Taos Ski Valley
A cult favorite in northern New Mexico with legendary steeps, light powder, and a unique Southwestern character.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
792m (2,598ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,804m (12,480ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,804m (9,199ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
110
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
15
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,500 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
24%
Intermediate
25%
Advanced
51%
Best For
Location
Taos Ski Valley sits in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico, the southern end of the Rocky Mountains. This is high-alpine, continental interior terrain, with peaks rising well above the tree line near the village of Taos.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Santa Fe (SAF), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Santa Fe (SAF)2 hoursDirections
- Albuquerque (ABQ)3.5 hoursDirections
- Colorado Springs (COS)4 hoursDirections
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