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New Mexico’s world class ski/snowboard destination. Legendary mountain, majestic mesa, nature adventures, European alpine heritage & local culture ⛷️

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Nov 13

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Pre-Season, Pre-Game!

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Winter is knocking with an incoming winter storm in the mountain forecast on Saturday, so pre-season pre-gaming is in order! Here’s your Taos weekend edit:

☑ FRIDAY | Check In & Settle In

Float in the flurries @kandaharcondos or @alpinevillagesuites, or make Town of Taos home base at @elpueblolodge, @hotel_willa or @taosinn. Can’t go wrong with a classic for dinner: Doc Martin’s Northern New Mexican flavors, one of their famous margaritas and live music at the Adobe Bar!

☑ SATURDAY | Market Morning & A First Taste of Winter

With snow in the forecast up high, take in the ridge views from town. In November, @taos_farmers_market winds down the season so make the most of special hours Saturday, 9am–12pm. Shop local growers, makers, and our favorite tamales from the Jireh cart!

Visiting? When you stay at Hotel Willa, enjoy complimentary access to Volkswagen Taos SUVs. Borrow a ride to explore the Rio Grande Gorge, Arroyo Seco or the Enchanted Circle. Locals can get hooked up with a ResortPass to take advantage of our kind of winter activities… the heated pool, cedar sauna and cold plunge!

@juliette.hotelwilla serves house-baked pastries, coffee and breakfast favorites from chilaquiles to eggs Benedict Tuesday–Friday, 7–11am.

@harwoodmuseum hosts Henrietta Gomez for Horno Cooking, a family workshop celebrating pueblo baking traditions jn an adobe oven, 1–3pm.

Saturday night: Stray Ravens at the Adobe Bar, @taosinn, 6–9pm, or the New Mexico Music Super Dance at @daleeektaos, 8pm.

☑ SUNDAY | Make Art & One Last Bite

There’s free hot breakfast if you’re @elpueblolodge, then try nearby @millicentrogersmuseum’s all-ages clay class, 1–2:30pm.

Hit @taostaproom for a pint and a pie! Staying into the week? Their new $14.50 weekday lunch, Monday–Friday, 12–4pm, includes a 6-inch meat, veggie or cheese pizza and small house or Caesar salad. Vegan options; tax included! Easy, yummy!

A little mountain snow, local flavor and plenty of reasons to stay one more night. Ski you in two weeks!

#WeekendLoading #TaosSkiValley #DiscoverTaos #NewMexicoTrue #VisitTaos

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Nov 12

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Sharing is Bearing!

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It’s two weeks until… Thanksgiving at the Blonde Bear Tavern! Let the professionals take care of the cooking. Thursday, November 26 the tables will be set for @edelweisslodgeandspa’s annual Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Dinner.

Gather around with friends and family in their cozy, firelit dining room for a traditional holiday feast, with all the fixings and a little something sweet to finish.

2026 Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu

🥗 First Course (choice of one)
Pear & Bleu Cheese Salad or Caesar Salad

🍗 Main Course (choice of one)
Roasted Turkey Breast with Mushroom Gravy and Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Bourbon-Pineapple Glazed Ham with Mumbo Sauce

Sides (select three)
Whipped Potatoes, Brown Sugar Glazed Yams, Traditional Stuffing, Sautéed Green Beans, Grilled Broccolini or Crispy Brussels Sprouts

🍰 Dessert (choice of one)
Salted Caramel Pots de Crème, Caramel Apple Pie or Blondie with Vanilla Ice Cream

DINNER DETAILS
Thursday, November 26
3:15–8:45 PM
$70 per person | Children 12 & under $45
Plus tax and gratuity

Prefer to celebrate at home? Thanksgiving dinner is also available to-go!

Reservations and takeout preorders are recommended because a Chef Bill dinner is always a sell out 😉.

📞 Call 575-737-6900 to reserve your table or order to-go. Online reservations coming soon!

#BlondeBearTavern #TaosSkiValley #ThanksgivingDinner #ThanksgivingInTaos #edelweisslodge

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Nov 10

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Save the Dates and Make Some Dates!

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Winter is taking shape at Taos Ski Valley! With the Resort’s Opening Day just around the corner, it’s time to start marking those calendars. Here’s a look at what’s coming this winter @skitaos!

