Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico Resort Information

Taos Ski Valley

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

Other Services

Contact Info

Directions

Taos Ski Valley is located two and one half hours from Albuquerque airport and 20 miles from the Taos Airport. Just 18 miles outside historic Taos, N.M., a village composed of traditional adobe buildings provides the only break in hundreds of square miles of arid mesa land. Taos is one of the world's most unique and picturesque ski resorts. It is a place where one can escape into the ancient cultures of the Southwest or explore the side of a vast mountain that has been opened up for skiing but not tamed. Taos combines the warm ambiance of a small European-style village nestled at the base of a great mountain, a superb ski school and an ambiance founded on the classic pleasures of alpine skiing.

Located in the southern Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, at the same latitude as northern Africa, Taos blends its high elevation and arid desert climate to provide skiers with the perfect conditions; light dry snow and bright sunshine. View the webcam for current conditions! Taos Ski Valley offers variety of accommodations , entertainment, & activities for the entire family, year-round! It has been called a skier's mountain, and rightly so. From the famed steeps to gentle bowls, Taos' terrain appeals to the super-expert and the beginner alike. With a peak elevation of 11,819 feet, a base of 9,207 feet and 1,294 acres of ski trails, Taos offers varied and challenging terrain to delight skiers of all abilities.

One of Taos' most enduring ski traditions is the steep skiing off The Ridge. This requires a hike of anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour to get to these "extreme, double-diamond" runs. The reward is the best "steep and deep" skiing in America and a chance to experience off piste skiing in a relatively safe environment. If you really want your child to learn to ski, Taos is the place to make it happen. The Children's Program instructors specialize in turning kids into confident skiers who develop a lifelong love for the sport. While many resorts have traded in their personality for large-scale development, Taos has preserved its soul. Ernie's son, Mickey, and the rest of the Blake family are committed to maintaining the character of Taos.

Ski season dates	November 22, 2006 - March 30, 2008
Skiable Acreage	1,294 acres (524 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall	305 in (775 cm)
Summit Elevation	11,819 ft (3,602 m)
Base Elevation	9,207 ft (2,806 m)
Vertical Drop	2,612 ft (796 m)
Longest Run	30,360 ft (9,254 m)
Terrain parks	1
Snowmaking	100%

Number of Lifts	12	Lift Capacity	15,000 per hour

Gondola (4 people)		Double Chairs	5
Hi Speed Quads		Surface Lifts	2
Triple Chairs	1	Poma Lifts
Quad Chairs	4	Rope Tows

	Easy	24%
	Intermediate	25%
	Advanced/Expert	51%

Child Care	Yes	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	Yes	Snowboard Rentals	No
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	No
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

Taos Ski Valley, Inc
Post Office Box 90, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico 87525
tsv@skitaos.org
866.968.7386

Snow Phone
505.776.2916

Ernie Blake Ski School
sstsv@skitaos.org
866.968.7386 ext. 1355

Ticket Office
tickets@skitaos.org
866.968.7386 ext. 1262

Taos Ski & Boot Company
tsbc@skitaos.org
866.968.7386 ext. 1252

Village of Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce
www.taosskivalley.com
info@taosskivalley.com

Reservations
Southern Rockies Reservations
866.250.7313

Taos Ski Valley Vacations
800.238.2829

Driving to the Town of Taos
FROM	DISTANCE	APX. DRIVING TIMES
ALBUQUERQUE	135 miles	2hrs 15min
AMARILLO	302 miles	4hrs 30min
AUSTIN	764 miles	12hrs
BRECKENRIDGE	263 miles	4hrs
COLORADO SPRINGS	230 miles	3hrs 45min
CRESTED BUTTE	271 miles	4hrs 15min
DALLAS	682 miles	10hrs 30min
DENVER	300 miles	4hrs 30min
DURANGO	208 miles	3hrs 15min
EL PASO	400 miles	6hrs
OKLAHOMA CITY	558 miles	8hrs 15min
PHOENIX	568 miles	8hrs 30min
SANTA FE	72 miles	1hr 15min
TELLURIDE	324 miles	5hrs
TUCSON	569 miles	8hrs 30min
VAIL	276 miles	4hrs 30min

Directions to the Town of Taos

From Albuquerque:
I-25 to Santa Fe; exit on 599 north to by-pass Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.

From Arizona:
I-40 to Albuquerque; I-25 to Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.

From Denver:
I-25 to Colorado Springs to Walsenburg; Hwy. 160 to Fort Garland; Hwy. 159 and Hwy. 522 to Taos.

From Vail:
I-70 to Copper Mountain; Hwy. 91 to Leadville; Hwy. 24 and Hwy. 17 to Alamosa; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.

From Breckenridge:
Hwy. 9 to Fairplay; Hwy. 285 and Hwy. 17 to Alamosa; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.

From Crested Butte:
Hwy. 135 to Gunnison; Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 17 to Alamosa; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.

From Durango:
Hwy. 160 to Pagosa Springs; Hwy. 84 to Chama; Hwy. 17 to Antonito; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.

From West Texas:
I-40 to Clines Corners; Hwy. 285 to I-25 to Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.

Air Travel

Taos Municipal Airport 5800-foot runway, 75-foot width, 7094-foot elevation, U-122.8, AWOS 132.975, RCO 122.25, FPO 129.975, 100LL, Jet-a hanger available. 505.758.4500 and 505.737.0505

Airlines servicing Albuquerque, Denver and Colorado Springs America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Great Lakes, Mesa Air, Northwest Reno Air, Southwest (Albuquerque only), United, US Air, Western Pacific (Colorado Springs only)

Car Rental Companies

Hertz 800.654.3131

Dollar Rent A Car 800.800.4000

Enterprise Taos office, 505.758.5553

Bus Shuttles

The Chili Line is the public transportation system from the Town of Taos to Taos Ski Valley. The shuttle runs several times per day.

Frequent daily and weekend shuttle bus service operates between the Albuquerque airport, Taos and Taos Ski Valley. Travel time is approximately three hours. Schedules are available from the following companies.

Faust's Transportation 888.830.3410 and 505.758.3410

Twin Hearts Express 800.654.9456 and 505.751.1201