Ikon Pass Off-season guide

Taos Ski Valley Ski Guide

Taos Ski Valley is an Ikon Pass ski area in New Mexico: 110 trails, 3,100 ft vertical, 1,294 acres.

Base 9,207 ft · Summit 11,819 ft

3,100 ft
Vertical Drop
110 runs
Trails
1,294 ac
Lift-served acres
300"
Avg Annual Snow
$170
Day Ticket*
13
Lifts
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Taos Ski Valley at a glance

Taos Ski Valley skews toward experienced skiers. About 51% of the mountain is advanced terrain.

The mountain averages 300" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $170 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Taos Ski Valley is an Ikon Pass mountain.

When Taos Ski Valley gets crowded

How the model works

Predicted crowd load by day type, not a historical gate count.

Midweek Quiet
Friday Moderate
Saturday Moderate
Sunday Moderate
Holiday weeks Moderate

Saturdays stay manageable here, and midweek is properly quiet.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Taos Ski Valley before you buy.