🎿 Ski weeks to make the most of the mountain

December 13–19 & January 3–9 — Early Season Ski Weeks. Six days of expert instruction at 50% off.
January 3–9 & February 21–27 — Women’s Ski Weeks. Six days of coaching with top female instructors.

🎄Winter events & village traditions

November 26 — Opening Day
December 18–19 — Public Demo Days
December 19–20 — Community Weekend & Village Tree Lighting (Dec. 19)
December 24 — Cookies for Santa
December 26 — Full Moon Uphill Guided Tour
December 31 — NYE Winter Market & Fireworks
January 9 — Brewski Ski & Beer Festival
January 16 — Winter Market
January 19–24 — Military & Veterans Appreciation Week
January 23 — Full Moon Uphill Guided Tour
February 12 — Lift Line Valentine
February 13 — Winter Market
February 19–20 — @ridgeathon
February 20 — Full Moon Uphill Guided Tour
February 21 — Youth Ski Patrol Day
February 28–March 4 — Freeride
March 9–12 — Junior Freeride
March 16 — Winter Market
March 20 — Rally in the Valley & Full Moon Uphill Guided Tour

🚜 More ways to experience winter

Events are just the beginning! The Eis Haus ice skating rink and designated sledding area are also scheduled to open November 26, weather permitting, plus snowcat tours and evening dining at The Bavarian shortly after!

#TaosSkiValley #SkiTaos #Winter2027 #SkiWeeks #NewMexicoTrue

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Nov 9

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Local Legend, World-Class Expertise!

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Chapeau, Alain! Recognized for Distinguished Service at the October 30 New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame celebration, Alain Veth has officially joined the ranks of New Mexico skiing’s greats as @leskimastery enters its 37th season on mountain!

A former member of the French National Ski Team and Technical Director of the @skitaos Ernie Blake Snowsports School, Alain has spent decades sharing his knowledge and passion for skiing in Taos. He and wife Peggy co-founded Le Ski Mastery in 1990, combining Alain’s world-class technical expertise with Peggy’s business savvy and vision, an indomitable pairing on mountain and in the shop! Daughter Amanda joined the family biz years later, adding another generation to the mix. Together, they’ve made Le Ski Mastery a true family affair, rooted in hard work, hospitality, and a shared love for skiing and Taos Ski Valley!

So what’s on the bench this winter?

🥾 Get the right fit. Le Ski Mastery now offers personalized boot fitting to help you dial in your setup.

🏁 Train with Alain. The Resort’s six-day Race Ski Week gives advanced skiers the chance to work with Alain on speed, precision, and technique.

❄️ Find your next level. 🆕 Early Season Ski Weeks offer six half-days of expert instruction at 50% off, December 13–19 and January 3–9.

Getting in gear? You can stop by pre-season to off your skis for a tune and bootfitting is available by appointment, too, before Thanksgiving opening day!

Gear, rentals, tuning & 🆕 boot fitting: leskimastery.com
Ski Weeks: skitaos.com/ski-weeks

#SkiTaos #TaosSkiValley #LeSkiMastery #NewMexicoSkiHallOfFame #LocalLegends

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Nov 6

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Deck the Halls with Seven Fishes

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What a catch for Christmas Eve! On Thursday, December 24, @suchness_diningroom brings the Feast of the Seven Fishes to Taos for the second year, honoring a beloved tradition in Chef Kevin’s Italian-American family!

The seven-course seafood menu is quite the holiday spread: scallops with blood orange, fennel and pistachio; smoked octopus with olive cream; Dungeness crab risotto finished with caviar; and halibut saltimbocca with prosciutto, sage and parsnip, among other seasonal creations.

The evening also includes wine selections and spirit-free options, followed by cannolis, sambuca, coffee and tea. A festive dinner celebrating food, family and the holidays!

Event Details
📍 SUCHNESS dining room | 112 Camino de la Placita, Taos
📅 Thursday, December 24
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner begins promptly at 6 PM
🎟️ $250 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Seating is limited! Support our local dining community and make room for a memorable holiday evening in Taos.

For reservations and tickets, visit the Resy 🔗 in @suchness_diningroom’s bio.

