Taos Ski Valley - Lodging & Activities

A winding mountain road runs between dark green fir trees and yellow aspens.

A wooden sign in the middle of a pale grass field reads "Stay on Trail"

A deep gorge with a distant river at the bottom.

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Welcome to Taos Ski Valley

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The inspiring mountains, big skies, and acres of wide-open National Forest land are here to greet and comfort you – as they have been for centuries of people before us.

If you’re looking for accommodations, you can inquire directly with our lodgers with “Request Lodging“.

You can ask a real person any questions you may have with “Ask A Local“.

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Check our Currently Open page for the latest listing of restaurants, shops, and activities open when you are here.

Our Location

We are located an easy drive from the Town of Taos, which sits at the base of the mountains. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Taos Plaza to the Ski Valley, passing through historic villages and mountain canyons. The area’s early ski pioneers, residents, and employees blended their love of skiing with the local Native American and Spanish cultures to craft a mountain retreat out of an old mining town. Over the years, Taos has become world-renowned for steep runs of powdery, dry snow in the winter and stunning forest surroundings in the spring and summer.

With unprecedented access courtesy of JSX, visitors from Texas and Colorado can fly directly to the Taos airport, instead of flying into Santa Fe or Albuquerque.

Follow along as we head up NM-150 from the base of the mountains just north of Taos up to the Village of Taos Ski Valley.

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Oct 1

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After a 2 year break from the Ride the Rift event, 125 local riders ages 2-80 came out for the much missed and much loved Community Ride Day with @fitaos96 on Sunday!

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What a beautiful #SundayFunday it was at the Taos Valley Overlook trails with such a wide range of the community showing up young and old, including 12 men and 6 women over 60, and 27 guys and 22 gals 18 and under!! Plus, 40 volunteers, many of whom worked half of the day and pedaled for the other half.

Most miles male = 48.8 miles Mark Johnson age 68
Most miles female = Isla Chavez age 16 on high school team
Most miles 13 and under junior male = 1st Rio Johnson and 2nd Gray Shepherd both age 13 8th graders on middle school team
Most miles 13 and under junior females = 1st Larka Schultz 7th grader and 2nd Kalia Velarde 6th grader on middle school team;
Most miles 80+ = Bob Franklin

@taos_composite High School team athletes kept it tempered at about 30 miles to prepare for the Conference Championship race this coming weekend in Nathrop, CO. The Nathrop race completes the 4 race series and is the final race to determine who qualifies for Colorado League State Championships. Huge! The middle school team has 2 races left in the NM series, one at Pajarito and one in Socorro.

Big thanks to @taossearchandrescue and @mypubliclands staff for their support onsite, and our local shop fam from @rift.cycles for donating tune time!

Check @fitaos96 and 🔗 in Story for Be FIT raffle tickets, raising funds to help them provide more scholarships to get more kids outdoors!

#taos #taosnewmexico #taosskivalley #riftvalleytrail #taosoverlooktrail #taosmtb #mtb #mountainbiking #communityday #communityride #biketaos #trailtuesday

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Sep 29

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Too rich not to share 🍭 #taos #taossunset #sunset #aboutlastnight #shotoniphone16pro #iphone16pro #sunsetsfordays #mesasunset #weekendvibes #goodnighttaos #taossky #taoslight #lastlight #virga #highdesert #northernnewmexico #landscapephotography #pano #panorama

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Sep 27

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Good morning, friends!

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The rise and shine on Pueblo land is a little different ✨And Kevin Whitefeather’s dad, Jimmy Morningtalk’s name says it all.

This inspiration behind @whitefeathertours was a tribal leader and a man of integrity. His commitment to uphold the Red Willow culture and to give back to his people are the values that shaped both the creation of the Morningtalk Indian Shop that you can visit at the Pueblo and guided Kevin to embark on this new venture of teaching and connection.

The only native owned and operated tour outfit in Taos, #whitefeathertours is a one of a kind experience, whether you take part in the Sunset Tour or the Red Willow Tour.
The goal is an open exchange between guests and members of the Red Willow people, their way or life and land, sharing perspectives and revealing a new understanding guided by deep spiritual tradition.

Visit whitefeathertours.com to book, don’t miss this Monday’s Feast Day celebrations @taospueblo free and open to the public during the day, and stop by the Morningtalk Shop while your at it to take something special home with you!

