What to do and see in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico (NM): The Best Nature & Parks

March 12, 2022 Leida Jutras

Taos Ski Valley is a village and alpine ski resort in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 69 at the 2010 census. Until March 19, 2008, it was one of four ski resorts in America to prohibit snowboarding. The Kachina lift, constructed in 2014, serves the highest elevation of any triple chair in the North American Continent, to a peak elevation of 12,481 feet (3,804 m).
Restaurants in Taos Ski Valley

1. Al's Run

Taos Ski Valley, NM
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Challenging downhill ski trail in Taos.

Reviewed By Drodman4184 - Sunnyvale, United States

Wow once in any skier's life should include a run down Al's Run and I DO MEAN down hill! Wish I could go the world championship in April!

2. Hunziger Bowl

Taos Ski Valley, NM
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Hunziger Bowl

Ski trail in Taos.

Reviewed By jamesmH6152WP - Wichita, United States

This is a run we kept coming back to throughout last ski season, at least until they opened the Kachina Peak Lift, from which you can access the upper part of Hunziger. Hunziger bowl can be accessed by riding up lift 4, going to the left, and then climbing a slight pitch to your right, just above the Kachina Lift. Hunziger Bowl is a fairly steep bowl, wide at the top, narrowing towards the bottom. At the end, you can head off to the right, hugging the slope towards some tree runs (and continue further right to El Funko, which is also excellent), or simply go straight down, veering to the left, and back down to the base of lift 4. Hunziger is a great place to go when things are crowded elsewhere, and is well worth the slight climb to get there.

3. Taos Ski Valley Resort

116 Sutton Pl, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 +1 800-776-1111 [email protected] http://www.skitaos.com
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4.5 based on 510 reviews

Taos Ski Valley Resort

Located at the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains in Northern New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is a world famous destination for riders and skiers of all ability levels. Taos is primarily known for its steeps but offers beginner & intermediate trails off the top of every single chair lift. For the advanced to expert skier/rider Taos offers some of the most challenging and varied terrain in the country, especially off its hike to ridges. The family vibe is also embodied in the quaint village of Taos Ski Valley. There's several dining options, with everything in close proximity. If you are looking for more than skiing/riding check out the historic town of Taos just 18 miles down the road for a true vacation destination.

Reviewed By LYJE717 - Austin, United States

We visited for the 1st time TSV at the end of February 2020. Amazing snow, cute little village reminding me The Alpes where I’m from... Parking lot was packed but the slopes where not crowded.... Used to big ski resorts in the Alpes we were not expecting much.... We actually realized that there is plenty of challenging terrain for experts skiers and nice gentle slopes for beginners (my 8 year old niece took lessons and loved it!) We highly recommend the Bavarian Restaurant at the bottom of Kachina lift: awesome food (Real German food by the way) & great service and very well priced! Instead of going to crowded, very expensive Colorado resorts.... we’ll be back!

4. Northside at Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley, NM +1 575-776-3233 http://www.ridenorthside.com
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Northside at Taos Ski Valley

5. Gavilan Trail

State Highway 150, Taos Ski Valley, NM
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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