Taos Ski Valley, NM Closes For The Season

"Last day, best day. Thanks for a wonderful Winter '24!"

Taos Ski Valley, NM, just ceased spinning lifts until next ski season. Although emotions are mixed with resort skiing coming to an end, people appear grateful at what a great season Taos had. See below.

Julian Carr, Ingrid Backstrom, and Bill Shapiro all commented below Taos's announcement, letting their thanks be known to the New Mexico ski resort.

Shapiro wrote, "big thanks to all for a great season, especially to the smiling lift operators."

Taos even saw 3 inches in the last 24 hours, 7 inches in the last 72 hours, and 20 inches in the last week. They ended the season with a base depth of 64 inches and got 226 inches of snow over the course of the season.

Just a few days ago, Taos Ski Valley hosted the World Pro Ski Tour for the third consecutive year.

Taking the first place in the Super Slalom run on March 29 in the women’s class was Paula Moltzan (USA), with Tuva Norbye (NOR) and Kaja Norbe (NOR) securing second and third place finishes.

For men, Sam Maes (BEL) took first, followed by Raphael Haaser (AUT) and Reto Schmidiger (SUI).

The GS race, run March 30, found Tricia Mangan (USA) taking first place in the women’s field, followed by Kaja Norbye (NOR) and Fabiana Dorigo (GER). First place for the men was won by George Steffey (USA), with Jan Zabystran (CZE) and Patrick Kenny (USA) making the podium as well.

First place winners in the GS race received $20,000, while second place finishers secured $6,300 and third place garnered $4,500. The same cash awards were handed out to the Super Slalom finishers, except third place notched a $2,500 reward.

An overall men’s and women’s champion was determined for best combined finishes. Taking home the $25,000 bonus were Tricia Managan (USA), while three men split their bonus: Raphael Haaser (AUT), Sam Maes (BEL) and Jan Zabystran (CZE).

For all of us regular skiers, we're bummed ski season is winding down, but already looking forward to next season at Taos Ski Valley.

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