Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley is one of the highest ski resorts in North America, with a summit elevation of 12,481 ft
The ski area covers over 1,300 acres and has 110 trails for all levels of skiers and snowboarders
It was founded in 1955 by Ernie Blake and is now owned by billionaire conservationist Louis Bacon
The resort offers an array of activities including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, Nordic skiing, sleigh rides and more
There are two terrain parks at Taos Ski Valley – Stauffenberg (beginner/intermediate) and Highline (advanced
Taos Ski Valley features some of the best powder skiing in the country due to its high altitude location which receives up to 300 inches of annual snowfall
The resort also features several restaurants offering delicious New Mexican cuisine as well as unique shopping experiences such as handmade jewelry stores or art galleries