Taos New Mexico Offers A Skiers Paradise Just Waiting To Be Discovered

 By Jay Foley for the Taos News

While some people may not recognize New Mexico as a skiing or winter destination, those that have discovered it typically fall in love with it — and many have been enjoying the area for generations. Steeped in culture, history and diversity, there are four ski areas less than an hour from Taos, and each is unique.

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If you’re a skier looking for the steep and narrow, Taos Ski Valley is one of the best in the country for extreme terrain. Sipapu offers a friendly, all-inclusive old-school ski vibe. Located in a historic Western town, Red River is a well-run ski area with a fun layout and great intermediate runs that attracts return visitors from around the Southwest. Angel Fire resort has some of the nicest long cruisers anywhere. It is remote, yet easy to get to, and offers many options.

Northern New Mexico also has plenty of backcountry skiing, snowshoe paths and ski-area alternative adventure. The international outfit Mountain Skills has local expert guides available to take you into the mountains on a backcountry ski tour, a relaxing 1-to-3-hour snowshoe trip, or a warm winter climb in the Rio Grande Gorge.

Looking for an exciting alternative to the resorts, but still want to get out and enjoy nature? Taos County has plenty of options to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature during the winter months. Take a guided, joyful romp on snowshoes, or snowshoe up a steep trail for a vigorous workout. Hire a professional guide for a tour into the backcountry and learn how to use avalanche beacons, probes and shovels, or search for fresh powder stashes hidden deep in the mountains on a guided tour.

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