Skiing & Snowboarding

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2011/2012 SKI SEASON

Fast Facts

OPENING DAY November 24 - December 14th Thursday to Sunday

December 15th - April 8 2012

Average Annual Snowfall: 305 inches
Average Days of Sunshine: 300+ days
Trails: 110 Total
24% Beginner, 25% Intermediate, 51% Expert
Lifts: 13 Total
4 Quad Lifts, 1 Triple Chairlift, 5 Double Chairlifts, 3 Surface Lifts
Base Elevation: 9,207 feet / 2805 meters
Kachina Peak Elevation: 12,481 feet / 3804 meters
Top of Highest Lift (#2) Served: 11,819 feet / 3602 meters
Vertical Drop:
2,612 feet / 796.13 meters (lift served)
3,274 feet / 998.22 meters (with Kachina Peak lift)

Lift Tickets

• Ticket Office Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm, 7 days a week.
• Lift tickets are sold by the day or discounts apply to purchases of 2+ days.
• Half day passes begin and end at 12:30pm. Available only at Ticket Office.
• For novice skiers tickets are available at a reduced rate for the beginners hill only.
• Children 6 and under ski free with a paying adult.
• Seniors 70 - 79 qualify for a $100 Season Pass.
• Seniors 80 and over ski free.

Age group classifications

Child: 7-12yrs
Teen: 13-17yrs
Adult: 18-64yrs
Senior: 65-69yrs
Senior Plus: 70-79yrs

Lift Ticket Rates

Ski Shops in Taos Ski Valley

Alpine Xtreme

Taos Ski Valley's newest & only ski-in/ski-out ski shop. Located at Edelweiss Lodge & Spa. The best location to buy, rent and service your equipment. Featuring the latest gear from Burton, Bonfire, Mountain Hardware and DC.

Call 575-776-8381 or www.alpinextreme.com

Boot Doctors

America’s Best Bootfitters, ski and outdoor shop. Nationally recognized Gold Medal award winning shop for professional service and selection providing the highest quality skis, boots, snowboard gear, clothing and accessories. Try out our impeccably maintained demo skis.

Call 575-776-2489 or visit www.bootdoctors.com

Cottam's Ski Shops

A proven leader in the ski industry for more than 30 years. Experience exceptional customer service and competitive prices. Three locations to serve you. Taos, TSV and Santa Fe. From beginner to pro, we outfit them all.

Call 575-776-8719 (TSV), 575-758-2822 (Taos) or www.cottamsskishops.com

Le Ski Mastery

Whether it’s a new pair of skis, a pair of boots custom fitted with footbeds, a ski outfit, gloves, goggles, glasses or a pair of demo skis precisely tuned. World-class ski tuning by Alain Veth. Racing gear, technical clothing. K2 authorized dealer, snowboard and ski demo center.

Call 575-776-1403 or www.leskimastery.com

Terry Sports

Taos ski and snowboard specialists featuring demos, high performance rentals, ski apparel, accessories.
Two village locations: 11 Ernie Blake Road & 114 Sutton Place.

Call 575-776-8711or visit www.terrysports.com

Taos Ski and Boot Company

An experienced staff provides you with everything you need to stay warm, look great, and ski better. Ski & Boot has the best selection of skis, boots, accessories, expertly tuned demos, and quality boot fitting to insure a great day on the slopes.

Call 575-776-2516 or e-mail: tsbc@skitaos.org