#TaosSkiValley #TaosNM #SupportLocalTaos #HolidayDining #FeastOfTheSevenFishes

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Nov 5

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THREE WEEKS

Been there. Done that. High time for more! Who’s shreddy?

⛷️: @ottoseneric @jackieinthewild @avi.farber.studio @matt.send_it1
🏂: @snowheretob

#TaosSkiValley #SkiSeason #OpeningDay #WinterIsComing #TaosNM

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Nov 4

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Old School, New Season.

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BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 A familiar name is making a welcome return to Taos Ski Valley. Fifty years after John and Barbara Cottam opened their first ski rental shop in Taos, the Cottam family is back in the business they built… and they haven’t lost their edge!

What started in 1976 as a small rental operation on a used car lot, where a day’s ski rental cost just $7, grew into one of northern New Mexico’s most recognizable names in skiing. After selling the business in 2018, the family is back at the helm for its milestone 50th season.

Before the Resort’s Opening Day on Thanksgiving, Cottam’s Ski Shop will re-open Wednesday, November 25 at their longtime village location, 101 Sutton Place. You’ll find ski and snowboard rentals, snowshoe rentals, professional tuning and repairs, winter apparel and accessories, PLUS seasonal ski lockers are also available next door at @alpinevillagesuites.

“New look. Same family!” says John Brooke Cottam. “50 seasons after opening our first shop, we’re back with easier reservations and the same passion and personal service that built the Cottam name.”

It’s all in the new November issue of THE HIGHLINE, our Taos Ski Valley newsletter, OUT NOW! 🗞️

ISSUE AT A GLANCE:
🚌 THE WAY HERE: @ridethebluebus and expanded winter air service from @flyjsx @iflycontour
🎿 WINTER ON THE HORIZON: @skitaos passes, opening preparations and snow forecasts
🛏️ STAY AWHILE: Winter lodging and booking opportunities
❤️ COMMUNITY NOTES: Honoring Taos legends including @leskimastery’s Alain Veth at the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame, @taoscav Halloween highlights and giving back

Find the new issue of The Highline through the 🔗 in Bio and Story now!

#TaosSkiValley #TheHighlineBlog #CottamsSkiShop #SkiTaos #SkiSeason

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Nov 3

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Wipers 🆙

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Fresh tracks from your alpine village today. 7” of winter in the last 48 just puts a skip in our steps!

🎥: 11.2.26

#taosskivalley #taos #newmexicotrue #skitaos #skiseason

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Nov 2

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GOING UP 🛗

The mountain is waking up to winter! @skitaos picked up 4” in the past 24 hours, plus more showers in today’s forecast. With @snow_sure’s predictions showing 19” by November 14, ahead of the typical 15” by Thanksgiving, TAOS slides into no. 3 on its 🦃 Day best-bets list — our Opening Day!

Thursday, November 26 will arrive in a flurry, so now’s the time to book before the lifts start spinning. Coming from town, staying along the corridor or waking up slopeside? Here’s where to make your home base, including flexible vacation rental options.

🏡 IN TOWN

@elpueblolodge
Adobe charm, park-like grounds, hot breakfast and evening cookies.
📞 575-758-8700 elpueblolodge.com

@mvacationproperties
Cabins to larger homes in @visittaos and Taos Ski Valley.
📞 575-754-2359 mvacationproperties.com

🏔️ UP THE MOUNTAIN

@alpinevillagesuites
Family-owned, steps from the lifts, with suites, lofts, mountain homes, hot tub and sauna.
📞 575-776-8540 alpine-suites.com

@abodevacation
Locally owned homes and condos across TSV and the foothills, plus concierge services.
📞 575-224-6032 abodevacation.com

Premiere Properties
75+ rentals, from casitas to chalets, budget-friendly to luxury.
📞 575-758-1811 taosvacationhomes.com

🏂 SLOPESIDE IN TSV

Rio Hondo Condominiums
Across from the Children’s Ski School. Two- to four-bedroom condos with kitchens, fireplaces, hot tub and sauna.
📞 575-776-2646 riohondocondos.com

@edelweisslodgeandspa
Ski-in/ski-out rooms and condos, spa, hot tub, sauna, ski valet and Blonde Bear dining.
📞 575-737-6900 edelweisslodgeandspa.com

