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Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area - $250,000 (Red River)
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Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area
Sale Overview
• Asking Price: $250,000 (Seller motivated; offers considered)
Total Asset Value (FMV 2024): $383,943
• Status: Turnkey sale, includes all real and personal property, brand, goodwill, and digital assets.
Location
• Situated 3.5 miles from Red River, NM, at the top of scenic Bobcat Pass in the Carson National Forest.
• Permit Area: ~560 acres under U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Special Use Permit
Private Land/Buildings: ½ acre base area (parking, lodge, support buildings, yurts)
Adjacent 11-acre parcel available separately (not included in sale), ideal for expansion
Improvements & Assets
• Trails: 33+ km groomed Nordic ski trails; 18 km snowshoe trails; 5 km dog-friendly trails
Structures:
• 850 sq. ft. base lodge (office, rentals, retail).
• Four ski-in/ski-out overnight yurts (wood stoves, bunks, furnishings).
• Warming yurt (rented as an overnight yurt in summer, but ideal for retreat, yoga classes, etc.) and outbuildings.
• 40-car parking lot.
Equipment:
• Snowmobiles (all but one owned outright), grooming equipment, rental fleet (150+ skis, 30+ snowshoes,
fat bikes), maintenance tools
Digital Assets:
• EnchantedForestXC.com, EFXC.com, EnchantedForest.ski, reservation software, customer database,
marketing goodwill.
Trademarks/Name:
• “Enchanted Forest” and associated web assets included.
Operations
• Winter Season: Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, yurts, retail & rentals.
• Summer/Fall Uses: Hiking, mountain biking, trail running, wildlife viewing, weddings, events, stargazing.
Staffing: Typically 5–8 seasonal winter employees, part-time summer staff.
Ownership Structure: Organized as a New Mexico LLC.
Forest Service Special Use Permit
• Authorization ID: QUE52. Term: Expires 12/31/2053.
Area Covered:
• 560 acres (Carson National Forest).
Fee Structure:
• Currently a percentage of gross revenue (1.5% quarterly).
Transferability:
• Permit is not transferable; a new buyer must apply for a new permit. The USFS issues new permits
following a vetting process (financial & technical capacity).
Uses Authorized:
Human-powered recreation (skiing, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, yurts, disc golf, etc.).
Growth & Development Potential
• Master Development Plan (2015) outlines expansion opportunities:
• New base lodge or retreat center.
• Expanded overnight accommodations (yurts, cabins).
• Summer adventure uses (zipline, canopy tours).
• Parking, entrance, and infrastructure upgrades.
Adjacent 11-acre parcel presents opportunity for private lodge construction, septic, and well.
Key Considerations for Buyers
• Permit Renewal & Compliance: USFS requires annual operations plans and inspections; permit compliance
history is strong.
Financials: Income, expenses, revenues, and historical visitation data available only upon execution of NDA.
• Nonprofit Potential: Sellers note that converting to a nonprofit ownership structure is possible.
Health & Transition: Sale is motivated by owner health and the need to pass operations to the next generation
• Location: 29 Sangre de Cristo Dr., Red River, NM 87558