United Airlines 4 Day Huge Sale to Albuquerque - Taos Ski Valley

United Airlines just launched a huge sale for reduced airfares on flights going into Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albuquerque is where skiers and boarders fly into for their Taos vacation. With Taos already being one of the biggest values in ski country, these reduced fares will complete the perfect vacation. The sale ends this Friday, December 19, 2009, so make your plans now. Check out these sample airfare deals -

Chicago-Albuquerque	$190
Cincinnati-Albuquerque	$216
Philadelphia-Albuquerque	$220
Pittsburgh-Albuquerque	$236

There are restrictions and terms and conditions for this promotion. Call (866) 250-7313 today and take advantage of these discount airfares. The fresh powder and outstanding ski vacation savings are waiting for you.

Winter Storm Socks Valley!

Storm socks the Taos Ski Valley! "It's a dump!" is the word around the village. Eighteen inches had fallen by Tuesday morning and continues to pound the mountain. White-out conditions and high gusts of wind have made this one a real blow-out. Conditions are ideal now for exciting early season skiing. More snow is expected today and throughout the week.

submitted by Laura Lynch

Snow Blasts Taos Ski Valley

"Snow is blasting Taos Ski Valley," reported KTAO's Nancy Stapp this morning. "Look at that powder!" Five inches in a couple hours fell and continues to pile up. More is predicted Friday and Monday, getting things up to speed for great early skiing.

Last week's predicted storm bypassed Northern New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains, blanketing instead the Southern reaches of the state. But this one hit!

Taos Ski Valley opened on Thanksgiving with a couple of runs and one lift. As of today, December 3rd, five lifts are open, allowing skiing from the top of the mountain. More snow is expected to kiss the valley with virgin powder. Check out our hot deals page for some great early season specials.

- submitted by Laura Lynch

Yet Another Storm on the Horizon for Taos Ski Valley!!

Opening day for Taos Ski Valley is just a couple weeks away and the forecasters are calling for another storm to come barreling through New Mexico this weekend. After a short, but enjoyable week of sun, the Southwest gets right back into a pattern of unsettled weather. "ANOTHER PACIFIC SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO PUSH THROUGH...ON THE HEALS OF THE UPCOMING ONE." reads the NOAA weather discussion for New Mexico this weekend. Early season is a great time to get some cheap ski packages like this one: $213 per person for 3 Nights/2 Days (includes 3rd night free).

This just in... the 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championship at Taos Ski Valley has opened registration for this year's event. This is a great spectator event and if you have the stuff to prove you can conquer the mountain, sign up! But you better bring your "A" game! Because if the other competitors don't get you, the mountain will!

Big Snow in October for Taos Ski Valley

It seems that the 2009-10 ski season is going to get off to a great start. The latest storm at Taos Ski Valley dumped 14 inches of fresh powder. Even in the Town of Taos, 2,000 feet below, huge quarter sized flakes were spotted. In December and January, that has been known to happen, but not in October. On top of this storm, Taos Ski Valley is reporting 2 Feet of fresh snow in the last five days and even more on famed Kachina Peak.

The first storms started rolling in during the month of September and after a short warm spell in early October, it just turned on again. Could this be the influence of El Nino? The NOAA thinks so. In this article, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officially announced this winter as an El Nino winter. If you aren't familiar with the effects it has on the Southwest, I can personally tell you it means pack your gear and head to Taos! El Nino winters have been known to produce some of the biggest snowstorms the area has seen. I personally remember an El Nino storm where we received 50 inches in a 24 hour period and 75 inches over a four day period.

All I know is it could be one of those years and it is already starting out pretty good. Check back often to get the scoop on what's going on.

Snow In Taos Ski Valley, Already!

Well it wasn't a huge early snowfall, but the clouds rolled into the southern Rocky Mountains and snow actually fell at Taos Ski Valley this week. It was a sight to see, and I'm pretty sure I heard the sound of powder-hounds barking during this first light storm.

A common misconception is that the southwest Rocky Mountains don't get as much snow as Colorado, but here is proof that the snow starts flying just as early (as Colorado recently reported their first snow too). Taos Ski Valley is known for some of the lightest powder in snow country and it looks like this year is getting an early start.

We found some great deals for this season, including 4th Night Stay Free Ski Packages. Everyone is gearing up for another great season (last year was fairly epic!) Check back with us. We'll be sure to let you know what's going on in Taos Ski Valley!

Bud Light Southwest Pond Skimming Championship Hits Taos...

What a long great season it has been! Lots of snow, lots of events and lots of fun. Closing weekend is upon us at Taos Ski Valley and that means the grand-daddy of all the crazy events is set to take place; The Bud Light Southwest Pond Skimming Championship. The party/event splashes down on Strawberry Hill in the base area in Taos and is a can't miss, especially when the "freaks" come out.

What is a Pond Skimming event you ask? Imagine a man-made lake (also known as "Lake Blake") that is approximately 80 feet long filled with icy blue water. The object is to gain enough speed make it across the pond and stay dry. Of course, as this event is meant to entertain, not everyone makes it across and they end up a soggy mess! See exhibit A to the right!

Judges will be giving extra points for costumes, style and distance. Style usually plays a big part in the crowds minds with past years favorites being "Darth Vador", a nearly naked boy, a nearly naked girl and of course there are always the cross-dressers!

The event runs from 2:30 - 5:00 PM and registration ($10 entry fee) will be at the TSV administrative offices.

So summon your inner "Aqua Man" and break out your best Halloween costume and get to Taos this weekend. We still have some great deals to get you there. Check out our hot deals section!