Taos ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

Taos ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico

This ski mountain has 13 different ski lifts, and they are in nice shape. Taos has a height difference of 2,612 feet which is really inspiring. The great snow here turns especially deep, 25 feet yearly, and that is one of the reasons this is such a brilliant ski resort. The annual snowfall is heavier than average at Taos. Having such a full-scale skiable territory, 1,294 acres in all you won't be short of skiing land. This is an average size ski resort having a vertical drop that's in the region of average when you

    compare it to other ski hills in the region. Magnificent exercise and just hanging out with your skiing pals attract people from far and wide. All in all there are 110 runs to pick from; there are more than enough runs for every ability. This ski resort has a
much higher than average fraction of difficult runs and a much lower than average fraction of green and blue runs. Skiing here at Taos always a fun experience with a heap of expert and advanced trails. This ski mountain has a splendid set of trails; it's totally impossible to get bored here. Taos has a lot of different ski runs and a decent number of ski lifts. The stunning snow covered Sangre De Cristo Mountains mountaintops are a one hundred percent snowboarding and skiing paradise. There are splendid comfortable accommodations

here, but you'd better book before you go given that these accommodations fill up quickly. Taos has the biggest altitude difference for 473 miles. The natural beauty of the New Mexico mountains and fantastic slopes have scores of skiers coming here. The mountaintops of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains make for a magnificent surroundings. The skiing and the snowboarding in New Mexico is so much fun all ski season long. The New Mexico mountaintops in winter are a magnificent spot for snowboarding and skiing. Some of the Taos slopes may harm you easily; they'll make you really feel years younger. Since you're on this page you are perhaps into skiing or snowboarding, either way, there are loads of magnificent ski resorts for that in close proximity.

Taos ski area management's own description

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at Taos ski area
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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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

Ski Rio, New Mexico , 15 miles away
   2150 vertical feet
    runs - lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Angel Fire, New Mexico , 17 miles away
   2077 vertical feet
   67 runs - 6 lifts
   21% Expert & Adv.
   48% Intermediate
   31% Beginner

Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 25 miles away
   1055 vertical feet
   31 runs - 4 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Eldora, Colorado , 47 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   53 runs - 12 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 51 miles away
   1703 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

Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 102 miles away
   1700 vertical feet
   30 runs - 6 lifts
   10% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   35% Beginner

Wolf Creek, Colorado , 105 miles away
   1604 vertical feet
   77 runs - 7 lifts
   45% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Monarch, Colorado , 123 miles away
   1171 vertical feet
   63 runs - 7 lifts
   58% Expert & Adv.
   28% Intermediate
   14% 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