Taos Ski Valley

New Mexico

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Taos Ski Valley

New For 2009-2010
New Trails
Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 9,207 ft (2,806 m)
Summit Elevation: 11,819 ft (3,602 m)
Vertical Drop: 2,612 ft (796 m)
Skiable Area: 1,294 acres (524 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 305 in (775 cm)
Snowmaking: 100 %
Number of Lifts: 12
Uphill Lift Capacity: 15,000 per hour
Types of Lifts: 2 Surface Lift
5 Double Chairs
1 Triple Chair
4 Quad Chairs
Number of Trails: 110
Longest Run: 30,360 ft (9,254 m)
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 24 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 25 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 51 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes
Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: No
Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: Yes
Cross Country: No Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: Yes Snowshoe Trails: No
OUT-TO-LAUNCH TERRAIN PARK
The new 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.
Parks And Pipes
Terrain Park: Yes
Number of Parks: 1
Half Pipe: No
Jib Park: Yes
 
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: November 26, 2009
Expected Closing Date: April 04, 2010
Hours of Operation: Daily: 9am - 4pm
Area Services
Child Care: Yes Adaptive Skier: Yes
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: Yes
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: Yes
Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: Yes

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    Sorry, Greg TX; Snowboarders have arrived...too bad they have not replaced the Texans!
    One of the most unique ski areas in N. America,…
    Well, the boarders have arrived, but you still have....
    Stunning vistas,
    No crowds,
    Tough terrain,
    and a great shuttle system for the…
    I've been skiing here for years, and feel it is one of the best ski area values. We usually stay in the SkiValley. There are rarely…

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