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Taos Ski Valley is a village and alpine ski resort in the southwestern United States, located in Taos County, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, Taos Ski Valley had a population of 77. Until March 19, 2008, it was one of four ski resorts in America to prohibit snowboarding. The Kachina lift, constructed in 2014, serves one of the highest elevations of any triple chair in North America, to a peak of 12,481 feet (3,804 m) above sea level.

Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is a charming ski resort town that offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding experiences in the Southwest. With over 300 inches of snowfall per year and an average of 300 days of sunshine, Taos Ski Valley is a winter wonderland that you won't want to miss.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert skier, Taos Ski Valley has something for everyone. The resort boasts 110 trails spread across 1,294 skiable acres, with beautiful views of the rugged peaks and alpine forests. The ski area also has a vertical drop of 3,274 feet, making it one of the highest in North America.