Ski Chalets in Taos, USA

Description

If you fancy your skiing steep and deep in an uncrowded resort with views of the New Mexican desert, then Taos Valley is your Valhalla. Unless, that is, you are a snowboarder—in which case forget it, boarders are not allowed. There are few ski areas left that are still run by the founding family with a passion for skiing, and with such a welcoming feel, But Taos is one of them.

Getting There

When to Go

Where to Stay

Getting around

Apres

There are some half dozen bars including Martini Tree Bar (upstairs from Tenderfoot Katie’s) which is one of the hot spots for après-ski action with live music, pool tables, a sushi selection, and wall hangings displaying Taos’s history.

Tim’s Stray Dog, also at Taos Ski Valley, is a must for margaritas, while the Old Blinking Light in town is another watering hole with good food. The Thunderbird Lodge has a popular bar for the 35 set where they play lots of jazz and the atmosphere is old ski lodge style with fireplaces.

Eating out

Activities

Taos boasts a range of activities off the slopes, whether you’re 5 or 45. Families can enjoy snow tubing at the Strawberry Hill Tubing Park or snowshoeing with a Northside guided tour, while elsewhere, guests can enjoy trips to Ojo Caliente mineral spa, snowmobile tours and diving into the Enchanted Forest cross country ski area, where there are miles of backcountry trails.