For those whom the mountains are calling, Taos Ski Valley is just one of several popular ski resorts and travel spots that people head to in the colder months in neighboring states including New Mexico, Colorado and other snowy destinations. Here are a few more of them.
New Mexico ski and travel destinations
Pajarito Mountain Area: a small, well-kept secret hosting great views, bump skiing and glade skiing. Located on the east slopes of the Jemenez Mountains above Los Alamos, in north central New Mexico.
Ski Santa Fe: An independently owned and operated resort with a terrain park an RFID ticketing system, it is located in Santa Fe, which is known for its culture, tradition and architecture.
Angel Fire Resort: sitting at 8,000 feet, Angel Fire, N.M., turns into a winter playground with an average of 121 inches of snow. It is home to 80-plus ski and snowboarding slopes under azure sunlit skies and well-maintained skiing and snowboarding slopes. There are seven chairlifts and many food and beverage outlets perched in the mountains.