Ski Country Magazine 2016 - Guide to skiing the southwest

Flanked by sacred wilderness,
rugged peaks and
multicultural vibes, there’s
a reason Taos Ski Valley sits
in the center of New
Mexico’s Enchanted Circle.
Located 50 miles south of
the Colorado border, Taos
Ski Valley is a mystical
haven for 300+ inches of
bone-dry powder stashes
and some of the most
untamed chutes, bowls and
glades in North America.
And with nearly half of all
trails rated for beginners
and intermediates, its unpolished
charm and cheeky
mountain rituals welcome
TAOS SKI VALLEY
anyone with a spirit of adventure.
Our new base area
developments will include
a new hotel, retail space,
equipment rentals, restaurant
and spa. TSV’s Ernie
Blake Snowsport School
is still world-class, the
terrain park is deluxe, and a
shuttle runs daily from the
Albuquerque airport. TSV
continues its commitment
to keeping it green with
mountain-wide
recycling and energy
conservation. See the
interactive trail map online.
skitaos.org
866-968-7386
When the snow flies, Angel
Fire is a winter wonderland
with an abundance
of adventures for all ages
and abilities. For skiers and
snowboarders, Angel Fire
Mountain offers over 560
acres of terrain with rolling
cruisers, gladed tree runs,
three terrain parks and one
of New Mexico’s top ski and
snowboard schools. Off the
slopes, the adventure continues
with the Polar Coaster
Tubing Hill, the Nordic
Center with over 15 km of
terrain and the sledding hill
at the Nordic Center for
ANGEL FIRE RESORT
kids 12 and under. Our three
terrain parks are ready for all
ability levels, with features
that include rails, jumps,
tabletops and fun boxes.
Terrain includes 80 runs,
more than 30 acres of gladed
tree skiing, NASTAR
racing, Polar CoasterTubing
Hill, and a lighted beginner
slope for New Mexico’s
only night-time skiing and
snowboarding. And don’t
miss great live music in the
Village Haus when the lifts
are running after dark.
angelfireresort.com
800-633-7463
This year, all ski areas
are supporting and
implementing Lids On
Kids, a snowsport safety
awareness program.
Know the code.
lidsonkids.org
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