Taos Ski Valley

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Jack Lee
SnowPak Local Insider
Jack Lee
Pros
  • Top resort for advanced skiers and boarders; more than half the terrain is rated expert
  • Spectacular views from the top of Kachina Peak
  • Excellent facilities for families including daycare and children’s ski programs
Cons
  • Its popularity means it’s often crowded during holidays

Overall

4.3

The only real ski destination in New Mexico, Taos' steep slopes and fun backcountry are a haven for advanced and expert skiers. On the other hand, beginners and freestylers might be disappointed by the lack of variety here. Regardless of the weather conditions, the resort generally holds powder well and will have good packed snow in between storms. Just note, there are tons of cliff zones all over the mountain so don't cut the ropes. 

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Taos Ski Valley Reviews

Fabulous 4.4 / 5
based on 34 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Superb!5 / 5Dec 20, 2007
FFrank
I learned how to ski there then spent my honeymoon there at Snakedance Inn. Fantastic!
Superb!5 / 5Oct 13, 2007
BBob
Taos combines all the things I look for in a ski park: long runs, short wait times for lifts, good accomodations and dining options after a day on the slopes.
Very Good!4 / 5Jul 25, 2005
PPat
Terrific scenery, with good access and location to meet family. TOurism impact is not as destructive to natural system as other areas.
Very Good!4 / 5Feb 25, 2005
JJaime
Awesome terrain, + surrounding NM is great place to discover while not on the slopes.