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Taos Ski Valley

Mountain Activities & Statistics

Winter Activities In Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, renowned for its expert skiing terrain, also includes a tremendous number of beginner and intermediate runs. Off the ski slopes you can enjoy other winter activities, such as a guided snowshoe hike, snowmobile tour the high country above Taos, or kick back in a hot tub under the stars.

The whole family can enjoy the new Eis Haus conveniently located in the Lower Plaza. Skaters of all abilities and ages will enjoy ice skating in the afternoons and evenings all season long! Skaters will enjoy the large built-in fireplaces with seating adjacent to the ice.

Kids can have a blast participating in Children’s Snowsports programs for young skiers and snowboarders. Reservations are required.

Bring your own sled and take a run on the sledding hill next to the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa and Gondolita. Other activities include ski & snowboard lessons at the Rio Hondo Learning Center, snowshoeing and snowmobiling adventures.

Taos Ski Valley Mountain Statistics

Average Annual Snowfall:	300 inches
Average Days Of Sunshine:	300+ days
Total Acreage:	1,294 acres
Number of Trails:	110 total \| 24% beginner, 25% intermediate, 51% expert
Number of Lifts:	13 Total Lifts \| 1 gondola, 2 high-speed quads, 2 fixed-grip quads, 4 triples, 3 surface lifts
Base Elevation:	9,350 feet / 2,849 meters
Summit Elevation:	12,481 feet / 3,804 meters
Vertical Drop:	3,131 feet / 914 meters
Uphill Capacity:	More than 15,000 skiers per hour (19,000 inc. carpets)

Winter sports at Taos Ski Valley are made possible through a unique public-private partnership with the United States Forest Service which manages portions of the federal land utilized for these activities.