TSV Event Calendar

 8:00 PM - Hotel St. Bernard. Seminar with Jonathan Berger String Quartet "Bridal Canopy" with the St. Lawrence String Quartet. Admission Free. Join the students for a special dinner at the St. Bernard. Call for reservations, 776-2251.

Learn Bird Identification through song!

In breeding bird surveys, 90% of song birds detected are detected by identification of their song rather than by sight. It is also helpful to understand behavior and habitat typically associated with each species.

• Study of song identification of 30 local bird species
• Two field outings led by instructor 
• Provided class materials for each student: Bird Song Identification Manual and accompanying CD.  

Field Institute of Taos cycling team "F.I.Taos" will be having training rides up the 8 mile Ski Valley road from 6pm till dusk. A challenge for all to enjoy.

For information contact please visit Field Institute of Taos Website www.fittaos.org

Enjoy guided hiking tours to Williams Lake at sunset on the beautiful mountains in Taos Ski Valley. For more information call TSV Chamber at 575-776-1413 or visit our website: www.taosskivalley.com

Classic Cars... a must see

Over the past several years, Michael Hearne and South by Southwest have created a new and unique kind of music. “Southwestern Americana” as Michael calls it “Songs about the southwest with an acoustic feel”. Michael Hearne’s incredibly smooth voice and amazing acoustic guitar style combined with Carmen Acciaioli’s musical mastery of the steel guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, and hammered dulcimer, with the extremely talented Zeke Severenson on stand up and electric bass and you have what people all over the Southwest and beyond call their favorite band.
Martini Tree 6pm

8:00 p.m. Hotel St. Bernard. Young Artists Concert. Admission Free. Program to be announced. Call for dinner reservations, 776-2251.

8:00 PM - Hotel St. Bernard. Seminar with Haydn String Quartet Op. 76 No. 2 "Quinten" with the Brentano String Quartet.  Admission Free. Call for dinner reservations at 575-776-2251.

The Ultimate Mountain Bike Challenge! If you haven't experienced the "madness", it's time you signed up! We have something for everyone...from the pros to the kiddos. Again we are part of the New Mexico Off-Road Series, AND we are also part of the Alison Dunlap Junior Olympic Mountain Bike Series, so come join us for a bigger and better event!

Saturday events include the Hill Climb - 2,800 ft. in 5.5 miles to the top of 12,131 ft. Frazer Mountain, and the Kids Race. Sunday is the Cross Country Races. Pro Cash payback and great Prizes!  Live music and Friday night Pasta Party. Make a weekend of it in beautiful Taos Ski Valley.

www.frazermountainmadness.com

Dedicated to preserving the Balanchine Technique®.

For teachers and adults who wish to expand or enhance their knowledge. Open to ages 18yrs and up!

Directed by Jillana, former principal with the New York City Ballet while under the direction of George Balanchine and authorized teacher of the Balanchine Technique® and Balanchine Style®.

Five and one half days of intensive instruction per week in the Balanchine Technique®.

For more information contact "Technique in Taos"

Empowering the Best in You- Live Your Passion ~ 9am -12 ~ Taos Ski Valley ~ Free Workshop
An interactive seminar that motivates personal power.

8:00 p.m. Hotel St. Bernard. Young Artists Concert. Admission Free. Program to be announced. Call for dinner reservations, 776-2251.

Field Institute of Taos cycling team "F.I.Taos" will be having a "Short Track Mountain Bike Event" on Strawberry Hill in Taos Ski Valley. This fun event will start at 6pm.

For information contact please visit Field Institute of Taos Website www.fittaos.org

Enjoy guided hiking tours to Williams Lake at sunset on the beautiful mountains in Taos Ski Valley. For more information call TSV Chamber at 575-776-1413 or visit our website: www.taosskivalley.com

Trail Runner 2008 Trophy Series

A challenging 10K trail run up and over the ski hill. A 2,612 feet elevation gain in the first 3 miles then it's all downhill from there! This run promises a high altitude challenge! 9am start. See Lodging specials for the race. Click here for details! Click here to go register on-line with active.

After the Up & Over 10K Trail Run. Come to the Martini Tree and get ready for some country music to the sound of Michael Hearne. For more information call TSV Chamber at 575-776-1413.

"Dine with the Stars" Enjoy a three course dinner followed by a talk and viewing with leading astronmer Geoff Goins. Not to be missed.$45 per person Reservations essential Phone The Chamber at (575) 776-1413 or Contact us via e-mail

2 funpacked days of disc golf competitions, Volleyball and Horseshoes. Incredible prize draw, Millenium pass!and more. Activities for kids, horse rides and face painting so bring the whole family. LAST TO KNOW on Saturday night, $20 registration fee includes tournament, Band entry. See Lodging specials for accomodation. Camping Free. Cover charge $5 to non players for the band. Call the TSV Chamber for information 776-1413

Learn Andean style backstrap weaving with local Taos weaving instructor Kimberly Hamill. The simplest tools - straight sticks and string - are all you need to execute elegant tapestries.

