Other names · Taos
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Typically late November to early April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Official website
- https://taosskivalley.com/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Guided via ferrata climbs; UTV tours; Scenic lift rides; Mountain biking.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 3131
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 1294
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 9350
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 12481
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 305
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Getting to Taos Ski Valley — Flights, Driving & Shuttles ↗Regional airport choices; Blake shuttle eligibility; Regional transport directory · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Kachina Peak terrain ↗Kachina Peak has a chairlift as well as a history of hike-to skiing. Terrain openings vary. The Rio Hondo Learning Center serves learners. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Official Taos RV parking ↗Paid, bookable overnight RV parking at Bear Lot, no hookups or showers, maximum vehicle length 30 feet and seven-night limit. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Taos Pueblo visitor calendar ↗Living community may close, including about ten weeks in late winter/early spring; check dates for tours. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Taos Ski Valley Online - The Blake at Taos Ski Valley - Supplier Details ↗An 80-room alpine guesthouse adjacent to Lift 1, with rooms and suites, geothermal pool and hot tubs, ski concierge, lockers and storage. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Edelweiss Lodge & Spa ↗Edelweiss Lodge & Spa. Lodge in the Taos Ski Valley base area. Located at the base of Taos Ski area. Ski in / Ski out. Full-Service Spa, Hot Tub & Dry Sauna, Ski Valet Services, Boot Lockers and On-site Underground Parking. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Alpine Village Suites | Family-Owned Taos Ski Valley Lodge ↗base of Taos Ski Valley · steps from the lifts · 2 to 10 guests · kitchenette or full kitchen · outdoor hot tub · dry sauna · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Village of Taos Ski Valley · water study ↗The village’s 2021 study lists Amizette Inn and Austing Haus separately. It supports a historical inn identity only. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Historic Taos Inn · hotel ↗The inn offers adobe rooms near Taos Plaza and an on-site bar and dining in town. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Cottam’s Ski Shop in Taos Ski Valley ↗The chamber lists Cottam’s at 101 Sutton Place for 2026–27 with advance reservations, standard and premium rentals, overnight storage and an updated contact. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Le Ski Mastery in Taos Ski Valley ↗The chamber identifies the Thunderbird Road shop as an equipment rental, ski and snowboard demo center and ski tuning workshop with overnight storage for rental gear. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Taos Ski Valley dining ↗Bavarian offers casual alpine lunch and German beer in Kachina Basin. 192 at The Blake is a fireplace dining room with European alpine and New Mexican influences; reservations recommended. Rhoda’s operates for selected holidays and events. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Blonde Bear Tavern at Edelweiss ↗Winter-only tavern at Edelweiss, with bar and kitchen service on their own schedules. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Orlando's New Mexican Café ↗Orlando's New Mexican Café is in the heart of Taos. The restaurant is family-owned. Its cooking is New Mexican and based on recipes passed from generation to generation. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Home | Lamberts of Taos ↗A Taos dining room serving fresh Contemporary American food with breads, pastas, and ice creams made from scratch and ingredients from local farms. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Welcome to Taos Mesa Brewing ↗A downtown Taos brewpub serving fresh beer with artisan food including wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, and daily specials. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
- Taos Ski Valley — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
- Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗
Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.
- We're Fully Open for Summer ↗
Guided via ferrata climbs; UTV tours; Scenic lift rides; Mountain biking.
- Taos Ski Valley — official mountain information ↗
The operator lists 1,294 skiable acres, 13 lifts, 110 trails, a 9,350-foot base, a 12,481-foot summit, and 3,131 vertical feet.
- Taos Ski Valley — Visitor FAQ ↗
The FAQ publishes an annual average of 305 inches.