@skitaos The Blake
Full-service hotel by Lift 1, with ski valet, spa, heated pool, hot tubs and 192 🍽️.
📞 800-776-1111 skitaos.com

@kandaharcondos
Family memories since 1967! Two-bedroom condos with kitchens, fireplaces and valley-view balconies.
📞 575-770-8392 kandahar-taos.com

@snakedance_condos
20 yards from the main chairlift! Studios to three-bedroom condos, ski storage, and @bumpsandhondotsv.
📞 575-776-2277 snakedancecondos.com

❄️ From mesa to mountain make yourself at home!

🔗 in Bio + Story taosskivalley.com/stay

#SkiTaos #TaosSkiValley #TaosNM #WinterGetaway #StayLocal

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Oct 30

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HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IN TAOS!

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Costumes, live music, dancing, volleyball, trick-or-treating and plenty of spooky-season fun! Halloween weekend is packed with ways to celebrate around Taos. Here’s what’s happening:

FRI, OCT 30

🎶 Billy Archuleta at the Adobe Bar | 6–9pm
Kick off the weekend at the Historic Taos Inn with free live music at one of Taos’ favorite gathering spots.

🎸 Kelly Hunt & Dirk Powell @marys_place_taos | 7–9pm
An evening of roots, folk and Americana music. Tickets $16–$20.

💃 Baile del Norte: Halloween Edition | 8–11pm
Head to @daleeektaos for a FREE Halloween dance party featuring UZ Band followed by DJ Julio Aragón. Costumes encouraged, with donations appreciated in support of Klin.

SAT, OCT 31

🛍️ Spooky Surprise @taoscav | Saturday, October 31 | 9am–5:45pm
One day only! Get 40% OFF EVERYTHING at the Taos CAV Thrift Store. Shop for a cause at 1509 Paseo del Pueblo Sur in Taos.

🏐 Spooky Spike Fest | 9am–5pm
A 4×4 co-ed Halloween volleyball tournament @daleeektaos.

👻 @townoftaos Community Halloween | 3–6pm
Bring the family downtown for Taos’ free annual Halloween celebration. Historic downtown fills with trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, carnival games, prizes, music and costume contests for kids, teens, families and pets. The first 1,500 children receive free treat bags!

🌭 Halloweenies @twirleye | 3–5pm
Costumes, courtyard fun and FREE hot dogs while they last!

🎸 Arellano Brothers at the @taosinn Adobe Bar | 6–9pm
Celebrate Halloween with free live music. Nuevo Americana bringing together Spanish and English lyrics with deep Northern New Mexico roots!

🧙 @houseofarchetype Wicked Halloween Ball: SANCTUARY | Doors 6pm
Keep the Halloween party going at the Sanctuary @daleeektaos! Dance party at 7pm, costume contest at 8pm, Halloween portraits, glitter, spooky cocktails and more. A portion of proceeds benefits @taoscav.

SUN, NOV 1

💀 Día de los Muertos @johndunnshops | 4–8pm
🆓 Communal ofrenda, Taos Middle School Mariachi Band, El Tigre Mariachi, sugar-skull decorating, face painting, hot chocolate and biscochitos. Community parade at 5:30pm.

#TaosSkiValley #TaosNM #HalloweenWeekend #TaosEvents #DALEEEKTAOS

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Oct 29

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ONE. MORE. MONTH.

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From bluebird to blower pow. Opening day is one month out @skitaos. It’s time to get serious!

Thanksgiving week starts with a plan:

🎟️ 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦: skitaos.com
🛏️ 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬: taosskivalley.com/stay
📩 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗢: Sign up for The Highline newsletter for the opening week scoop on gear and rental shops, restaurants, shopping, events, après, and what’s open in the village!

The countdown is ON. Get dialed. Rally your crew. We’ll see you on the mountain. 🤘

#TaosSkiValley #SkiSeason #OpeningDay #WinterIsComing #TaosNM

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Oct 28

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🚌⚡BIG NEWS: @RIDETHEBLUEBUS IS GOING YEAR-ROUND TO TAOS SKI VALLEY!

