BASE PRICE: $2,013 - w/ lifts $2,477*
Trip Leader: JOE GILBERT
Taos Ski Valley Video
$25 Group Trip Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Resort:
Spend a week with us at the legendary ski paradise that is Taos Ski Valley. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of New Mexico, the area is completely bounded by the pristine Carson National Forest. The European atmosphere and architecture of the resort is due to the ski area's European pioneers, and an amalgamation of German, French, Austrian and Swiss residents and employees combined with the local Native American and Spanish cultures. Don't forget a visit to the historic town of Taos a short 30 minute ride away featuring boutiques shopping and a plethora of world class restaurants many featuring Southwestern cuisine.
Mountain:
Founded by Ski School Director Ernie Blake, Taos is one of the very few family-owned and operated ski areas in the U.S. It offers a rare combination of high altitude (9000' base), high snowfall (over 300" annually, mostly dry powder), and sunshine (300+ days a year). The resort rarely has any lift lines, and boasts the top rated Ski School in North America. The mountain is cozy, with 2,600 ft vertical, 1,300 skiable acres of terrain, 110 trails, and 13 lifts. Terrain is almost evenly split between beginner/intermediate (49%) and advanced/expert (51%). Taos Ski Valley honors the IKON ski pass, which can be purchased through our friends at SKI.COM.
Lodging: 
We''ll be staying at the Inn at Snakedance condos, located adjacent to the main lift in 2-bedroom units. According to Ski Magazine, "Taos remains one of the great purists'' resorts of North America, and features some of the best high-altitude free-skiing anywhere". Trip pricing includes the Ski/Board Better Week ski lesson package. Visit the Taos resort website for more resort information.
Number of Skiers: 32
Trip Includes:
- American Airlines, Reagan National (DCA) to Albuquerque, NM via Dallas (DFW)
- Ground transportation to and from the airport and lodging
- Seven nights at the Inn at Snakedance in 1-BR and 2-BR condos
- Welcome Wine & Cheese party
- Group dinner at General Manager's house
- 6 Days of "Ski/Board Better" lessons
- Complimentary fleece ski vest for each participant
Base Cost: $2,013* (lift ticket or optional costs not included)
5-day lift ticket: add $464 (see additional lift options on registration form) Single Supplement: add $670 - Trip Leader will advise availability
Ground Only: deduct $458 - available after group air minimums are met
Cancellation Fees: A $50 cancellation applies for any cancellations prior to 11/05/21. Afterwards, the participant will also be responsible for any unrecoverable expenses, including 3% credit card transaction fees on applicable payments.
Payment Schedule (per person):
$500 Advance Deposit.
Remaining balance: due on November 05, may be paid by credit card or check.
You may also pay in three monthly installments (by check only, not by credit card):
11/05/2021: One-third of the balance
12/05/2020: Second third of the balance
01/04/2022: Remaining balance
Please mail payment checks to SCWDC, 5309 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207. Do NOT mail payment checks to the trip leader.
Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club. You can sign up as a member online HERE.
SCWDC 2022 trip participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card with purchase or renewal of IKON passes if purchased through this link: https://scwdc.events.ski.com/