Ski Apache vs Taos Ski Valley
Ski Apache 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 | Ski Apache | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Ski Apache
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Intermediates
Ski Apache
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Experts
Ski Apache
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Off-piste
Ski Apache
Limited
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Terrain Park
Ski Apache
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Families
Ski Apache
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Limited
Snow Confidence
Ski Apache
Good
Taos Ski Valley
Good
Budget
Ski Apache
Not ideal
Taos Ski Valley
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Ski Apache | Taos Ski Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 31.5 km | 43.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 546 m | 749 m |
| Lifts | 50 | 70 |
| Top elevation | 3493 m | 3606 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €180 |
Piste
Ski Apache
31.5 km
Taos Ski Valley
43.3 km
Vertical drop
Ski Apache
546 m
Taos Ski Valley
749 m
Lifts
Ski Apache
50
Taos Ski Valley
70
Top elevation
Ski Apache
3493 m
Taos Ski Valley
3606 m
Snow reliability
Ski Apache
very reliable snow
Taos Ski Valley
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Ski Apache
No data
Taos Ski Valley
No data
Day pass
Ski Apache
€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.