Sangre de Cristo Mountains, northern New Mexico
Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley combines an alpine village and a mountain known for steep terrain with a dedicated beginner program. Skiers and snowboarders are both welcome; the resort's former ski-only identity should not guide a current trip or a friend's choice of equipment.
- Northern New Mexico alpine village
- Pioneer learning area
- Skiers and snowboarders welcome
Terrain and ability at Taos Ski Valley
Pioneer is a learning area, while moving farther up the mountain brings different challenges. The official guide stresses that trail ratings are relative to Taos and may feel different from other resorts. Use the school's ability guidance and current map before following experienced friends onto advanced terrain.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Taos Rentals is near Lift 1, but lesson and children's program check-in should follow the exact booking instructions. Collect tickets and gear before the on-snow meeting, and check the resort's winter arrival and road information before leaving the town of Taos.
Plan a meetup at Taos Ski Valley
Choose a specific village or school landmark for the first meeting, then schedule a return near the learner group's area. Stronger skiers and snowboarders can explore separately without making the steepest terrain the shared plan; regroup over a base-area break.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Taos Ski Valley snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 6:02 PM MDT
- TonightLow 37°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
- TuesdayHigh 51°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 5 to 15 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 38°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
- WednesdayHigh 58°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind W 0 to 15 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 42°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 10 to 15 mph
- ThursdayHigh 56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind SW 10 to 20 mph
- Thursday NightLow 42°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind S 5 to 20 mph
- FridayHigh 49°F
Rain Showers
Wind SW 10 to 20 mph
- Friday NightLow 34°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind S 5 to 10 mph
- SaturdayHigh 47°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
- Saturday NightLow 31°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind SE 5 mph
- SundayHigh 48°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind S 5 mph
- Sunday NightLow 32°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind S 5 mph
- MondayHigh 47°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind SW 5 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Taos first-visit and ability guide (opens in a new tab)
- Pioneer and the resort's snowboarding history (opens in a new tab)
- Official Taos location and trip information (opens in a new tab)
Ride Taos Ski Valley with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Taos Ski Valley with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.