Hi Karen...

I'm not sure where you are located, but I see many tourists in Santa Fe and here in ABQ look mighty winded and bogged down with headaches. I'm sure you know all the usual precautions to take when upping the elevation significantly.

You know we have some really good trails here in ABQ by the way, which are much closer and cheaper than those in SF. You can ride in the Sandia's (10,000+ feet), a mere 30 minutes from town (by car). I've ridden up there a few times (I'm a roadie but rented a MTB there), and got a full suspension bike rented, a chairlift to the top of the mountain and all-day riding for $40 - if you have your own bikes, the chair lift is just $10.

here's a link if you want to have a look:


www.sandiapeak.com

As for Santa Fe, if you are riding from the ski area mountains then you are going to either see lots of switchbacks (for the easier trails), or a fair amount of downhill (for the harder trails).

A night in Amarillo to help prep you for the altitiude makes sense. Or if you are staying in ABQ, that works too - I've never had a problem being up in the mountains.


Oh and I second the motion, 10,000 waves is a great spa, I love the private hot tubs and baths with great views