Crowd calendar · 2026-27 season
Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley, New MexicoIkonMountain Collective· Open Nov 26 – Apr 4
Tap a day to see why, then plan a trip around it.
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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Busy stretches to avoid
- Thanksgiving weekendNov 25 – Nov 29
- Community WeekendDec 19 – Dec 20
- School holidaysDec 20 – Dec 25
- Christmas–New Year peakDec 26 – Jan 1
- Ikon Base Pass blackoutDec 26 – Dec 30
- Taos Value and Weekday pass holiday blackoutDec 26 – Jan 2
- School holidaysJan 2 – Jan 3
- Brewski Ski and Beer festivalJan 9
- MLK weekendJan 16 – Jan 18
- Ikon Base Pass blackoutJan 16 – Jan 17
- Military and Veterans Appreciation WeekJan 18 – Jan 24
- Presidents' Day weekendFeb 13 – Feb 15
- Ikon Base Pass blackoutFeb 13 – Feb 14
- Presidents' week school breakFeb 16 – Feb 19
- Ridge-A-ThonFeb 19 – Feb 20
- Freeride competition weekFeb 28 – Mar 4
- Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas spring break (second week of March, approximate dates)Mar 8 – Mar 14
- Taos Value and Weekday pass spring blackoutMar 13 – Mar 18
- Easter weekendMar 26 – Mar 29
Beating the crowds
- Tuesday to Thursday is quietest almost everywhere, and often cheaper.
- Ride the free Blue Bus Green Route 341 from town of Taos, running Wednesday to Sunday from Dec 20 to Mar 22, instead of driving the nine-mile mountain road. It does not run Mondays or Tuesdays.
- Parking is limited on holidays, powder days and event weekends. Use the Armadillo, Bear, Gila Monster, Eagle and Deer lots, which the resort serves with a free shuttle in winter. Roadside parking may be restricted during high-visitation periods.
- Buy lift tickets at least 72 hours ahead for up to 33% off. Early-season adult tickets are $75 through Dec 10.
- Expect the busiest days around the Dec 26 to Jan 2 holiday stretch and the second week of March, when Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas spring breaks overlap. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Ski Taos Ski Valley for less
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Plan a cheap trip herePlaces to stay nearby
The cheapest beds are usually a town or two down the road. Split a whole house with your group.
This is a forecast from patterns: weekdays, national holidays, school breaks, pass blackout dates and events. Resorts don't publish lift-line data, so treat it as a guide. Snow forecast from Open-Meteo.
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