the country, Santa Fe has a lot to offer. Pristine forests in the Sangre De Cristo, Ortiz and Jemez mountains surround the city and the Rio Grande, Pecos and Chama rivers are nearby. There are opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, snow boarders, snowshoers, river rafters, fisherman, and horseback riders. You can participate in these activities at your own pace or use one of the many Santa Fe based activity operators to organize a trouble-free outdoor experience.
If you just want a peaceful stroll in the Santa Fe green-belt, check out the RiversidePark or the RandallDaviesAudubonCenter. There are several firms offering horseback riding and even a llama trekking company. The nearby rivers have some of the best fly fishing in the country and spring and summer are excellent times for river rafting, whether its the thrill of whitewater rafting (Class 4 and 5) or a leisurely float trip. There are even opportunities to fly the magnificent blue skies of the Southwest in a hot air balloon ride or a more adrenaline-filled soaring and gliding experience.
We have listed outdoor sports and activity venues, operators and adventure companies below to assist you in selecting a rewarding outdoor experience. Golf and hiking adventures are also described other sections of this website.
Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing
| Ski Santa Fe www.skisantafe.com 505-982-4429 |
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
505-662-5725 |
Taos Ski Valley
866-968-7386 |
| Enchanted Forest Cross Country & Snowshoe Area
575-754-6112 |
Sipapu Ski Resort
800-587-2240 |
Valles Caldera National Preserve
https://www.nps.gov/vall/index.htm 886-382-5537 |
Horseback Riding
| Broken Saddle Riding Co.
505-424-7774 |
Bishop’s Lodge Ranch
800-732-2240 |
River Rafting
| New Mexico River Adventures
505-983-7756 |
Santa Fe Rafting
888-988-4914 |
Hot Air Ballooning, Soaring & Gliding
| Santa Fe Balloons
505-699-7555 |
Sundance Aviation
505-832-2222 |
Mountain Biking
| Santa Fe Mountain Sports
505-988-3337 |
Fly Fishing
| High Desert Angler
505-988-7688 |
The Reel Life
866-804-7335 |
Land of Enchantment Fly Fishing Guides
505-927-5356 |
Guided Hiking & Trekking
| Yogihiker, LLC
505-819-8445 |
The Santa Fe Hiking Guide
santafehikingguide.com 505 917-6280 |
Santa Fe Walkabouts
505-216-9161 |
| Santa Fe Mountain Adventures
505-988-4000 |
Wild Earth Llama Adventures
800-758-5262 |
Enchanted Packgoats,LLC
https://www.newmexico.org/listing/experience-the-magic-of-packgoats!/2714/ 505-553-8790 |
| Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
505-660-0394 |