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More Bluebird Days on the mountain straight ahead! Starting Saturday, November 7, the 341 TSV Green route will run 365 days a year, connecting Taos, Arroyo Seco and the Village of Taos Ski Valley, including holidays. What was once seasonal service is becoming a year-round connection for the people who live, work and play here.

Early adopters? You bet. As North Central Regional Transit rolls out a growing fleet of hybrid-electric and fully electric buses, the future of getting to the mountains is looking more bluebird than ever. More mountain access. More connections, quietly. More ways to efficiently get to the Valley with less exhaust, every season of the year. 🍁

Why this matters:
💙 More transportation options for local workers and businesses
🏔️ Easier access to Taos Ski Valley beyond ski season
🚌 Reliable connections between our communities throughout the year
⚡ A new generation of public transportation taking the road to the mountains

Before you ride, check the updated route schedule and stop information at RideTheBlueBus.com. Some stops are changing to accommodate the new, 35-foot buses.

Here’s to better connections, year-round round trip mountain access and a big step forward for transportation in Northern New Mexico. See you on the Blue Bus! 💙

#TaosSkiValley #BlueBus #TaosNM #SustainableTransportation #MountainLife

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Oct 27

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Tuesdays are for tacos. The rest of the week has plans, too.

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Hot spot on the grill! At Millicent’s Bar & Lounge inside @hoteldonfernando, there are a few friendly faces reason enough to pull up a chair, order something delicious, and make a night of it. From Taos-style comfort food to cocktails featuring New Mexico’s own @rollingstilltaos spirits, come hungry and stay awhile.

Here’s your weekly lineup:

🍹 Margarita Mondays | 4:30–9 PM
Kick off the week with $5 margaritas in Strawberry, Mango, or Chile-Tamarind.

🌮 Taco Tuesdays | 4:30–9 PM
Your Tuesday plans, sorted. $3 tacos with your choice of pork, beef, or chicken.

🍗 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30–9 PM
Midweek cravings call for $6 wings in BBQ, Buffalo, or plain.

🥃 Thirsty Thursdays | 4:30–9 PM
Happy hour all evening, with $2 off beer bottles and cans, draft beer, wine by the glass, and well cocktails.

And there’s more on the table. Think crispy jalapeño poppers, elote with lime butter and cotija, a Taos taco on fry bread, enchiladas smothered in your choice of red or green chile, and sirloins coming off Chef James’s grill for a catered gathering.

Behind the bar, Tara’s ready to stir and Brian channels his inner “Dude”. The Pecan White Russian with pecan-infused vodka, Kahlúa, and cream. A reason to stay for one more and some southwestern hospitality from folks who live here and work hard to make you feel at home.

Planning a holiday party? Let us help you bring everyone together over good food, drinks, and a little Taos charm. 🎉

📍 Millicent’s Bar & Lounge at Hotel Don Fernando
1005 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
Daily, 4:30–9 PM | Happy Hour, 4:30–6:30 PM

Locals, hotel guests, and hungry travelers are all welcome. Double dip… we won’t tell!!

#HotelDonFernando #MillicentsBar #TaosNM #TacoTuesday #TaosDining

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Oct 26

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Rain Check? Full Moon Had Other Plans!

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When it rains, it pours… moonlight! On Sunday night, October’s Hunter’s Moon rose over Taos just as the sun set and a squall line moved north through the valley. By early morning, the clouds had cleared revealing a frosted Vallecitos as the moon set over Two Peaks!

We’ll take 5” on the @skitaos Poco snow stick, a little high-desert drama to start the week and more snow on the way! ❄️

#TaosSkiValley #HuntersMoon #TaosNewMexico #HighDesert #Timelapse

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Oct 24

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Gear up, Taos! 🎿 Hunting for fatties, rippers, and sweet sticks? The @taoswintersportsteam Ski Swap is ON today at @daleee_ktaos!

We hit the racks this morning with coach @gravelleski for a walk-and-talk through the gear, the deals, and those diamonds in the rough worth digging for. And all the lingo for your shredding dictionary!!! Wafflestompers, whippersnappers, shredding the gnar line, the anti-line… Watch and learn in a ski tour like never before! Todd came up through the program himself, so he knows a thing or two about finding the goods. From powder planks to all-mountain setups, there’s plenty to scope out.

