Taos, NM Conditions Report: Kachina Peak Opens ***UPDATE: Taos Ski Valley has just announced 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. So when a storm lines up with the probability […] Conditions Report Jon Roubik | January 17, 2019 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM Bought a Plane and Announced their Own Airline World-class ski resort Taos Ski Valley, NM in the Sangre de Cristos, is three hours from the nearest major airport in Albuquerque. Not the greatest accessibility for a major resort. So, how best to solve this problem? Taos think they have the perfect solution. They went out and bought a frickin’ jet and announced a new airline – Taos Air – that will […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued For Taos Ski Valley, NM | Up To 12″ Of Snow Today – Wednesday The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Taos Ski Valley, NM. It’s in effect from 8:00pm this evening through 4:00pm Wednesday afternoon. Heavy snowfall is forecasted to impact the area throughout that time period. Taos Ski Valley: 4-8″ of Snow, With Localized Amounts Of 12″, Today – Wednesday * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 30, 2018 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM Continues $300M Investment with New High-Speed Quad Chair Lift Building on the last three seasons’ investments, Taos Ski Valley continues to invest in its infrastructure and amenities to give visitors the best possible experience. The 2018-2019 winter season will mark the first time the resort has had a high-speed quad chairlift, which will quickly transport skiers and riders from the main base area up the mountain in just over five minutes. […] Industry News Steven Agar | September 3, 2018 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds 7 New Resorts | Now 34 Iconic Destinations Available Worldwide The Ikon Pass is getting stronger and stronger by the day, with the addition of 7 iconic destinations to the lineup in the last three days. On Monday, it was announced that they will be offering unlimited access to Solitude Mountain Resort, UT with the 2018/19 Ikon Pass as well as offering 7 days at Brighton, UT. Solitude and Brighton are located […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 29, 2018 1 Comment
Conditions Report: Taos receives 21″ before Freeride Comp On Monday and Tuesday this week a large storm dropped 21 inches of perfect winter snow on the Taos Ski Valley. The timing could not have been better after a very dry and warm February and the Freeride World Qualifier event beginning on Wednesday. Kachina was closed on Wednesday for control work but the West Basin opened promptly and was […] Marian Krogh | March 5, 2017 0 Comments
Closing Out the Season: Spring Touring High Alpine New Mexico I started my North American ski season making my first turns of the year on a mountain I grew up on and where my family has been skiing for the better part of 30 years, Kachina Peak in Taos New Mexico I toured up Kachina the week before Thanksgiving was rewarded with record deep snow and epic pow. El Nino was predicted to treat Taos well and for the most part this came true. Ryan Mulcahy | June 14, 2016 3 Comments
VIDEO: The History of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico Taos, New Mexico is one of the best ski resort in the USA if not the best. This strong El Nino year, could be Taos’ year to shine. When this place gets snow, it’s like no other place on Earth. I did my first ever ski trip here when I was 10 years old and had my mind opened to the possibilities of the big mountains of North America. I returned in 2005 […] Miles Clark | September 25, 2015 1 Comment
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