Taos Ski Valley, NM (May 14, 2024) – This summer Taos Ski Valley offers a variety of mountain adventures, spa experiences, dining, and lodging packages for guests of all ability levels and interests. With activities ranging from via ferrata, to mountain biking, to pickleball, to arts & culture immersions, Taos’ unique experiences couple the resort’s signature mountain hospitality with an unrivaled selection of activities designed to pique visitors’ interests, invigorate their senses, and make lasting memories.
With its robust summer programming, Taos Ski Valley invites guests to reconnect with nature, themselves, their loved ones, and the traditions and culture of the area, and find respite and relaxation in the cool mountain air while exploring the natural pace of their surroundings.
This year, for the first time ever, Winter 2025 season pass holders will also receive a complimentary or significantly discounted Summer 2024 pass for summer access to lift-served mountain biking and scenic lift rides. This new perk further demonstrates Taos’ focus on delivering the best value possible for residents and visitors alike.
Below are some of the new and returning summer offerings and events in 2024; for a full list of things to do, visit www.skitaos.com.
New for Summer 2024
- Blake Elevated Experiences Reimagined – To truly experience the best of what Taos Ski Valley has to offer, The Blake at Taos Ski valley has created a new four-day, three-night immersive package. With the help of The Blake Guest Experience Team, guests will design a personalized itinerary, selecting from a list of daily offerings. Options include mountain recreation such as biking, a via ferrata experience, fly fishing, and hiking; cultural offerings ranging from visits to the Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage Site, to tours of The Blake’s private art collection, and trips into historic downtown Taos; and spa and wellness selections including yoga and spa treatments. Most meals are included at the resort’s signature on-site and on-mountain restaurants. From the planning phase through the duration of the trip, The Blake Guest Experience Team will accommodate each visitor’s perfect stay. The Blake Elevated Experiences start at $2,995 for two people; each additional participant is $995, not including lodging.
- Blake Elevated Experiences for Kids – The Blake will also offer its curated experiences for kids ages five and older. The children’s programming features full-day, supervised activities – spending the morning outdoors hiking and exploring, followed by lunch and an afternoon of arts and crafts. Some of the adult activities are available to kids as well, including the cultural tours, mountain biking (ages six and up), and the via ferrata (ages 12 and up); the Blake Guest Experience Team can assist guests in arranging the perfect stay for each member of the family. The Blake Elevated Experiences start at $2,995 for two people; each additional participant is $995, not including lodging.
- New All-Level Mountain Bike Lessons – Taos Ski Valley’s dynamic terrain offers plenty of variety for beginner and experienced riders, including new trails, faster lift access and – coming soon – a skills park for kids. Visitors who are interested in lessons can select Taos’ new Mountain Biking 101 lesson for beginners, which includes a lift ticket, lesson, and rental equipment; or an Intermediate to Advanced Bike Lesson.
- Pickleball at 9,200 Feet – Take America’s fastest growing sport to new heights at Taos’ brand-new pickleball court. Located in the base area, guests can pick up a paddle and enjoy a round or two in the mountain air.
Festivals & Events
- Back by popular demand, the 12 Weeks of Taos is a line-up of free activities for visitors and locals from July 4 – September 22. Free weekend activities will include outdoor yoga on the plaza, movie screenings, photo scavenger hunts, live music, fly fishing tutorials, and more. A full list of events can be found at www.skitaos.com/calendar.
- Signature Events – Taos Ski Valley’s events calendar is more robust than ever this year and will include signature events throughout the season like July’s Mountain Chili Cook-Off and Taos Ski Valley Arts Festival, August’s Taos Mountain Yoga Festival, September’s challenging Bull of the Woods trail race, and culminating with the resort’s Oktoberfest weekend.
- 2nd Annual Community Day – In keeping with Taos Ski Valley’s commitment to the locals of Taos and northern New Mexico, the resort will once again host a Community Day on June 29, featuring free activities all day. More details will be available on the resort’s website.
Favorite Summer Activities
- The Via Ferrata Climbing Tour is situated at 11,500 feet at the heart of the legendary Kachina Peak. It features beginner through advanced climbing route challenges, a 100-foot skybridge, and a double-cable catwalk. Novice climbers can experience the thrill of the sport while comfortably clipped into secure cables under the supervision of a guide, progressing to vertical terrain with spectacular views of the Rio Hondo and Wheeler Peak Wilderness. Along the way, guides will share information and stories about the history, culture, and natural environment that make Taos Ski Valley so unique.
- Hike-in, Hike-out – Northern New Mexico hiking is some of the most diverse in the U.S. Hikers of all levels can enjoy numerous trails featuring lakes, wildlife sightings, and stunning mountain vistas right in Taos Ski Valley’s backyard.
- Scenic Lift Rides allow riders to breathe in the cool, clear mountain air while enjoying the spectacular alpine scenery. Taos Ski Valley will run Lift 1 and Lift 4, allowing guests to experience both sides of the mountain.
- E-Bikes are available for rent from Taos Sports for guests who want to explore the entire valley, or move around without a car from the Taos Ski Valley base area to the Kachina Basin to visit a trailhead or eat the world-famous Bavarian restaurant while enjoying live music and scenic views.
Taos Ski Valley and The Blake Hotel are now open for the summer 2024 season.
