PO Box 2 Taos Ski Valley NM

Phone: 575-751-6051  

Email: bigaltsv@taosnet.com  

Snowmobile Tours! Horseback Riding! Guided tours to the peaks and ridges above Taos Ski Valley. Experience some of the most beautiful spots and spectacular views on the planet. An adventure the entire family will enjoy and treasure. Make no mistake - this tour will lift your spirit!

PO Box 16-d Pilar Rt Embudo NM 87531

Phone: 1-800-748-3760  Fax: 505-758-9711  

Email: bigriverrafts@yahoo.com  

URL: http://bigriverrafts.com  

Hey, Wanna have some fun? How about enjoying a river raft trip down the Rio Grande Gorge? Big River knows how important your vacation is. So let us help make it as much fun as possible. We are a full service outfitter. We supply everything; you just show up and go rafting, WAHOO!!!

PO Box 750 28 Juan Martinez Rd. Arroyo Seco NM 87514

Phone: 575-776-2665  Fax: 575-776-0066  

Email: cookingstuidotaos@mac.com  

URL: http://www.cookingstudiotaos.com  

Cooking classes with Chef Chris Maher. Pass recipient of six 4-Diamond Culinary Awards and James Beard recognized chef. Classes are 100% hands on participation and learning.
We discuss,assign, cook and then sit down and enjoy what we have prepared together and talk some more. Students have fun and walk away having learned recipes, technique and theory. Chris is available for private classes and catering for your next dinner party or event.

P.O. Box 486 Arroyo Seco NM

Phone: 575-770-2391  

Email: fitcamp@hotmail.com  

URL: http://www.fitaos.org/  

Based in the Taos Ski Valley and designed for children from first grade and up , our camps focus on hands-on learning experiences. Throughout each of the two week day camp sessions, we focus on several different themes (archeology, river ecology, wildlife biology, orienteering, etc.). We explore each theme and our surroundings through hikes, field notes and drawings, organized activities, art projects, and games. The older children's sessions included an overnight. We also offer two one week sessions that include backpacking trips.

Taos Ski Valley NM

Phone: 575-776-1413  

URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/html_main/list_hiking.html  

There are 330 miles of trails, some maintained by volunteer groups. Opportunities abound for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and 4-wheel drive exploring.

Many summer hiking trails and forest roads become cross-country ski and snowmobile trails in winter. Trail guides are available online at the link above or for more detailed trail maps visit one of our Village Stores.
Maps, helpful suggestions, directions and equipment available throughout the summer and fall hiking seasons at these fine shops:
Box Canyon, 505-776-1256
Boot Doctors, 505-776-2489
Taos Ski & Boot, 505-776-2291, ext. 1252 and the Village information booth

P.O. Box 2 Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-751-6051  

Email: bigaltsv@taosnet.com  

Horseback riding with Al Johnson, also known as Big Al, is like slipping back into the 1930's and the good ole cowboy days. Big Al has been taking visitors to heights they may have never been to before. Beginners or experienced riders Big Al doesn't mind because he makes certain you are secure in your horseback riding skills and matched to the right horse for your skills levels.
When asked why he chose to stay in the mountains and teach tourists how to ride horses, his answer is very poetic, in a cowboy-sort-of-way. Big Al simply stated "Pretty horses on a pretty day with pretty people in a pretty place earning a pretty nickel, Well that's a pretty good way of life!" To schedule a horseback ride, contact Big Al through email at bigaltsv@taosnet.com.

