Overview

Taos, New Mexico

SNOW REPORT
(575) 776-2916

SEASON
November 24, 2011 – April 8, 2012

HOURS
Lifts are open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

MOUNTAIN STATS
Base elevation: 9,207 ft Peak: 11,819 ft Vertical drop: 2,612 ft

SKIABLE ACREAGE
1,294 acres

ANNUAL SNOWFALL
305 inches

SNOWMAKING
100% of beginner and intermediate runs

TRAILS
110: 24% beginner; 25% intermediate; 51% advanced/expert

SNOWBOARDS
Allowed as of MARCH 19, 2008; one terrain park available

LIFTS
13 total: 4 Quads, 1 Triple, 5 Doubles, 3 Surface Lifts

CAR RENTALS
Enterprise in Taos

MEDICAL CLINIC
Holy Cross Hospital (575)758-8883

GROCERY STORE
Albertson's - in the town of Taos (575) 758-1250 6 AM-11 PM

RESTAURANTS
Crossroads Pizza & Pasta (575)776-8866
NY-style gourmet pizza, fresh pastas

Orlando's New Mexican Café (575)751-1450
Casual setting for authentic Mexican; in town

Rhoda's Restaurant (575)776-2005
Great food, warm ambience; located slope-side

Tenderfoot Katie's Cafeteria (575)776-2291
Quick, economical breakfast or lunch at ski area

DISTANCE TO
Albuquerque -135 miles Amarillo - 302 miles Angel Fire - 20 miles Santa Fe - 72 miles Red River - 36 miles

• Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.

Lodging

Staying in the town of Taos allows for accessibility to lots of restaurants, shops & activities when you are not on the slopes. Leave your snowboards at home, though, because Taos is dedicated to skiers only. It’s recommended you have your own transportation, but shuttling can be arranged for a fee. Here are some properties groups have enjoyed…

• Holiday Inn Don Fernando - Enclosed pool & hot tub, on-site restaurant, meeting space
• Sagebrush Inn - 22 miles from ski area, cook-to-order breakfast, meeting space
• Quail Ridge Inn Resort - In the town of Taos (20 minutes from lifts), meeting space, lots of units.
• Quality Inn - 21 miles from ski area, all under one roof, breakfast included
• El Pueblo Lodge - Various hotel room types in historic downtown Taos

Lessons

2011-2012 Lesson Pricing

LESSON RATES LISTED ARE FOR GROUPS WHO PURCHASE 20+ LIFT TICKETS DURING DATES OF DECEMBER 17-MARCH 25 ONLY

WHO: Never-ever skiers/boarders, ages 13 & over

WHEN: 9:45 AM-Noon AND 1:45 PM-4 PM (full day include morning & afternoon sessions)

PRICE: $25* Add-on

*This includes a limited-access lift ticket for the Beginner Hill only for the day of lesson.
13-15 year olds can opt for this lesson or the child lesson below.

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WHO: Children age 2nd grade-15 yrs., all ability levels (Junior Elite II)

WHEN: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, supervision available until 4 PM (register between 8:15-9 AM)

PRICE: $115* per person, per day

*Price includes lift ticket and lunch Reservations are required for kid's ski school programs

Rentals

High Point has an ongoing relationship with Cottam's Ski Shops, located both in the town of Taos and up at the mountain.

Activities

VISITORS CENTER
(800)732-8267

TUBING
Available on the beginner hill Wednesday through Saturday 5-7 PM.

SNOWMOBILING
(800)433-1321 Adventure Ski Tours

SNOWSHOEING
Rental equipment and trail maps are available at local ski shops.

*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.