Sierra Blanca New Mexico Vintage Ski Patch:Sierra Blanca (also called the White Mountains) is a range of volcanic mountains in Lincoln and Otero counties of south-central New Mexico. The range is about 40 miles from north to south and 20 miles (32 km) wide, and is dominated by Sierra Blanca Peak, whose highest point is at 11,981 feet. The peak is located on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation 10 miles west-northwest of Ruidoso and 30 miles north-northeast of Alamogordo. The eastern foothills of the Sierra Blanca range include the town of Ruidoso, and the area has a number of popular hiking and camping destinations.
Sierra Blanca Peak is the towering backdrop and snow-maker for Ski Apache, the southernmost major ski resort in North America. The peak of Sierra Blanca is located on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. Ski Apache, on the other hand - is located mostly on land within the Lincoln National Forest and is operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe's Inn of the Mountain Gods. Iron on or sew this fun patch to your jacket, cap, backpack or other items, or give it as a great gift to skier & snowboarder friends!.Size - 3 inch diameter
