Photo: Fredlyfish4 / CC BY-SA 4.0About Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley is a ski resort in New Mexico. It offers 3,281 feet of vertical drop, 1,294 skiable acres, 110 marked runs, served by 13 lifts, with an average of about 300" of snow a year. Ernie and Rhoda Blake founded Taos Ski Valley in 1955. The resort remained family-owned for decades before Louis Bacon acquired it in 2013 and continued major lift and village investment. Taos combines 110 trails with a high proportion of advanced and expert terrain. Published base elevation, vertical and lift totals vary by source.
Why Visit Taos Ski Valley?
- 110 runs with 3,281ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 1,294 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 13 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
12,480ft
Summit Elevation
3,804m
9,199ft
Base Elevation
2,804m
3,281ft
Vertical Drop
1,000m
1,294 acres
Skiable Area
523.66 ha
110
Total Runs
5.0mi
Longest Run
8.05km
13
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Taos Ski Valley compares
Terrain Breakdown
24%
25%
51%
●Beginner
24% of trails
■Intermediate
25% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
51% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Taos Ski Valley
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Taos Ski Valley is in New Mexico, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude36.5964
Longitude-105.4542
RegionNew Mexico, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Taos Ski Valley trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Taos Ski Valley averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Taos Ski Valley rates 24% of its terrain as beginner, across 110 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Taos Ski Valley averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,480 ft.
Taos Ski Valley is located in New Mexico, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 36.5964, -105.4542.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Taos Ski Valley, plus any places we've researched.
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