Taos New Mexico Area Ski Areas

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Taos Ski Valley Ski Area Stats

Dates / Times / Info

  • Season Dates / Times: Typically Thanksgiving thru early Dec (9 am-4 pm Thursday-Sunday only); Second week in Dec thru mid Mar (9 am-4 pm daily)
  • Info: (866) 968-7386; http://skitaos.org

Snow / Sunshine

  • Avg Annual Snowfall: 305 in
  • Avg Days of Sunshine: 300+
  • Snowmaking: Yes – 100 percent of beginner and intermediate slopes

Runs / Lifts

  • Number of Runs: 110
    • – 24% of beginner
    • – 25% of intermediate
    • – 51% of expert
  • Number of Lifts: 15
    • – 4 quad chairs
    • – 3 triple chairs
    • – 5 double chairs
    • – 3 surface lifts

Elevation / Drop

  • Elevation:
    • – Village: 9,207 ft
    • – Base: 8,200 ft
    • – Kachina Peak: 12,481 ft
    • – Highest Chairlift: 12,450 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 3,274 ft

Angel Fire Ski Area Stats

Dates / Times / Info

  • Season Dates / Times: Typically second week in Dec thru mid Mar daytime with some night-lit slopes
  • Info: (800) 633-7463 http://angelfireresort.com

Snow / Sunshine

  • Avg Annual Snowfall: 210 in
  • Avg Days of Sunshine: 300+
  • Snowmaking: Yes
    • – 52% of mountain
    • – 90% of beginner terrain

Runs / Lifts

  • Number of Runs: 79
    • – 18% beginner
    • – 46% intermediate
    • – 36% expert
  • Number of Lifts: 7
    • – 2 quad chairs
    • – 3 double chairs
    • – 2 surface lifts

Elevation / Drop

  • Elevation:
    • – Base: 8,600 ft
    • – Summit: 10,677 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 2,077 ft

Red River Ski Area Stats

Dates / Times / Info

  • Season Dates / Times: Typically second week in Dec thru mid Mar (9 am-4 pm daily)
  • Info: (575) 754-2726 http://redriverskiarea.com

Snow / Sunshine

  • Avg Annual Snowfall: 214 in
  • Avg Days of Sunshine: 300+
  • Snowmaking: Yes
    • – 85% of mountain

Runs / Lifts

  • Number of Runs: 57
    • – 32% beginner
    • – 38% intermediate
    • – 30% expert
  • Number of Lifts: 7
    • – 2 double chairs
    • – 3 triple chairs
    • – 2 surface lifts

Elevation / Drop

  • Elevation:
    • – Base: 8,750 ft
    • – Summit: 10,350 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 1,600 ft

Enchanted Forest Ski Area Stats

Dates / Times / Info

Snow / Sunshine

  • Avg Annual Snowfall: 240 in
  • Avg Days of Sunshine: 300+
  • Snowmaking: No

Runs / Lifts

  • Skiable Area: 33 kilometers
    • – 25% beginner
    • – 50% intermediate
    • – 20% advanced
    • –  5% expert
  • Number of Lifts: None – Cross-Country Ski Area

Elevation / Drop

  • Elevation:
    • – Base: 9,800 ft
    • – Lowest: 9,600 ft
    • – Summit: 10,078 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 400 ft

Sipapu Ski Area Stats

Dates / Times / Info

  • Season Dates / Times: Typically early Dec thru late Mar (9 am-4 pm daily)
  • Info: (800) 587-2240 http://sipapunm.com

Snow / Sunshine

  • Avg Annual Snowfall: 190 in
  • Avg Days of Sunshine: 300+
  • Snowmaking: Yes

Runs / Lifts

  • Number of Runs: 41
    • – 20% beginner
    • – 40% intermediate
    • – 25% advanced
    • – 15% expert
  • Number of Lifts: 5
    • – 2 triple chairs
    • – 1 platter lift
    • – 2 magic carpet

Elevation / Drop

  • Elevation:
    • – Base: 8,200 ft
    • – Peak: 9,255 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 1,055 ft