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Taos Ski Resort Guide

Taos, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift3,410m
Resort Height2,810m
 Nearest AirportAlbuquerque
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Taos

The ski area of Taos is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,810m.

Summary

Taos has direct access to 108 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,810m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,410m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Taos offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Taos offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Taos.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Taos?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 26 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Taos Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
56
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
28
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
26
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
12

Altitudes & Slopes

Taos Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,410m
Lowest Piste2,810m
Resort Altitude (Taos)2,810m
Max Vertical600m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Taos has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Taos
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Taos?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in San Juan, New Mexico.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Taos is Albuquerque, 149 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 15,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 32 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Taos open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November (Opens Thanksgiving but then Thursdays - Sundays Only Up To Christmas Week when full time for rest of season), and usual closing is Early April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Taos