Taos Ski Valley
N 36° 35.868 W 105° 27.359
13S E 459215 N 4050353
Taos is one of the world's most unique and picturesque ski resorts. It is a place where one can escape into the ancient cultures of the Southwest or explore the side of a vast mountain that has been opened up for skiing but not tamed.
Waymark Code: WM121M
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2006
Views: 71
Taos combines the warm ambiance of a small European-style village nestled at the base of a great mountain, a superb ski school and an ambiance founded on the classic pleasures of alpine skiing.
Located in the southern Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, at the same latitude as northern Africa, Taos blends its high elevation and arid desert climate to provide skiers with the perfect conditions; light dry snow and bright sunshine.
Taos Ski Valley offers variety of lodging, entertainment, & activities for the entire family, year-round!
It has been called a skier's mountain, and rightly so. From the famed steeps to gentle bowls, Taos' terrain appeals to the super-expert and the beginner alike. With a peak elevation of 11,819 feet, a base of 9,207 feet and 1,294 acres of ski trails, Taos offers varied and challenging terrain to delight skiers of all abilities.
One of Taos' most enduring ski traditions is the steep skiing off The Ridge. This requires a hike of anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour to get to these "extreme, double-diamond" runs. The reward is the best "steep and deep" skiing in America and a chance to experience off piste skiing in a relatively safe environment.
If you really want your child to learn to ski, Taos is the place to make it happen. The Children's Program instructors specialize in turning kids into confident skiers who develop a lifelong love for the sport.
While many resorts have traded in their personality for large-scale development, Taos has preserved its soul. Ernie's son, Mickey, and the rest of the Blake family are committed to maintaining the character of Taos.
Whistlestop Cafe : N36 35.030 W105 27.371
Lift 1 top : N36 35.133 W105 27.142
Lift 2 bottom : N36 35.099 W105 27.434
Lift 2 top : N36 34.597 W105 27.286
Lift 6 bottom : N36 34.687 W105 26.642
Lift 6 top : N36 34.469 W105 27.181
OPENING DATES
November 23, 2006 – April 8, 2007
AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL
305 inches
AVERAGE DAYS OF SUNSHINE
300+ days
TOTAL ACREAGE
1,294 Acres
NUMBER OF TRAILS
110 total: 24% beginner, 25% intermediate, 51% expert
NUMBER OF LIFTS
12 total: 4 quad chair lifts; 1 triple chair lift; 5 double chair lifts; 2 surface lifts
BASE ELEVATION
9,207 feet / 2805 meters
TOP OF HIGHEST LIFT SERVED
11,819 feet / 3602 meters
KACHINA PEAK ELEVATION
12,481 feet / 3804 meters
VERTICAL DROP
2,612 feet / 796.13 meters (lift served)
3,274 feet / 998.22 meters (with Kachina Peak hike)
HOURS OF LIFT OPERATION
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
UPHILL CAPACITY
More than 15,000 skiers per hour
SNOWMAKING CAPABILITIES
100% of beginner and intermediate slopes
OUT-TO-LAUNCH TERRAIN PARK
Terrain park located on Maxie's run under lift #7 offers two huge airs, a hip, a quarter pipe, and rails. The park is groomed nightly.
NO SNOWBOARDING PERMITTED
Skiing: yes
Snowboarding: no
Snowmobiling: no
Cross-Country Skiing: no
Cost of lift ticket: 44.00 (listed in local currency)
by - ROAD: yes
by - TRAIN: no
by - PLANE: no
TYPE of FACILITIES: a VILLAGE
Dates of Operation: From: 11/23/2006 To: 04/08/2007
Website -URL: [Web Link]
WEB-CAM URL: Not listed
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