This three day course explores the fascinating and versatile uses for the backstrap loom. The backstrap loom is simple in design, consisting of some straight sticks, rope and a strap behind the weavers back. The backstrap is used today by weavers all over the world to crteate exquisite tapestries. Each member of the workshop will learn  to warp a backstrap, plan a project and execute a weaving.This course is designed for absolute beginners to novice weavers.

Tuition: $330 To register call the taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce (575) 776-1413 or via email 

A must do in Taos Ski Valley! A small town fall celebration complete with 13 Piece Oompah Band, German food, beer, German dancers, Best Costume, Yodeling and Brat eating contests! Great prizes. Bouncy Castle for the kids and face painting. Annual Sidewalk Sale and Market stalls. Fun for the entire family! See Lodging specials to make a weekend of it. Camping available at campsite. The fun will take place between 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Enoy guided hiking tours to Williams Lake at sunsent on the beautiful mountains in Taos Ski Valley. For more information call TSV Chamber at 575-776-1413 or visit our website:www.taosskivalley.com

Register before June 30th and receive a 10% discount

Handcrafting Chain & Bead Jewelry  Scott David

For an introductory course to chain making join Scott David Plumley on Friday evening 5-7pm In this 2 hour class Scott will be demonstrating and having participants make a few pair of Tornado-wrapped Earrings; a simple wire-wrapping technique from his 2nd book. Tuition fee $20

"Dine with the Stars" Enjoy a three course dinner at the Bavarian Lodge followed by a talk and viewing with leading astronmer Geoff Goins. Not to be missed.$45 per person Reservations essential Phone The Chamber at (575) 776-1413 or contact via e-mail

Zigzag Byzantine Bracelet

For an infomation pack on Scott David Plumlees classes contact Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce or visit

Fall Arts Workshop series

Beaded Tripoli Bracelet

The second cold-connection workhsop will explore a variety of innovative wire to plier bead setting techniques. Bypassing the need for a hot torch, students will utilize simple hand tools to set gemstone beads onto silver headpin wires. These beads will then be assembled into dynamic chain design composed of flush-cut and tumbled sterling silver jump rings. The class will conclude with a demonstration on forging a sterling S-clasp utilizing a hammer against anvil. Instructor will provide printed handouts, ring-n-bead supply kits, and all hand tools needed. Students should bring their own individual light, small extension cord, and an optivisor. $120 + $50 kit fee

For an infomation pack on Scott David Plumlees classescontact Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce or visit

Fall Arts Workshop series

 PMC Collage pendant / earrings

In this intensive workshop suitable for beginners, you will explore rolling, texturing, cutting and shaping the clay into coils and custom balls to make an original fold-over bale pendant and earrings. The class will cover various finishing methods including brushing, burnishing and patina. Includes use of all tools in class. A $30.00 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class. 

Stephanie Lee - "Totally Plastered" In this process workshop, students will learn the basics of working with plaster and plaster-like products for the purpose of creating deep texture in their 2-dimensional artwork. The focus will be in depth exploration of texturing techniques. Students will also learn and experiment with plaster recipes for use in different forms of artwork such as wood, canvas, altered books, jewelry and more. Tuition Fee:  $240

To reserve your space call (575)-776-1413

Not only are our tickets discounted but many of the lodges in the ski valley discount as well.  Adult lift tickets $40, teens $30 and children $25.  Childrens Ski School is also discounted at $62 per day which includes lift ticket, rentals, a morning lesson, an afternoon lesson and lunch.

If you would like to be a ski or snowboard instructor this is the place to start.  The academy is taught by our experienced instructors and is used as a hiring tool for our schools.  For more information email the ski school at sstsv@skitaos.org.

Bring your friends and sample beers from 25 breweries from across the Southwest region. Located in Tenderfoot Katie's and the Martini Tree Bar, $25 entry fee. The festival runs from 4:30-7pm. There will also be several local restaurants sampling their food. 21 and over!

In the base area beginning at 6 p.m. a great way to kick off your Christmas Eve celebrations. Watch as skiers make their way down the mountain in the dark with flares as their only means of light.

Begin New Year's Eve festivities with the torchlight parade and fireworks display starting at 6 p.m. at the base of lift #1. Celebrate New Year's in the Martini Tree Bar immediately following the fireworks.

January ski weeks are $90, from Sunday through Friday. The price covers the lessons only you must purchase a six-day lift ticket, have a season pass or a Taos Card.

Free ski lessons, ski patrol demonstrations and lots of giveaways throughout the weekend!

A fireworks display and torchlight parade to celebrate Ernie Blake's birthday. Begins at 8 p.m. and can be seen from anywhere in the base area. Festivities to follow in the Martini Tree Bar. Martinis and other drink specials.

Not only are our tickets discounted but many of the lodges in the ski valley discount as well.  Adult lift tickets $40, teens $30 and children $25.  Childrens Ski School is also discounted at $62 per day which includes lift ticket, rentals, a morning lesson, an afternoon lesson and lunch.

This is our last day for the 08/09 ski season.

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this must see event. From 2:30 pm to 5 pm people will use any means necessary to skim across an 80 foot pool of ice cold water (best costume earns points). No motorized vehicles. Don't miss the fun. Base of Strawberry Hill. Registration at the TSV Administration Offices and a $10 entry fee.