P.O. Box 102 Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-776-5913  

Email: lajitasstables@brooksdata.net   

URL: http://www.lajitasstables.com/taos.htm   

In Operation from May 15th to Sept. 15th each year.
Explore the Land of Enchantment in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Come ride our gentle horses with friendly, knowledgeable guides in the Land of Enchantment. In May we travel from our home base in Lajitas, Texas, to enjoy the cool mountains of Taos, New Mexico. Our location is on the slopes of the Taos Ski Valley where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rise 13,000 ft. above us. Enjoy beautiful vistas from trails that wind among the pines and high country meadows.
Wet your appetite with a one hour ride or, better yet enjoy a two hour trip along Bull of the Woods Creek. Our three and four hour Horseback riding trails actually go above tree line to alpine meadows dotted with
wildflowers. For the more adventurous, we offer full day and overnight excursions. Ride to Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, and try your luck with cutthroat trout from a timberline lake, or spend the day looking for elk and bighorn sheep. All this and more is waiting for your enjoyment.

Combine your horse trip with a stay in the Taos Ski Valley. From it's quiet, relaxed atmosphere you can explore the surrounding area. Taos is world famous for it's art, Native American culture, and international ambiance. Visit Taos Pueblo, take a white water raft trip, enjoy great food, and much, much more.

Whatever you do you are sure to enjoy your visit to
The Land of Enchantment!

702 CR 0057 PO Box 428 Velarde NM 87582

Phone: 505-983-7756  

Email: kwgs@knownworldguides.com  

URL: http://www.knownworldguides.com  

Exceptional river trips on the mighty Rio Grande and scenic Rio Chama. Known World Guides is a full service outfitter offering half, full and multiday trips. We provide everything you need for a fantastic day or days on the river. Kayak and mountain biking trips.

P.O. Box 400 Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-776-3233  

Email: info@ridenorthside.com  

URL: http://www.RideNorthside.com  

Self guided, fee-based, mountain biking and hiking on beautiful private wilderness right here in Taos Ski Valley. Awesome single-track and double-track thru pines, aspens and meadows with amazing views. Biking terrain for intermediate to expert level riders with Frazer Mountain as the highest point on the property at 12,163 ft.. Host of the 2-day Frazer Mountain Madness Mountain Bike races and festival in July. Open from June through October, weather permitting.

P.O. Box 206 Arroyo Seco NM 87514

Phone: 575-776-2222  Fax: 575-776-2222  

Email: climb@climbingschoolusa.com  

URL: http://www.climbingschoolusa.com  

Let Mountain skills professional staff and instructors lead you on an exciting outdoor adventure with safety and confidence. No experience necessary and fun for everyone ages 7 and up. We can set up a trip for any climbing ability level. We have over 20 years in the climbing business with locations in New Mexico, Red rocks, Las Vegas, Mexico and Thailand.

P.O. Box 361, Taos NM 87571

Phone: 575-751-9877  

Email: hotair@puebloballoon.com  

URL: http://www.puebloballoon.com  

Imagine yourself floating through the air, gliding on the soft desert winds, as the splendor of the Rio Grande Gorge passes beneath you. Imagine a panoramic view of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains or the high carpet of sagebrush. Then come join us for an unforgettable ballooning experience.The breath-taking views were inspirational, and the New Mexico scenery is beyond words and description. Silently slipping along the sage-brush covered plain, and watching the ground open up into the magnificent Rio Grande Gorge was a once-in-a-lifetime revelation of beauty and awe. The sweet slide into the chasm was a tremendous thrill, expertly handled by Ed.

"As we rose out of the rocky opening, the landscape spread out before us like a golden carpet. The chase crew below followed us, and assisted in a perfect landing. Later, our delicious brunch in Taos was a delight, and the conversation lively as the bubbles in the champagne.

This was a dream, and we thank all of those involved. Pueblo Balloons are the best!"

P.O Box 16d Pilar Embudo NM

Phone: 1800-748-3760  Fax: 575-758-9711  

URL: http://bigriverrafts.com  

Hey, Wanna have some fun? How about enjoying a river raft trip down the Rio Grande Gorge? Big River knows how important your vacation is. So let us help make it as much fun as possible. We are a full service outfitter. We supply everything; you just show up and go rafting, WAHOO!!!

