We went snowboarding in New Mexico at TAOS Ski Resort (more in description)

Yes, we went to New Mexico to go snowboarding!

TAOS is undoubtedly the most unique and, in my eyes, the best ski resort you will visit in the continental United States. I’ve had this place on my shred radar for well over a decade now and the mountain did not disappoint one bit!

Due to a lower tide snow year, our experience at TAOS was much different than the numerous videos I’ve consumed of their steep and deep terrain. Honestly I am stoked it worked out that way though because we got a TAOS experience unlike anything I had ever seen prior.

Ranked 4th by Ski Magazine of the top 30 ski resorts in the western US is a well earned accolade. This mountain is known for being steep (possibly some of the steepest terrain in the USA) but what we experienced is a family friendly destination with zero crowds.

Although we didn’t get to push our limits off Kachina Peak, we did get to rip some of the fastest and smoothest groomers we’ve ever experienced. It was sunny spring vibes for our visit with impeccable snow quality on every run. Due to their north facing slopes and a base elevation of 9,200ft, TAOS holds snow very well in between their well known winter dumps!

One of the days we rode with a TAOS guide named Dan, an absolute legend of a human! Dan was not only an incredible snowboarder. He educated us on the mountain and its New Mexican culture, showed us some secret spots to come back and rip on a pow day, and was a great hype man and instructor to have riding with us.

Come to find out (and makes total sense now), TAOS ski school was ranked 1st in North America by USA Today! We see that now after riding with Dan. Their ski school staff and guides are not just for beginners. If you visit TAOS, I highly recommend riding your first day with a guide so they can show you all the good good on the slopes.

Beyond the riding the culture at TAOS is beyond anything we’ve ever experienced at a domestic resort. It felt like we were riding in another country to be honest. Everyone we met was smiling and stoked!

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