Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Taos Ski Valley has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 24°C and a low around 11°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with 941 m · 3,090 ft of vertical drop. Taos Ski Valley typically opens around November 25 and closes around April 5.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,851 m · 9,350 ft
- Summit · Kachina Peak
- 3,792 m · 12,440 ft
- Vertical drop
- 941 m · 3,090 ft
- Mountain range
- Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 25 – April 5
Season passes
Taos Ski Valley is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
- Overnight RV parking summer / winter Mon–Thu (from Dec 15, 2026)
- $30 / day
- Overnight RV parking winter Sat–Sun
- $45 / day
Guest day lots free with winter parking-lot shuttle (Armadillo/Bison/Bear/Coyote/Deer/Eagle/Gila Monster per Winter Parking Map). Village of Taos Ski Valley also describes free base-area parking year-round. Overnight RV by reservation in Bear Lot: $30+tax/night summer and winter Mon–Thu from Dec 15, 2026; $45+tax Sat–Sun winter; max 7 nights; ≤30' units; book via skitaos RV page. EV: $0.40/kWh then $2.50/hr idle at Sutton Place chargers (not vehicle parking rates). Summer village hiker-lot fees are separate from skier day parking—omit from day rates.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Taos Ski Valley open for the season?
- Taos Ski Valley typically opens around November 25 and closes around April 5. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Taos Ski Valley open right now?
- Taos Ski Valley is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Taos Ski Valley?
- Yes — Taos Ski Valley has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Is Taos Ski Valley on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Taos Ski Valley is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Taos Ski Valley and how high is it?
- Taos Ski Valley is a ski resort in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Its base sits at 2,851 m · 9,350 ft, rising to a summit of 3,792 m · 12,440 ft at Kachina Peak, giving a vertical drop of 941 m · 3,090 ft.