The Red River Ski & Summer Area strives to provide the best and most enjoyable experience for Alpine skiers.
Red River has been known as the Ski Town of the Southwest since it opened its trails in 1959 because it’s located in the heart of the town.
With 80 % of resort lodges located within easy walking distance of the ski lifts and a municipal trolley which is free, the slopes are only minutes from the door.
Skiers of all ages will find seven lifts which provide access to 63 trails for beginners, intermediate and expert black diamond skiers, plus three terrain parks for those snowboarders and skiers who look for a walk on the wild side.
The colorful history of Red River City is commemorated with trail names like Boom Town, Gold Run and Miner’s Alley, and the Moon Star Mining Camp gives a fanciful glimpse of the pioneering days of the 1890s!
The Red River Ski & Summer Area Ski School is also well known and widely respected as THE place to learn downhill skiing.
One of the trademarks long associated with the Red River Ski & Summer Area has been the continuous pursuit to enhance customer service, constantly striving to make Alpine skiing a quality experience.
It is no surprise that RRSA has a new ticketing system for Winter 2021-2022 and it ushers in a new era guaranteed to make a trip to the slopes more convenient and enjoyable.
Gone are the days of removing gloves and fumbling with lanyards to present a ticket or pass to load the chairlifts. Tickets, season passes and equipment rental will be loaded on to a card equipped with RFID technology. RFID gates at lifts will be installed and will automatically open with active media making access to the slopes quicker and easier.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology uses radio waves to identify people or objects. There is a device that reads information contained in a wireless device or “tag” from a distance without making any physical contact or requiring a line of sight.
“It’s like a credit card,” says RRSA General Manager Linton Judycki, “that basically has all your information on it. Keep it in your pocket. Information like day passes, rentals and lessons will be on one ticket rather than having to carry around a bunch of receipts. Everybody in the family will have their own ticket with their name printed on it. It scans everywhere.
“Book your skiing on line. Get a receipt on your phone. Kiosks will be placed around the area. Walk up to a kiosk and it will print out everything you need.”
