UPDATE: 1 Skier has Died Following Inbounds Avalanche at Taos Ski Valley, NM One man has died and another remained hospitalized with critical injuries Thursday night (Jan. 17) after an avalanche near Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley, NM reports the Taos News.ย Officials had not released the identity of either victim as of late Thursday night. According to a press release from the ski resort, an “inbounds avalanche” occurred in chute “K3” just […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 18, 2019 0 Comments
2 Skiers Buried and Critically Injured in Inbounds Avalanche at Taos Ski Valley, NM Two skiers were critically injured in an avalanche on Thursday near Kachina Peak, the highest point at Taos Ski Valley ski resort, NM reports the Taos News. According to a press release from the resort, an “inbounds avalanche” occurred in chute three on Kachina just before noon, burying two men who have not yet been identified.ย Rescuers searching the base of […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 17, 2019 0 Comments
Taos, NM Conditions Report: Kachina Peak Opens ***UPDATE: Taos Ski Valley has just announcedย that the Kachina Peak lift is open!! Open Wednesday, the 16th, the lift will run from 10:00AM to 2:45PM. It’s no wonder why the Freeride World Tour continues to hold America’s longest running qualifying event in NM – Taos is a four letter word for steep.ย So when a storm lines up with the probability […] Conditions Report Jon Roubik | January 17, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Taos Ski Valley, NM | 4-10″ of Snow Today – Saturday Morning The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory forย Taos Ski Valley, NM.ย It’s in effect until 5:00am Saturday morning. Snowfall is expected to increase in intensity throughout the day today, before diminishing tonight. New Mexico: 4-10″ of Snow Tonight – Saturday Morning “Snow will continue across the northern mountains and far northeast NM today. This snow will impact the […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 11, 2019 0 Comments
Taos, NM Conditions Report: 18″ Dry Pow Falls in 48hrs Report from January 1st, 2019. Taos Ski Valley, NM has kicked off 2019 in style and the conditions on the mountain are awesome right now. The latest storm to hit New Mexico brought with it 18โ of dry powder 12/31 – 2/31, bringing the 7 day accumulative total to 27โ – over 2ft! New Years Day was our first time […] Conditions Report Ian Chandler | January 3, 2019 5 Comments
Ski Santa Fe, NM Conditions Report: 15โ in Last 7 Days and Cold Temps Offer Great Skiing Report from December 30th, 2018. Conditions at Ski Santa Fe are excellent right now, with 7/7 lifts and 81/83 trails open providing fantastic skiing across the mountain. Consistent low temperatures (itโs currently well below freezing), and significant snowfall over the past week have ensured good early season coverage (the resort has a 40โ base right now) – allowing the resort […] Weather Ian Chandler | January 3, 2019 0 Comments
Ski Apache Resort, NM, Closures Causing Huge Loss To Local Business. Ski Apache, a New Mexico resort operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe is having trouble staying open. The resort is suffering major snow related issues and the lack of communication regarding closures is causing a massive impact on local business. The resort was closed for 6 days the first week of December, and four days the second week with little […] Industry News Jason Ringenberg | December 24, 2018 0 Comments
Angel Fire Resort, NM Opens Friday, 14th December with Best Opening Day Conditions in Years Angel Fire Resort, NM has benefited from an early-season El Niรฑo fueled storm track leading to some of the best opening day conditions in years. The family-friendly resort kicks off ski season this Friday, December 14, with 46โ of natural snow and a 20″ base. You might also like:ย Angel Fire Resort, NM Has Already Received 54% Of The Snowfall That […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 12, 2018 0 Comments