Red River Ski Area vs Taos Ski Valley
Red River Ski Area and Taos Ski Valley are neighbouring resorts in New Mexico - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Red River Ski Area | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Limited | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Red River Ski Area
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Intermediates
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Experts
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Off-piste
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Terrain Park
Red River Ski Area
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Families
Red River Ski Area
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Snow Confidence
Red River Ski Area
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Budget
Red River Ski Area
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Red River Ski Area | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 27.4 km | 43.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 494 m | 749 m |
| Lifts | 7 | 70 |
| Top elevation | 3134 m | 3606 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Red River Ski Area
27.4 km
Taos Ski Valley
43.3 km
Vertical drop
Red River Ski Area
494 m
Taos Ski Valley
749 m
Lifts
Red River Ski Area
7
Taos Ski Valley
70
Top elevation
Red River Ski Area
3134 m
Taos Ski Valley
3606 m
Snow reliability
Red River Ski Area
very reliable snow
Taos Ski Valley
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Red River Ski Area
No data
Taos Ski Valley
No data
Day pass
Red River Ski Area
€180
Taos Ski Valley
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Taos Ski Valley if...
you want the bigger ski area.