Mountain Information | Taos Ski Valley

Stats & Hours

GUEST SERVICES

Getting Here

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RESORT INFORMATION & HOURS

Winter 25

Lake Fork Ticket Office: 8AM - 4PM | Daily Lifts: 9AM - 4PM | Daily*

*weather permitting

TAOS SKI VALLEY 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, 1 double
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)
Snowmaking Capabilities - ~100% of beginner and intermediate slopes

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.

GUEST SERVICES

Getting Here

TAOS Ski Valley is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where the Rockies begin. This part of Northern New Mexico offers spectacular scenery, meaningful exploration, and exceptional outdoor recreation. The region draws the artsy, independent, curious, and resourceful creating a unique community of passionate folks.

Although we are seemingly off the beaten track, TAOS is accesible with direct flights from Texas and California on JSX, and an easy drive from numerous cities throughout the southwest.

See travel times from nearby cities below.

JSX airplane on the runway at Taos Regional Airport

Air Travel

Fall Flights

JSX offers hassle-free travel directly to the Taos Regional Airport from Denver and Las Vegas.

Winter Flights

Winter flights from Austin (EDC), Dallas (DAL), Denver (BJC), Los Angeles (BUR), and San Diego (CLD) return for Winter 25 with the most robust flight schedule yet!

Santa Fe Airport - Services two airlines with daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, and Phoenix.

Albuquerque International Sunport - Home to 7 major airlines and offers nonstop flights to 24 major cities.

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