Taos ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

  This ski area has a much higher than average percentage of advanced and expert trails and a percentage of easy trails much lower than average. Having 1,294 acres of terrain you won't be deficient in skiable land. All in all there are 110 runs to pick from; there's a glorious assortment to satisfy everyone. Taos's elevation difference of 2,612 feet is sufficient for a perfect top to bottom run. This ski hill has 13 lifts, and they will get you up the slope effectively. This is a cool ski mountain where a heap of the trails
    push the limits of even the most excellent skiers. This ski area obtains stronger snowfall than the local average each winter. You have to go 473 miles to get to a ski area in possession of a larger elevation difference. The fantastic yearly snowfall of 25 feet
is a tremendously fine depth. You may be into skiing or snowboarding, or both, doesn't matter, close by, you'll find loads of tremendous sites. Taos is a normal size ski mountain featuring a height difference that's roughly speaking average if compared to other US Rockies ski areas. The winter vista of the New Mexico highlands and all the perfect runs are in themselves motive enough to come here to ski. The snowboarding and the skiing in New Mexico is scores of fun every day of the winter season. Taos has an admirable  
selection of different trails and a reasonable sum of great ski lifts. The mountains of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in wintertime are a nice site for snowboarding and skiing. There are lots of hotel rooms here if you want to stay for the night, but do book a room prior to departure because it is a very popular destination. These ski runs are foot shattering; but that's what it's all about, or? This ski hill has a delightful choice of trails to suit all abilities; it's impossible to get bored here. Getting a little tremendous exercise and just hanging out with your skiing mates are tremendous motives to come. The snow covered mountains of New Mexico are always nice for snowboarding and skiing. The mountains of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains give this ski hill an enormously nice scenery.

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  QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,612 feet
Top Elevation: 11891 feet
Base Elevation: 9202 feet

Total Runs: 110
- 51% Expert and Advanced
- 25% Intermediate Runs
- 24% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 5.2 miles

Total Lifts: 13
- 10 Chair Lifts
- 3 Carpet Lifts

Skiing Area: 1,294 acres
- Snowmaking on 600 acres
Annual snowfall: 25 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.595068
Longitude: -105.450516


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Taos ski area.
 Ski Areas Near Taos ski area:
Red River, New Mexico , 7 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   58 runs - 7 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   38% Intermediate
   32% Beginner
Angel Fire, New Mexico , 17 miles away
   2077 vertical feet
   74 runs - 7 lifts
   24% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   26% Beginner
Sipapu, New Mexico , 25 miles away
   1055 vertical feet
   31 runs - 4 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 51 miles away
   1725 vertical feet
   69 runs - 7 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 76 miles away
   1410 vertical feet
   37 runs - 7 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
 Whitewater Near Taos ski area:
Red River, -blank- County , 16 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge)
Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 17 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail)
Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge)
 Trails Near Taos ski area:
Number 3 Lift Trail, Taos , 0 miles away
Twining Blue Lake Trail, Taos , 3 miles away
Lost Lake Trail, Taos , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Taos ski area:
Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 45 miles away
Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 57 miles away

 
Taos ski area Trail Map
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Hotels Near Taos ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

Best Western Rivers Edge, Red River
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6.9 miles away
Sagebrush Inn, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
10.8 miles away
Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
11.9 miles away
El Pueblo Lodge, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
12.3 miles away
Resort at Taos, Taos Ski Valley
CLICK_ABOVE
12.6 miles away
Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
12.9 miles away
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
13.5 miles away
Hotel La Fonda, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
13.5 miles away
Comfort Suites Taos, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
13.6 miles away
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
13.7 miles away
Econo Lodge Eagle Nest, Eagle Nest
CLICK_ABOVE
13.8 miles away
Paragon Inn of Taos, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
14.3 miles away
Sun God Lodge, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
14.8 miles away
Don Fernando De Taos, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
14.9 miles away
Quality Inn Taos, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
15 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Taos, Taos
CLICK_ABOVE
15.4 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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