PO Box 102 Taos Ski Valley NM

Phone: 575-776-5913  

Email: lajitasstables@brooksdata.net  

URL: http://www.lajitasstables.com/taos.htm  

In Operation from May 15th to Sept. 15th each year.
Explore the Land of Enchantment in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Come ride our gentle horses with friendly, knowledgeable guides in the Land of Enchantment. In May we travel from our home base in Lajitas, Texas, to enjoy the cool mountains of Taos, New Mexico. Our location is on the slopes of the Taos Ski Valley where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rise 13,000 ft. above us. Enjoy beautiful vistas from trails that wind among the pines and high country meadows.
Wet your appetite with a one hour ride or, better yet enjoy a two hour trip along Bull of the Woods Creek. Our three and four hour trails actually go above tree line to alpine meadows dotted with
wildflowers. For the more adventurous, we offer full day and overnight excursions. Ride to Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, and try your luck with cutthroat trout from a timberline lake, or spend the day looking for elk and bighorn sheep. All this and more is waiting for your enjoyment.

Combine your horse trip with a stay in the Taos Ski Valley. From it's quiet, relaxed atmosphere you can explore the surrounding area. Taos is world famous for it's art, Native American culture, and international ambiance. Visit Taos Pueblo, take a white water raft trip, enjoy great food, and much, much more.

Whatever you do you are sure to enjoy your visit to
The Land of Enchantment!

P.O. Box 400 Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-776-3233  

Email: info@ridenorthside.com  

URL: http://www.RideNorthside.com  

Personally guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding excursions. Specially equipped wide-track snow machines take you to fresh powder turns on every run. Experience the newest, most adventuresome and exclusive private wilderness skiing and snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains, right here in Taos Ski Valley. Fresh powder runs through the gladed trees on a sunny day soon after a snowstorm is a classic experience common to the Northside. Reserve your adventure today!

P.O. Box 90 Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-776-2291  

Email: tsv@skitaos.org  

URL: http://skitaos.org/  

World class skiing for those who love to ski. The Resort Center, in the heart of the village, is the location for the most convenient and varied shopping, dining, and ski rental shop.

P.O. Box 89 Taos Ski Valley NM

Phone: 800-322-9815  Fax: 575-776-1410  

Email: info@InnSnakedance.com  

URL: http://www.innsnakedance.com  

During the summer months, the Inn at Snakedance combines great food with the great outdoors. "Take a Llama to Lunch" Day Hikes offer a taste of the wilderness. Hike with llamas and knowledgeable naturalist guides who will prepare your gourmet luncheon feast. "Wilderness Wine Dinners" are an exquisite overnight dining adventure. Join our micophagyst (mushroom expert) on our "Mushroom Safaris" and hunt for the Porcini (King Bolete), Chanterelle and other choice edible species that grow in our rare alpine climate.

P.O. 2 Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-751-6051  

Email: bigaltsv@taosnet.com  

Located in and above Taos Ski Valley, A.A. Wilderness Adventures is one of the most picturesque snowmobile tours you will take anywhere. Big Al will be your guide to 12,000 foot peaks and incredible views. The 2 hour tour includes riding time on the snowmobiles, helmets and warm clothing. Don't forget to bring you camera along. Take a guided snowmobile tour to the majestic peaks and ridges above Taos Ski Valley. Experience spectacular views of New Mexico's highest peaks and enjoy an exhilarating ride. An adventure the entire family will enjoy and treasure. As Big Al would say, "Make no mistake - this tour will lift your spirit!"

Book your snowmobile Trip now! Make no mistake - this tour will lift your spirit - we're sure of that!

2 hour tour Single $65 Pair $85
Includes Helmets, boots and warm clothing.

Call Big Al (575) 751-6051
bigALTSV@taosnet.com

101 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 1-800-322-8267   Fax: 1-575-776-5504   

Email: info@cottamsskishops.com  

URL: http://www.cottamsskishops.com   

Don't own snowshoes?...No problem rent by the day at Cottam's Ski Shops. Located in the heart of the Village. Reservations recommended.