Buffalo Tour soon 🙏

#taos #taospueblo #tradition #redwillowpeople #feastday #sangeronimo #NewMexicoTRUE #taosskivalley #fall #fallfeels #fallinthemountains #harvest #fallharvest #harvestseason #celebration #festival #fallfestival #weekendplans #mondaymotivation #tgif

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Sep 20

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Your Fall Equinox weekend forecast in the mountains is colorful and cozy ☺️🌬️🍁Time to start bundling up and we have just the thing!

☝️ Taos Adobe Quilting is open year round but now is the best time to pay a visit. This dreamy source for Southwestern fabrics, quilts ready-to-buy, patterns and more set up shop off the Plaza on Teresita Lane (NW corner near the Alley Cantina) nearly 20 years ago. Stepping into this quaint shop is like embarking on a journey through the rich tapestry of Taos’s cultural heritage with approx 2,000 bolts of quilting fabrics adorning every surface! From intricate patterns inspired by the region’s indigenous cultures to motifs that pay homage to its breathtaking landscapes, each tells a story rooted in the soul of #Taos. Check out the fabric and upholstery collections crafted by local artists! Open daily 11am-4pm (12-3pm on Sundays).

✌️Tomorrow Sat, Sept 21 from 11am-5pm pop into a special community DIP N DYE event at @taoswools with @arroyosecolive on your way up or down from @skitaos #oktoberfest. Watch Joe Barry and Laurel Taylor of @wilde.ink do their magic and participate in workshops from artists to learn their process! You’re invited to bring a garment to dip! 🧶 Specializing in Churro and other sheep’s wools, the yarn shop triples as a contemporary weaving gallery and a weaving classroom in Arroyo Seco. With @wilde.ink imagery, Laurel creates apparel and accessories adorned with hand pulled prints, large scale hand-dyed, handmade cotton tapestries and works on paper!

🤟Celebrating Fiber Artists, Ranchers and Sheep, the Taos Wools Festival weaves its way to Revolt Gallery Sat Oct 5 9am-5pm & Sun, Oct 9 (to 4pm) 🆓! Meet and buy work from local makers like our very own 🤖 @pyramiddyeworks who makes our website and data run like clockwork and some other incredible software of her own!

Now, here’s your actual weather forecast for THIS weekend in #taosskivalley 🥶

Saturday, September 21: High 61°F/Low 35°F (20% rain/snow at night!)
Sunday, September 22: High 51°F/Low 36°F

#winteriscoming #fallishere #fallequinox #autumnalequinox #fall #weaving #dyeing #wool #handdyedyarn #yarn #blockprinting #taosartist #taosart #taosnews

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Sep 18

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Sep 18

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Do you see what we see? Look a little closer in the trees!

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#summerstorm #monsoon #monsoonseason #taosmountain #rainbow #rainbowseason #rainbowsunset #sangredecristomountains #carsonnationalforest #taospueblo #taos #taosrainbow #summerrain #summer #endofsummer #fallleaves #fallcolors #fallfoliage #fallinthemountains #harvestmoon #fullmoon

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Sep 17

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Pool season may have wrapped, but another is just beginning, and the skies are clearing for @taostennis!

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If you’re planning a #fall visit to @taos, Quail Ridge condo resort’s vacation rentals include free membership at the tennis club, from daily clinics and drop ins, to USTA tournaments and private lessons… all right on your doorstep! Plus, its 7.5 acres of Sangre de Cristo Mountain views are centrally located between Town and #TaosSkiValley giving you convenient access to all the fall hikes you can zip up to… and an option you may not have thought of for @skitaos #skiseason!

To check availability, visit quailridgetaos.com through 🔗 in Story and for upcoming tournament schedule check out taostennis.com, including the 42nd Annual Aqui en Taos Tournament for two weekends of competition: September 28-29 Men’s & Women’s Singles and October 5-6: Men’s & Women’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles with the one and only Tournament Director Kurt Edelbrock presiding!

