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Taos Ski Valley blends Swiss/French/Austrian founders' roots with the traditions and customs of the local Hispanic and Pueblo Indian cultures and comes up with something unique and almost magical. Home of extreme skiing in the U.S., Taos' terrain was first tamed by founder Ernie Blake. But, it is not just a resort for experts, having loads of beginner and intermediate runs, and one of the nation's best ski schools. It also has an excellent children's day care and ski facility, some superb lodges, and beautiful scenery. Its hike-to terrain is world-famous, but don't come to party all night - most people are too tired after a day on the slopes to rock 'n' roll after sunset, though the venerable charms of the Hotel St. Bernard's bar always await. Taos used to be skiers' only, but no more. Snowboarders are welcome.
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Lodging Profile
Accomodations for over 1,000 with easy access to the lifts in the charming alpine village of the base area, and another 2,500 pillows available in the town of Taos just 19 miles away.
Services Profile
The town of Taos, about 30 minutes away, has convenient daily air service from Albuquerque on Rio Grande Air. There is also shuttle bus service between the Albuqerque airport and the resort (a three-hour drive), and four-wheel drive rentals. There are more than 85 restaurants and bars, and many one-of-a-kind retail shops (in the town of Taos and the resort), and lots of choices in ski retail and rental shops.
Area Recreation Profile
Hiking, horseback riding, chairlift rides, llama treks, star gazing, fishing, white water sports, birding, and fishing. Also enjoy fine music, barn dancing, and more.
Snowboarding Profile
Important Dates
- Projected Days Open: 131
- Days Open Last Year: 137
- Years Open: 53
- Average Snowfall: 775 cm
Terrain Type
Beginner Runs:  24% |
Intermediate Runs:  25% |
Advanced Runs:  31% |
Expert Runs:  20% |
Lifts
- Total # Of Lifts:
12 - Gondolas & Trams:
N/A
- High Speed Sixes:
N/A - High Speed Quads:
N/A
- Quad Chairs:
4 - Triple Chairs:
1
- Double Chairs:
5 - Surface Lifts:
2
Elevation
- Top: 3804 m
- Vertical Drop: 989 m
- Bottom: 2815 m
- Longest Run: 3.3 km
- Skiable Terrain: 524 hectares
- Snow Making: 262 hectares
Taos Contact Information
Taos Ski Valley
P.O. Box 90
Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 
Phone: (505) 776-2291
Location
Nearby Resorts
- Red River (15.7 km)
- Enchanted Forest (16.3 km)
- Angel Fire (29.4 km)
- Sipapu Ski (46.9 km)
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