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Welcome to Taos Ski Valley

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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 of Taos Ski Valley are here to greet and comfort you – as they have been for centuries of people before us.

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Discover Taos Ski Valley, our rich culture and all it has to offer

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Breakfast, Slopeside Lunch, Lively Après Ski and Fine Dining

Tuna sandwich with greens and an orange slice from Der Garten in Taos Ski Valley

Our Location

Taos Ski Valley is 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 Taos 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 Ski Valley became 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 Taos Air, visitors from Texas and California can fly directly to the Taos airport, instead of flying into Santa Fe or Albuquerque.

Featured Businesses

Beautiful fly fishing scene with canyon walls

Solitary Angler

Superior Fly Fishing without the crowds open year round! From high mountain lakes and streams to wild…

Summer on the Rio Condo with a view of the lodge to the green mountains.

Edelweiss Lodge and Spa

The Edelweiss Lodge & Spa combines the charm and perfect location of the original Edelweiss Hotel with a…

Public transportation bus service in Taos, New Mexico

North Central Regional Transit District

The North Central Regional Transit District provides free and premium fare-based bus transit  throughout the counties of north…

Whitewater rafting the Rio Grande with New Mexico River Adventures

New Mexico River Adventures

New Mexico’s Top Rated Rafting, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Rock Climbing Outfitter. A full service Tour…

Shoppers walking in the John Dunn Shops

John Dunn Shops

The John Dunn Shops are located in the heart of Taos’ historic district on a shaded walkway linking…

Whitewater rafters with paddles up

Los Rios River Runners

No rafting company in New Mexico has more experience whitewater rafting in the Taos area than Los Rios…

Joel Schantz Berkshire Hathaway real estate team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate Joel Schantz, QB. Schantz & Co.

Walk through the doors of our featured properties online, enhanced with Virtual Tours, mobile apps, and convenience. View…

Upcoming Events

Taos Fall Arts Festival

Taos Fall Arts Festival

Founded in 1973 by a group of artists and gallerists. Over the years, other art events have set their dates to coincide with Fall Arts. The season has come to be known as “Grand Fall Arts” and it’s a most exciting time to visit. Nestled amongst breathtaking vistas, blanketed under luminous skies,…

Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy

Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy

Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy is an exercise in unearthing images of the drovers, fiddlers, cowpunchers, cattle rustlers, cooks, singers, bulldogers, and bronc busters with African heritage in the American South. This exhibition will balance historical narratives and archival photographs depicting life and work of the cattle drivers from…

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Dreaming About Winter?

Explore All That Taos Ski Valley Has To Offer

The Highline Blog

Top Trails for Fall Color

Top Trails for Fall Color

Golden Yellow, Fiery Reds and Brilliant Blue Skies When nighttime lows dip into the 40s to 30s and the smell of piñon-smoke lingers over early mornings, the deciduous aspen stands begin to change color in the high elevations of Taos Ski Valley. First, a hint of yellow, then a fiery…

New Mexico vs. Colorado

New Mexico vs. Colorado

Look, we love our neighbors to the north. In comparing our states, both at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains, you’re right if you think of beautiful mountain views, but a bit of a similar climate is about all that we share. Taoseños believe that we have the perfect…

In the Plaza You’re World’s Away

In the Plaza You’re World’s Away

When the snow is long gone and warm days stretch gloriously until sundown, Taos Ski Valley transforms into a summer adventure paradise. Take a couple days off at 9,321 feet. You’ll find the heart of the Valley in our Village at the base area of the mountain. After the lovely…

Trail Running

Trail Running

What is the intersection of long distance running and high-speed hiking? Trail running. Straddling the running and mountain recreation sectors, trail running has never been more popular. The Outdoor Foundation reports that trail running now draws more participants than hiking, with an 8 percent growth spurt in a mere three years. Luckily…

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