#taos #taostennis #tennisanyone #sunshinefordays #skitaos #quailridgetaos #fallbreak #fallvacation #fallleaves #fallhike #sangredecristomountains

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Sep 14

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Last Saturday summer sips… or dunks! 🐕🥵🌊🥇🍻 Either way it’s a winning weekend with the Resort’s Bull of Woods Marathon and Half Marathon, and we’re celebrating by hitting the Hondo to cool off. Awesome porón trophies engraved by hand on-site by the @skitaos events team. Doesn’t get cooler than that 😎💪🙌

Griddling outside again tomorrow 🍔🌭🌶️ and then, you guessed it, #TAOSOktoberfest for a final summer send off! Come join us in the Village for our favorite annual romp, Saturday, September 21 to Sunday the 22nd.

Ski you 🔜

#skitaos #taosskivalley #bullofthewoodsmarathon #marathon #mountainrace #halfmarathon #mountainmarathon #summerinthemountains #taos #weekendplans #weekendwarrior #funinthesun #oktoberfest

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Sep 13

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A gentle Friday reminder to take a stroll and pop in for whatever surprises are on the menu. Even good advice! 🤣

@johndunnshops✖️@cafesagradotaos

A nice place to hang, inside and out!

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#imnotyourtherapist #treatyoself #itsfriday #tgif #taos #johndunnshops #itstheweekend #weekendready #weekendvibes #weekendmood #friyay #bobatea #latte #mochi #treats #coffee #retailtherapy #tazadecafe #tazas #coffeeshop #coffeeshoplife

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Sep 12

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Sep 11

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Outside and in, we are falling for color. Here are some special ways to tie it all together 🌬️🍂🍁

@flytaossky 🛩️ Fall and winter are the coolest times to fly. Owner and pilot Michael McCann navigates you over our TSV canyon on a flawlessly unforgettable aerial tour.

@riograndeballoons 🎈As above so below! Owner-operated is the name of the game here in @Taos and Sol Lothe loves to fly and it shows! Dip into the Rio Grande Gorge at sunrise for river views like you’ve never seen before.

@heritageinspirations 🏜️ In September, NM-wide, use code LOCALS to get 10% any tour but glamping! Highlights include City Different E-Bike Tour in beautiful Santa Fe, the Acoma Day Tour + Chaco Canyon Day Tour Bundle and even get a jumpstart on winter with @taoschic’s amazing Snowshoe Adventure and a picnic lunch from @manzanita_market beginning Dec 15!

@naturalretreats 💆🏽‍♀️ Relax and recharge at a vacation home in Arroyo Seco where the mountains are at your doorstep. Soledad, located on 11.5 acres, is the ultimate 3 bedroom desert retreat with breathtaking views of Kachina Peak, fenced-in back patio, private hot tub, fire pit, and gas grill. Plus, it’s conveniently located 20 minutes from Taos so enjoy dark sky stargazing!

Premiere Properties 🎨 If we had to pick where to stay in #Taos for the holidays this would be it! Los Mellizos is historic, charming and renovated! This artistic 2 bedroom both with in-suite full tub shower bathrooms is just a 2 block stroll into town, plus private yard!

@alpinevillagesuites 🐶 This centrally located ski lodge is amazing in fall and pet-friendly! Suites have fireplaces and some even balconies overlooking the picturesque Hondo River. When temps drop in Oct and first snows overlap with fall colors, you’ll be cozy for the best show of the season!

@kandaharcondos 🏰 The only true ski in/ski out condo @skitaos!

@hoteldonfernando🌵Check in with the @hiltonhonors for perks! Rooms and suites in a casita-style layout, catering for biz meetings and a restaurant/bar on-site!

Cutthroat Flyfishing 🎣 Yearround rainbows inside our most beautiful streams. From novice to expert! Call or text owner and guide Steve 575.776.5703.

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Tarantula Trivia PSA!

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Why did the tarantula cross the road? Looking for love of course! Yes, the annual right of lusty passages has begun here in Northern New Mexico… From highway to garaje! It’s a long walk in search of love for many of these little guys so be aware especially when you are operating a fast motor vehicle.

🖤 Male tarantulas will travel up to 20 miles in search of a female! It’s not migration, it’s amor! 😉

🖤 Per @nationalparkservice, female tarantulas can live up to 30 years, while their male counterparts generally live 10 years or less. This can be attributed to differences in lifestyle - females wait in the protection of their burrow until a male arrives at the doorstep. This active search for a mate puts them in harm’s way — like the threat of becoming roadkill! Tarantulas despite popular culture’s insistence on making you want to fear them as predatory and creepy are just docile shy guys at heart 💔 So if you spot one on the prowl give him a brake, especially on 64 and those long mesa stretches like West Rim.

