SIPAPU SKI News:VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort will celebrate its 73rd year with a big birthday present – the opening of Lift 3, a two-person chairlift that replaces a 47-year-old vintage surface lift. Construction on the new lift began in June, and the resort is finally ready to unveil it to the public. About Sipapu Ski ResortSipapu Ski and Summer Resort is New Mexico’s fastest-growing ski resort. Family-owned and operated since 1952, Sipapu is home to New Mexico’s longest ski season and the best deals in the Rockies. On-site amenities include slope-side lodging, a full-service ski shop, ski school, and the mountain restaurant and bar, the Riverside Cafe.