Taos   Taos has a height difference of 2,612 feet which is ample for a pleasant top to bottom run. Having a grand total of 110 ski trails to ski on; there are plenty ski trails for every capability. This is an ordinary size ski resort in possession of a medium height difference if compared to other US Rockies ski resorts. No other ski resort for 473 miles has a more sky-scraping height difference. The 13 great ski lifts here are enjoyable to catch a ride with. The     snow-white highlands of New Mexico are always great for snowboarding or skiing. No need to hunt hard for places to stay, but if you don’t have reservations, you may well end up sleeping in your automobile. The annual snowfall is greater than average at Taos. Taos has a marvelous mixture of ski slopes and a good sum of good ski lifts. The impressive 25 feet of seasonal snowfall is one of the finest features of this ski hill. This ski area has a much higher than average share of challenging ski slopes and a much lower than average share of easy ski slopes. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, in this general area, you'll encounter a lot of ski hills. With the skiing land being 1,294 acres you won't   be short of skiing territory. The snowboarding and the skiing in this part of the country is loads of fun throughout the snow season. The snow blanketed highlands of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains make for a great panorama. The highlands of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in wintertime are a genuine snowboarding or skiing heaven. The trails at Taos can turn clearly freaky; they'll make you really feel ten years younger. Taos has a splendid selection of runs to suit all abilities; there's no way to get bored here. A little exercise and getting out of the house for a while are great incentives to come. The gorgeous prettiness of the New Mexico peaks and the especially good ski runs make the visit here worthwhile. This is an enjoyable ski hill with a lot of hard runs. Taos ski area management's own description Taos ski area Summer Info          Hotels Near Taos ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico The Blake At Taos Ski Valley, Taos Ski Valley 0 miles away Rio Hondo Condominiums, Taos Ski Valley .3 miles away Columbine Inn And Conference Center, Taos Ski Valley 1.7 miles away Best Western Rivers Edge, Red River 6.9 miles away Touchstone Inn, Taos 12.8 miles away Palacio De Marquesa, Taos 12.9 miles away Mabel Dodge Luhan House, Taos 13.2 miles away Dreamcatcher B B, Taos 13.4 miles away The Historic Taos Inn, Taos 13.4 miles away American Artists Gallery House, Taos 13.4 miles away Taos Country Inn, Taos 13.4 miles away El Monte Sagrado Living Resort And Spa, Taos 13.5 miles away Hotel La Fonda De Taos, Taos 13.5 miles away Econo Lodge Eagle Nest, Eagle Nest 13.7 miles away La Posada De Taos, Taos 13.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Taos ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Summer Summer Activites at Taos ski area Management Description Description of Taos ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Taos ski area.   Ski Areas Near Taos ski area: Red River, New Mexico , 7 miles away    1600 foot drop, 7 lifts, 58 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    38% Intermediate    32% Beginner Angel Fire, New Mexico , 17 miles away    2077 foot drop, 7 lifts, 74 runs    24% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    26% Beginner Sipapu, New Mexico , 25 miles away    1055 foot drop, 4 lifts, 31 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    20% Beginner Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 51 miles away    1725 foot drop, 7 lifts, 69 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    20% Beginner Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 76 miles away    1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner   Whitewater Near Taos ski area: Whitewater Outfitter - Far FLUNG Adventures, Taos County , 13 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Big River Raft Trips, Taos County , 14 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Red River, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to 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   Golf Courses Near Taos ski area: Red Eagle Golf Course, Red River , 7 miles away Valle Escondido Golf Course, Taos , 13 miles away Angel Fire Resort Golf Course, Angel Fire , 16 miles away