See the Taos Ski Valley Chamber website for trails Taos Ski Valley NM

Phone: 575-776-1413  

Email: info@taosskivalley.com  

URL: http://taosskivalley.com/visitors/parks_and_rec/  

Enjoy the pristine beauty and silence of the Carson National Forest surrounding Taos Ski Valley. Numerous trails will lead you to breathtaking views and allow you to escape everyday life. Hiking with snowshoes will rejuvenate your mind and reconnect your soul to the mountains. Snowshoe rentals and trail maps are available at local ski shops.

Taos Ski Valley NM

Phone: 800-517-9816  

URL: http://www.nightskyadventures.com  

"OH WOW! You really can see the rings!"

Night Sky Adventures (tm) interpretive astronomy tour begins with a short orientation of the telescope, instructions about the telescope and description of how and why it works and how to use it.
Then it is on to our own solar system, viewing the planets visible that night and moon if it is up. Depending on the time of year, the rings of Saturn, Jupiter's great red spot and moons are all plainly visible. The polar ice caps, surface color variations and dust storms of Mars, the crescent phases, and beautiful cloud tops of Venus and the green disk of Uranus all show their beauty through the eyepiece. The space walk feel of the Moons surface at over 300 power is simply breathtaking.


Star parties scheduled throughout the summer, fall and winter. See galaxies, nebula, globular clusters and more through two Newtonian telescopes. No charge. Base of lift one. Check our calendar page for schedule.

Taos Ski & Boot Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 575-776-2291  

URL: http://www.skitaos.org  

Relax and enjoy a ride up Lift One. Hike down or ride back down, your choice! Lift tickets for sale at Taos Ski & Boot.

88 State Road 150 Taos NM 87571

Phone: 575-776-3446  

Email: info@taostennis.com  

URL: http://taostennis.com/  

Blue skies, crisp air, a gentle breeze and new red and green courts. Kurt's Tennis has evolved into Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge Taos. Six of the ten existing courts utilize a new system, developed and installed by Dobbs Tennis Company of Austin, Texas, that eliminates the cracks and mimics a lightly cushioned, hard court.

Taos Tennis sports a large swimming pool/hot tub complex and a court with a ball machine. A large membership base encourages an expanded tennis program including tournaments, drop-in doubles, clinics, league competitions, singles round robins, mixed doubles round robins and junior camps. Kurt's Pro Shop stocks Prince and Babolat rackets, accessories, men's and women's clothing and shoes. The staff maintains a membership list by playing level so that guests can easily arrange pick up games at any level in singles or doubles. Free wireless internet is available poolside, in the Deli, and in the Player's Lounge as well as in most of the condos.

106 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley NM 87525

Phone: 505-715-6773  

Email: maverickcompany@sbcglobal.net  

URL: http://www.wildriversonthefly.com  

Welcome to the Wild Rivers of New Mexico�s Enchanted Circle. The waters are home to Rainbow, Wild Brown and Rio Grande native cutthroat trout. Join us for an adventurous fly fishing experience amidst the unsurpassed beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Rio Grande Gorge, and the Cimarron River Canyon.

Fly Fishing and Guiding Packages
Your package includes accommodations at the luxurious Edelweiss Lodge and Spa located in the heart of the Taos Ski Valley. Your fully furnished and equipped 1 bedroom/1 bath includes the following amenities: Fireplace, king bed, queen sleeper sofa, radiant heat floors, travertine bath and shower, washer & dryer, underground heated parking, fitness room and sauna, game room, boot room and outdoor plaza, which is a great place to enjoy that after-fishing-trip cigar. Come relax and enjoy the incredible views, the quiet, and the fresh mountain air. Our guides provide door to door service at the Edelweiss Lodge and Spa and will pick you up and drop you off after your fly fishing adventure.