Taos Ski Valley, NM, Report: Confidence-Inspiring Steeps in Cold Sunshine Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley Report from Thursday, January 26, 2023 We showed up at Taos Ski Valley this morning and got straight to work. It was frigid and sunny—a great combination. Temperatures were in the single digits and winds were minimal. Strolling up to Lift 1 at the base area can be a bit intimidating; the first thing […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | January 26, 2023 0 Comments
9th Annual Military Appreciation Ski Week at Taos Ski Valley, NM | $50 Lift Tickets for Active Military and Veterans Not Forgotten Outreach and Taos Ski Valley are partnering to give veterans and active military a fun week on the slopes Not Forgotten Outreach and Taos Ski Valley, NM, are preparing to host the 9th annual Military Appreciation Ski Week on January 17-22nd, 2023. Active military, veterans, and veteran families are offered $50 lift tickets, discounts on lessons, and discounted […] SnowBrains | January 17, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Greatest Ski Towns in the U.S. 9. Aspen, CO A list of top ski towns would never be complete without including Aspen. A ski-in, ski-out paradise that annually hosts the X games and has been associated with the ápres experience since as early as the 1930s, Aspen is truly a legendary place to spend a vacation. With four ski resorts located nearby and a luxury dining […] Industry News Matt Scribner | November 2, 2022 8 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Preps for Active Shooters With ski season only 100 days out for Taos Ski Valley, the New Mexico resort’s village Police Department has taken a proactive approach toward gun violence and avoiding mass casualty events by providing trainings to village inhabitants only a month after two people were killed in a gangland shooting at Whistler Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Last week, the department […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 18, 2022 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Raise Employee Wages by Generous 7.5% In response to record inflation, Taos Ski Valley Inc. (TSV Inc.) will raise employee wages by an impressive 7.5%. TSV Inc. is one of the largest employers in the county and the raise is an altruistic effort to provide its employees with a living wage. The ski resort uses MIT’s living wage calculator to guide them in setting wages that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 0 Comments
Recreational Marijuana Sales Have Already Surpassed $5 Million in First Week in New Mexico If you’re driving through Taos, NM any time soon, expect to see some new stores opening up with some… let’s call them relaxing products. Recreational marijuana sales were recently legalized in New Mexico, and businesses were given the OK by state officials to sell and distribute their products starting last week. On Friday, April 1st, New Mexico officially allowed […] Haleigh Hafner | April 15, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the World Pro Ski Tour at Taos Ski Valley, NM [arve url="https://youtu.be/Aw5F__wRZqs"] SnowBrains | April 14, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Recreational Marijuana Has Arrived in Taos, NM This is no April Fool’s joke—recreational cannabis will be available for purchase at dispensaries in New Mexico on Friday, April 1st. Locals in Taos are preparing for the inception of a brand new, very lucrative industry. There are currently multiple cannabis retailers filing for licenses to sell recreational pot in the state of New Mexico. Although many of these licenses […] Haleigh Hafner | March 31, 2022 2 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Taos Ski Valley, NM Gets 37″ of New Snow With Biggest Storm of the Year So Far View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julian Carr (@juliancarr) Taos Ski Valley in Northern New Mexico just got absolutely dumped on. The resort reported a 37″ storm total. The pictures and videos from there right now are insane. That is all I have to say. Please send some of that powder our way to other […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | February 3, 2022 0 Comments
“Free Tacos:” Ski Run at Taos Ski Valley, NM Renamed in Honor of Two ‘Free Taos’ Movement Pioneers Taos Ski Valley was one of the few skier-only resorts in North America until 2008. But then the steep-skiing Mecca changed its mind after over 50 years of being two-plank exclusive and began allowing snowboarders. Two New Mexico snowboarding legends, who tragically died one day apart from each other in June of 2020, were largely responsible for this shift. They […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 23, 2021 2 Comments
