A lone skier dressed in black moves past the camera on a white powder day.
A chairlift passes in front of Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley.

Welcome to Taos Ski Valley

Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip

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

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

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

Keep up to date with the latest by joining our email list!

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

Stay

Mountain Lodges, Cozy Condos, and Restful Rooms for Your Next Getaway

Bedroom with kiva fireplace and viga beam ceiling

Explore

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

Colorful prayer flags fly on top of Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley

Play

​Fun and Adventure in Summer and Winter

A snowboarder catches air coming out of the trees at Taos Ski Valley

Dine

Breakfast, Slopeside Lunch, Lively Après Ski and Fine Dining

Breakfast tacos, home fries and fresh sliced tomatoes on a white plate

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 Taos Air, visitors from Texas and California 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.

Upcoming Events

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Holiday Express Train

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Holiday Express Train

Oh, what fun it is to ride our Holiday Express Train! Step aboard our National Historic Landmark for a trip you will never forget. This winter, experience the magic of the holiday season aboard the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. All of us at Cumbres & Toltec, invite you, …

Bonfires on Bent Street Holiday Block Party

Bonfires on Bent Street Holiday Block Party

Hosted by the John Dunn Shops and Bent Street merchants. Bonfires and farolitos will warm you up and light the way. Shops will be decorated for the festivities and offer snacks and specials all day. An evening full of blessings, caroling, entertainment, food and hot beverages.

TAOS Community Weekend

TAOS Community Weekend

Join TAOS Resort in welcoming winter with the 2nd annual Community Weekend! Taos County residents can enjoy: Free first-time adult & children’s snowsports lessons – Lesson includes rentals, novice lift tickets, plus kids’ lessons include lunch Free ice skating Winter festivities including crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa, music, community…

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2023 Winter Gear Preview

2023 Winter Gear Preview

BOOT UP! Have you made the rounds at local outfitters to see what’s new and where the early season deals are? We did! Here’s our winter gear preview for 2023-24’s hardware and softwear highlights.   Cottam’s Ski Shop All season rentals. These are the key words at…

A Bird for All Seasons

A Bird for All Seasons

Arriving by air, you may be surprised to know that New Mexico isn’t a dry barren desert!  All across our state and especially here in the north in Taos and Taos Ski Valley, we are a confluence of activity for wildlife. Birds especially love it here thanks to the…

Heritage Inspirations Tours

Heritage Inspirations Tours

“All we cared about as kids were grandma’s tortillas and red chile,” shares Angelisa Murray, owner/operator of Heritage Inspirations (est. 2014), of her formative summers with family in Colorado, making the drive from Arizona through Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Española, all the way up 285 past San…