🗓️ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
🕚 11 AM–4 PM: Community ski swap
🕟 4–4:30 PM: Unsold gear pickup
🎿 Dryland sessions + coach and teammate orientation for team athletes
🎟️ FREE admission
📍 @daleee_ktaos, 9 NM Hwy 150, El Prado

Score the secondhand gear from Taos Locos you know is legit, freshies from local retailers like @leskimastery and new-to-the-scene @bluebirdmountainsports, hunt for bargains, and support local youth snowsports. 10–20% of sales goes to TWST, a nonprofit youth snowsports team.

🌙 KEEP THE STOKE GOING: Ski Swap Afterparty with Darlin’ Please, 7–10 PM. $10 at the door!

See you in the gear pile. Let’s get after it! ❄️

#TaosSkiValley #TaosWinterSportsTeam #TaosSkiSwap #ShredSeason #DALEEEKTAOS

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Oct 22

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Go where the wind takes you… and the direction it blows!

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The view is always changing, but it’s always a winner. Fall has blown into town, the leaves are turning now that the mountains have had their moment, and this weekend, dozens of balloons bring that unmistakable high-desert sunrise magic to the heart of @visittaos.

The 43rd annual @taosmountainballoonrally returns October 23–25. Here’s your flight forecast: early alarms, crisp fall mornings and a sky worth looking (and getting!) up for.

🎈 Saturday & Sunday: Morning mass ascensions around sunrise, approximately 7am
🎃 Saturday after dark: Trick-or-treat balloon glow
🎶 Saturday evening: Live music, food, coffee and art vendors
👋 All weekend: Meet the pilots and get up close with the balloons
📍RELOCATED! Now at Town of Taos Youth and Family Center, due to weather and mud conditions!@riogrande_friends @santaferaptorcenter and coffee/food vendors there in the mornings! Come by, welcome our visiting balloons, get a coffee and food, and learn about Raptors and our public lands.
🎟️ Free admission. Balloon activities are weather permitting.

Planning to go? Check the full schedule and weather updates before you head out:
👉 taosmountainballoonrally.org

Bundle up, bring the camera and come see Taos take flight.

#Taos #TaosSkiValley #TaosMountainBalloonRally #NewMexicoTrue #FallInTaos

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Oct 21

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Oct 19

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RIDING THAT SUNDAY HIGH

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While everyone sneaks out for a Monday recovery ride through the golden foothills, we’re still basking in the glow of an incredible day @fieldinstituteoftaos Ride the Rift!

The Rio Grande Gorge delivered the natural wow factor, with miles of sweet singletrack, big rim-top views, and a whole lot of community spirit. Riders could choose their own adventure, from beginner-friendly loops to the 12+ mile course, making it a day for all ages and abilities with 19 kids ages 2–9 making for one very magical memorable Unicorn Fun Race!

Push bikes, pedal bikes, little legs, big smiles. This is what getting kids outside and building a lifelong love of riding looks like.

Huge thanks to the real unicorn Susie Fiore, Founder and @fitaos__bikes Program Director, and the volunteers, families, and local cycling community who made it all happen. Because it’s more than a day on the trails. It helps support scholarships, bikes, coaching, and opportunities for Taos’s middle school and high school mountain bike teams!!

A special shout-out to the 2026 sponsors and supporters who helped make this 🆓 community event possible: @taoscow, @taoscommunityfoundation, @skitaos, @cidsfoodmarket, @taosmtb, @fitaos__bikes, TaosNet, Taos Sports Alliance, Syd and Macky, Humble Brands, Annex Life Coaching, Rift Cycles, Goathead Bicycle Repair, Taos Bakes, and the Michael “Red” Wagener Memorial Fund.

Thanks for showing up, riding together, and making this such a good day to be part of the Taos cycling community. Recap video coming next 📺!

Now go catch that fall color before it drops! See you on the trails! 🍂

📷: @jackieinthewild

#RideTheRift #TaosNewMexico #RioGrandeGorge #YouthMountainBiking #FallInTaos

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Oct 17

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ALL THE COLORS & CREATURES OF FALL 🍂🐾

A moon setting over the ridge. A pika in the talus. A Canada Jay framed by autumn gold. Williams Lake reflecting the mountains beneath New Mexico’s highest summit. Fall in Taos Ski Valley is a field guide, from big views to tiny details.