VIDEO: Alaska? Japan? Nope… Powder, Pillows, and Spines at Taos Ski Valley, NM Nope, that’s not Alaska. Or Japan. That’s New Mexico. Taos Ski Valley to be exact. The ski area just got dumped on, receiving 25″ on Sunday and Monday, and conditions are ALL-TIME right now. The resort currently has a 90″ base, which’s 120% of average for this time of year. Got an Ikon Pass, and fancy one more trip? You won’t […] SnowBrains | March 17, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-6″ Of Snow For New Mexico Mountains Through Saturday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:05 AM MST, Nov. 27, 2020 Forecast Summary: A robust closed low over the desert southwest will bring 2-6″ of snow to the mountains of New Mexico. Taos and Ski Santa Fe ski resorts will receive snowfall totals in this range, with Ski Santa Fe likely seeing more. Conditions will clear out Monday […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 27, 2020 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM Resumes Season Pass Sales View this post on Instagram Season passes are back on sale! Guarantee yourself days at one of @skimagazine ‘s top-rated resorts by purchasing a pass before the season begins. Ski or ride any day your pass is valid, no reservations necessary (with the exception of our opening weekend)! Follow our link in bio to take a look at pass options […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Ruidoso, New Mexico’s Best Skier Dies in Tragic Accident: Fundraiser Organized to Help Family It’s never a good day when you’ve learned you just outlived your brother. But it was always a good day with Alex Davis. Because I think if life had a flavor it’d be bittersweet. Bitter, when you’re living in a world where you can’t go skiing with your brother anymore or do all the things you loved doing with him. […] Martin Kuprianowicz | October 1, 2020 1 Comment
Taos Ski Valley, NM to Name 2 Ski Runs After 2019 Inbounds Avalanche Victims Skiers Matthew Zonghetti and Corey Borg-Massanari were buried and killed in an inbounds avalanche at Taos Ski Valley last winter. In their honor, the legendarily steep New Mexico ski area is naming two runs after them on Katchina Peak starting this upcoming season. Related: 2 Skiers Buried and Critically Injured in Inbounds Avalanche at Taos Ski Valley, NM Adhering to […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
7 Amazing New Mexico Ski Areas You’ve Never Even Heard Of They don’t call New Mexico the Land of Enchantment for nothing. It’s wild. It’s ancient. It’s culturally-inclined. It’s serene. It’s a place I could die in and one where I nearly have. But most importantly, it’s a place with some of the most amazing skiing in the Rockies, given that the snow gods are playing ball that year. Just take […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2020 1 Comment
Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America A simple, yet acutely accurate equation has been developed by leading industry professionals to create this complex ski resort ranking system: Rank = [Average Snowfall + Access to Challenging Terrain] x Radness Factor (RF) […] Featured Article SnowBrains | July 3, 2020 150 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM Beginning Limited, Phased Re-opening This Week This week, Taos Ski Valley is beginning a cautious, phased re-opening that maximizes the health and safety of guests, staff, and the community. This phased re-opening will allow New Mexicans to get outdoors and exercise, enjoy nature through hiking, biking, and camping, while still maintaining proper distance and hygiene. Related: Taos Ski Valley, NM: A Unique Culture and History The […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Moth Invasion in New Mexico Every year, millions of problematic moths swarm parts of New Mexico — but this year the invasion is especially bad. Due to dry conditions in the mountains and deserts of New Mexico, more moths than ever are being seen all over the state. Looking for moisture, the moths have gathered in places like the ranch shown in the video above, […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2020 0 Comments
Taos, NM to Host World Pro Tour Championships Taos New Mexico announced on Wednesday that they will be hosting the 2020 World Pro Ski Tour World Championships. The World Pro Ski Tour has made a comeback in recent years after falling out of fashion in the late ’90s. The made for television circuit is interesting because it pits racers against each other in a head-to-head dual GS format. Spectators can see the real-time […] Industry News Robert Hansen | December 20, 2019 0 Comments
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