Other Winter Activities

It’s More Than Just a ‘Ski’ Valley

Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing & Ice Skating

You don’t have to be a skier or snowboarder to enjoy Taos Ski Valley. The Eis Haus ice skating rink in the Lower Plaza will be sure to have you smiling. Snowmobile tours will take you just shy of treeline with expansive views of the snow-covered Sangre de Cristos. For the little ones, or those young at heart – bring your own sled to the sledding hill, next to the Edelweiss Lodge & Spa and the Gondolita.

Snowshoeing and backcountry skiing provide a unique and fun way to enjoy the outdoors in winter. Enjoy exploring quiet winter trails on a sunny afternoon. Or go on a guided backcountry skiing or snowshoe tour to experience the beauty of hiking in the winter.

You can Snowshoe or backcountry ski (skin) up to Williams Lake—a 4-mile round trip hike from The Bavarian. Other options include Gavilan Trail (3.3 miles one way), Italianos Canyon Trail (3.7 miles one way), Bull of the Woods Trail (3 miles one way), Manzanita Canyon Trail (4.2 miles one way) and Yerba Canyon Trail (3.9 miles one way). All of these trails are accessible from Highway 150.

See all trails in Taos Ski Valley on HikingProject.com – free GPS coordinates, descriptions, photos and other info.

Snowshoe Rentals
Snowshoes/poles rentals for the 2024/25 season: TBA

Location

Town of Taos

Taos Ski Valley

Mountain Skills Guided Backcountry Tours

For 25 years, Mountain Skills Guides have been providing guided outdoor trips in New Mexico and around the world. We now proudly offer guided backcountry skiing and riding in Northern New Mexico near Taos Ski Valley. Some of the regions most accomplished skiers are on staff led by our…

Whitefeather Native Cultural Tours

Whitefeather Native Cultural Tours specializes in cultural immersion, proudly Native-owned and operated. With a legacy deeply rooted in the ancestral lands of the Taos Pueblo also known as the Red Willow People, Whitefeather Tours offers guests a rare and profound opportunity to delve into the heart of indigenous traditions and…

Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures

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Located in and above Taos Ski Valley is one of the most picturesque snowmobile tours you will ever take. Big Al will be your guide up to 11,500 foot elevation with incredible views. The tour includes riding time on the…

Mountain Skills Guided Snowshoe Tours

Discover the serenity and beauty of the mountains on snowshoes! If you enjoy hiking, you’ll love exploring the trails in the winter. Snowshoe through pine forests and aspen groves, along streams, and beautiful views. All that’s needed is an adventuring spirit and some essential clothing. No experience necessary. Book a…

Sledding & Ice Skating

Eis Haus Ice Skating Rink – Opening Thanksgiving Day

Central to the renovated Lower Plaza, Eis Haus adds a fun winter experience to the Taos mix. Skaters of all abilities and ages will enjoy ice-skating in the afternoons and evenings all season long! Large built-in fireplaces with seating adjacent…

Heritage Inspirations

Heritage Inspirations provides year-round, all-inclusive, authentically-curated guided tours that dive deep into the vibrant heritage of Taos and New Mexico.

Heritage Inspriations’ diverse year-round Taos tours peel back the ancient layers of living heritage and explore the wild contrast of the mountains and high…

Heritage Inspirations Snowshoe Tours

Whether you are a skier/snowboarder looking for a different kind of snow adventure or you have never been on snowshoes, Heritage Inspirations snowshoe tours are a great winter experience for everyone!

Your snowshoeing expedition will begin in the lobby of Taos’ El Monte Sagrado Resort, where you will meet your…

Taos Winter Wine Festival

The Taos Winter Wine Festival is a four-day weekend of events featuring the culinary artistry in Taos coupled with wines from 30 Winery Partners from around the world who love to ski. By bringing 30 wineries to Taos to partner with the area’s best restaurants, the schedule of food and…