🏔️ WHEELER PEAK
At 13,161 feet, Wheeler Peak is New Mexico’s highest summit. Williams Lake Trail winds through spruce-fir forest into a glacial basin.

🥾 PICK YOUR ADVENTURE
• Williams Lake: about 4.2 miles round trip, with 900 feet of gain.
• Wheeler Peak summit: about 8.5 miles round trip and nearly 3,000 feet of gain via Williams Lake, with exposed terrain above treeline.
• Bull of the Woods: a longer, rugged approach via Trail #90, with high ridgelines for experienced hikers.

🍂 WHEN TO GO
Higher-elevation aspens often turn first. Late September to early October is typically prime color. By mid-October, peak color may have passed, but pockets of gold, orange leaves underfoot, and dark evergreens still make a beautiful contrast. Snow, ice, and strong winds can arrive quickly near the summit.

🐾 LOOK FOR THE LOCALS
• Canada Jay: Watch the conifers for this curious mountain bird.
• American pika: Scan the talus for a small mammal darting between rocks. Pikas shelter in crevices and gather plants for winter.

Bring binoculars, keep your distance, and let wildlife set the pace.

🪨 LOOK CLOSER
Ancient Precambrian rocks tell a much older story.
• Granite: Look for interlocking grains and contrasting crystals.
• Pink veins: They may be rich in quartz and feldspar; close inspection is needed to identify the minerals.
• Lichen: Bright green and rich orange patches are partnerships between fungi and photosynthetic organisms, slowly colonizing stone.

🌙 LOOK UP, TOO
Sometimes the best moment isn’t the summit: it’s the moon slipping behind a ridge, light over Williams Lake, or a flash of color on a rock.

BEFORE YOU GO: Acclimate, choose a suitable route, check trail conditions and forecasts, pack water and warm layers. Above treeline, turn around if weather deteriorates. Stay on trail and leave nature undisturbed.

📷: @jackieinthewild 10.16.26

#TaosSkiValley #WheelerPeak #NewMexicoTrue

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🍂 THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

It’s Thursday so your weekend pre-game is here! From golden aspens and court time, to live music and mountain biking, we’ve got Friday through Sunday covered:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 | Up High & Up Close

Day: Fall hiking in Taos Ski Valley ⛰️
Head up to Taos Ski Valley for aspen groves, crisp mountain air, and colorful forest floors. The aspens are showing off, and with sunny skies, this may be your best chance for a bird’s-eye peek at the whole golden carpet from Wheeler Peak before snow returns!

Night: @shannonmcnallymusic at Mary’s Place 🎶
The party starts tomorrow night at 7pm @marys_place_taos, @taoslifestyle’s intimate listening room, with this Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s genre-spanning sound blending Americana, roots, rock, and soul. Advance tickets are $16, saving you $4 at the door!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 | Tennis + Tunes

Day: Quail Ridge Tennis 🎾
Take advantage of the favorable fall weather with a few more days on the courts at @taostennis. Quail Ridge has 10 tennis courts and six pickleball courts, plus mountain views. Call the pro shop at 575.776.2585 to check court availability.

6–9pm: Marcus Bowers @taosinn 🎸
Grab a marg and some snacks at the Adobe Bar and settle into the show, an evening of blues, rock, jazz, and intricate fingerstyle guitar free for the listening!

🚵 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 | More Reasons to Ride

@fieldinstituteoftaos’s annual Ride the Rift fundraiser brings riders of all ages and abilities to the trails alongside the Rio Grande Gorge National Monument. This free, noncompetitive event includes snacks, an aid station, prizes, and a unicorn race for kids 10 and under at 1pm. Find the festivities at the Upper Slide Trail Trailhead, at the end of County Road 110 (9am registration; roll in anytime from 10am–4pm.) Every ride supports @fitaos__bikes local middle- and high-school mountain biking teams!

Ready to make plans? Find more live music, outdoor adventures, and community happenings at taosskivalley.com/events.

#TaosSkiValley #TaosNewMexico #TaosEvents #RideTheRift #FallHikes

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