Taos

Skiing Taos

Founded in 1955 by Ernie Blake, who flew over New Mexico until he found the one perfect north-facing cirque. Over 50% expert terrain, 300+ days of sunshine, and a cultural landscape — Native American, Spanish, Anglo — that no other US resort can replicate.

Terrain by Level

Beginners: Improved beginner terrain at the base area with the recent village redevelopment.

Intermediates: Runs off Lift 1 and Lift 4 with well-groomed blues. Honeysuckle is a sheltered, scenic intermediate zone.

Advanced: Kachina Peak (3,804m) drops into sustained steep chutes. Al's Run is the signature — a relentless mogul field visible from the base. Find an expert instructor at Taos →

Choosing a Ski School

The Ernie Blake Ski School pioneered structured multi-day ski weeks in the US and remains one of the most respected in the country.

Insider Tips

• 300+ days of sunshine. Sunniest ski resort in America.
• Taos Pueblo (1,000+ year-old UNESCO site) is 30 minutes from the ski valley.
• Taos is on the Ikon Pass.
• Green chile is on everything in New Mexico. Order the green chile cheeseburger at the Bavarian Lodge.