Report Updated: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 8:06 PM
This weekend is the unofficial start of winter with the Sport Systems Avalanche Snow Show. It starts this Friday! All last year's Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, clothing and accessories are 20-60% off. The expert gear team at Sport Systems can help you get the perfect set up. Factory reps will be on hand to talk about 2027’s hottest new products. You also get free green chili with qualifying purchase, an AVALANCHE favorite. There’s also food trucks and community ski clubs and organizations! Plus, free lift tickets and giveaways. Super El Nino means the best snow in decades! The snow is gonna be so deep Sport Systems is giving away a FREE SNORKEL with every ski & snowboard purchase.
The Avalanche Snow Show, the biggest ski and snowboard sale of the year! The Sport Systems Avalanche Snow Show runs Friday from 10a-7p, Saturday from 10a-6p and Sunday from Noon-5p at Montgomery and Louisiana.
Get all the details at the Sport Systems website.
Resort and Ticket Deals:
The ski areas are back with great deals on passes. Here is what you can get at the show.
Sandia: Plan ahead, ski for less! Lift tickets for the 2026/27 season are on sale SOON, starting at $9 while supplies last when you book ahead. Plus, select tickets purchased in advance come with $10 in resort credit* to use on the mountain for food, drinks, and retail gear! Sandia will be on hand at the Avalanche Snow Show.
Pajarito: Pajarito will be at the Avalanche Sale and the mountain’s General Manager, Jasen Bellomy will be staffing the booth. You can "Meet the GM." Why? Because Pajarito is going to be a brand-new experience this winter. The mountain has invested in a robust snowmaking system that utilizes 2700% more water to the mountain. Where we used to have to rely on natural snow, they have significantly more snowmaking coverage this season. The are already planning to open December 4, 2026.
Plan ahead, ski for less! Lift tickets for the 2026/27 season are on sale SOON, starting at $9 while supplies last when you book ahead. Plus, select tickets purchased in advance come with $10 in resort credit* to use on the mountain for food, drinks, and retail gear!
PLUS: Pajarito will have these promotions:
- Gift Card Sale: Buy a $50 gift card for $40; $100 gift card for $75
- Sign up for the Pajarito newsletter and get a FREE lift ticket
- Sales on Season Passes
Santa Fe: Season Passes are on sale now. Get yours before the November 1 price increase. Ski Santa Fe Will be on hand at the Avalanche Snow Show.
Sipapu: Plan ahead, ski for less! Lift tickets for the 2026/27 season are on sale SOON, starting at $9 while supplies last when you book ahead. Plus, select tickets purchased in advance come with $10 in resort credit* to use on the mountain for food, drinks, and retail gear! Sipapu will be on hand at the Avalanche Snow Show.
Taos: Start planning now by booking your stay at The Blake, lessons, season passes, tickets, rentals, and more.
Angel Fire: 2026–27 book lift ticket’s three or more calendar days in advance to unlock Advance Purchase pricing. Looking for a Thursday? Book by Monday 11:59pm to receive Advance Purchase pricing. Opening day, December 11, 2026.
Purgatory: Plan ahead, ski for less! Lift tickets for the 2026/27 season are on sale SOON, starting at $9 while supplies last when you book ahead. Plus, select tickets purchased in advance come with $10 in resort credit* to use on the mountain for food, drinks, and retail gear!
Wolf Creek: Ski the most snow in Colorado! Passes are available for purchase at regular rates, online at shop.WolfCreekSki.com.
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