Taos New Mexico Skiing, Fishing, and More
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With 350 days of sunshine, thousands of square miles of national forest, miles and miles of trails for alpine skiing, mountain meadow cross-country, snowmobiling, biking and hiking, combined with numerous clear mountain fishing creeks and the Rio Grande River rafting, canoeing, tubing and fly-fishing, there is no reason not to get out and play in Taos New Mexico!
Winter
Skiing
Taos Ski Valley with its world-class skiing is only a short 20 minutes away with some of the best trails in the Rockies, whatever your level of ability. Red River Ski Area, Angel Fire Resort and Sipapu Ski Area are a short drive away.
Cross-country Skiing
Groomed mountain meadows in our backcountry wilderness at the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area.
Snowmobiling
Sledding and Tubing
Snow Shoeing
Above the Taos Ski Valley on Williams Lake Trail – breathtaking!
Ice Skating
Bring the whole family to the Taos Youth and Family Center ice arena.
Taos Ski Valley
Enchanted Forest
Adventure Ski Shops
Summer
Golf
Tee Time! We’ll arrange it for you. Taos Country Club, championship, 18-hole links-style golf set amongst gently rolling desert sagebrush and arroyos provide an ever-changing panoramic view of New Mexico's most spectacular peaks.
Taos Country Club
White-Water Rafting
Take a float trip or challenge the class IV rapids on the Rio Grande River. Ride the rapids for half day at Pilar or full day with lunch through the Taos Box.
Native Sons Adventures
Kayaking
The Racecourse on the Rio Grande River, wow!
Fishing
Fly-fishing heaven! Take lessons, a guide or on your own to any one of countless locations. Casting? Cool mountain creeks will delight you with native brown trout.
Los Rios Anglers
Mountain Biking
27-mile South Boundary Trail or the West Rim Trail along the Rio Grande Gorge are just two of the countless trails that offer the best for a casual scenic ride or a thrill seekers challenge.
Gearing Up Bike Shop
Hiking
Hit the trails! It’s a hikers paradise with so much to choose from. We’ll help you find just the right one.
Rock Climbing
Hot Air Ballooning
Up, up and away! Several companies with years of experience are available to take you on this breathtaking ride across the mesa, over the gorge.
Taos Ballooning
Horseback Riding
Ride the mountain wilderness or the open ranges of the high mountain desert and slip down to the cool Rio Grande Gorge for a picnic.
Lajitas Stables
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