🖤 If you see a tarantula in New Mexico, it will most likely be the Texas Brown tarantula. In the higher elevations (over 4,000 ft.) of New Mexico like here in Taos, you’ll more likely come across the Grand Canyon Black tarantula, a good chance the individual we saw on Devisadero Loop last October - telltale male. They tend to be smaller than the Texas Brown with the males having a bluish-black color with orange hairs on the abdomen (the females are chocolate brown in color.)

#tarantula #tarantulas #tarantulamating #tarantulaseason #taostarantula #taos #taosnewmexico #mondaymotivation

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Sep 8

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Fall Break or Spring Break?!?

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Either way, we always brake for @taosmtb and an 🧊cold refreshment no matter what the season !!!

Remember, Oktoberfest @skitaos is a family-friendly event and will be held exclusively down at the Village of Taos Ski Valley base this year!

Purchase advance 🎟️ for the weekend-long festivities officially closing out summer here at TSV Saturday September 21-Sunday September 22 at taosskivalley.com/events!

#skitaos #taosskivalley #tmba #taos #taosmtb #taosoktoberfest #fallisintheair #fall #summer #lifesabeach #summervibes #summerinthemountains #beachvolleyball #oktoberfest

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Dog day afternoon at the Visitor Chalet soaking in the sun and our first fall colors. 62° with chance of wildflowers!

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It’s a tad early for the seasonal transition in these parts and that means we get to enjoy a colorful overlap.

More nice things to look for as we round out summer:

- This Weekend: @chickensedanband plays from 12-3pm today, @edelweisslodgeandspa Blonde Bear Sunday Brunch and @taosyogacoop mañana
- Next Weekend (9.14): Bull of the Woods Marathon and Half Marathon
- Two Weekends (9.21-22): Oktoberfest returns to the Village base!

Also @skitaos Bavarian Restaurant and Scenic Lift Update!

- Chair 4 spins Fri-Sun and these are the new Bav days open
- TAOS bike park is open 7 days a week just note lift-served trails running on the lift schedule 😉
- Chair 1 Sat-Sun

#taos #taosskivalley #livemusic #fallcolors #coolbreeze #changeofseasons #wardrobechange #visitorcenter #chaletlife #tsvpeople #wildflowers

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Sep 5

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Everyone got the memo!

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With @audubonrockies to the north forecasting one of the first big fall migration waves last night at 7 million birds passing through the Colorado flyway, it’s an important lights out alert and heads up for us here in #NorthernNewMexico. The headline is #Warblers, #Woodpeckers and Westerns — Wood Peewee and Tanagers — are back at it in town!

@feedbirder hit @taoslandtrust’s Rio Fernando Park yesterday for the skinny on who exactly is prepping to pack up and ship out in one of our most important @team_ebird hotspots and activity was escalating and changing rapidly here in @taos!

Many of our spring and summer visitors were back down from higher elevations where they spend the summer and loading up on the abundant insect protein calories. Our year-round residents were enjoying that, too, and also stashing some of the nuttier and seedier variety for the winter! Here is a snapshot of the hour observation:

#WilsonsWarbler
#YellowRumpedWarbler
#macgillivrayswarbler (female active in the alfalfa and Siberian elm, male not 📷 spotted with her in the shrubs)
#WilliamsonsSapsucker male and female
#NorthernFlickerFemale
#RedNapedSapsucker male
#WesternWoodPeewee
#WesternTanager female
#Whitebreastednuthatch
#RufousHummingbird female
#BlackchinnedHummingbird
#BlackCappedChickadee
#AmericanRobin juvenile

For #songbirds, #migration is the most difficult time of year. As they pass through thousands of miles of varied terrain, migrants must navigate a host of threats while urgently searching for #habitat like the Rio Fernando #Wetland where they can rest and refuel. And in a pioneering study published last week in the Proceedings of the @national_academy_of_sciences, researchers discovered that songbirds socialize across species lines, forming “migrating communities” as they travel. Pretty cool.

Have you noticed changes in your backyard? Have you left up your #hummingbird feeders for the late season stragglers?

Happy birding everyone!

#fallmigration #newmexicobirding #taosbirding #taos #warblersofinstagram #taoslandtrust #riofernandopark #NewMexicoTrue #taosnewmexico

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