Taos Ski Valley (TSV) in late February 2026, photos and notes

[marzNC]

As those who have been following the MOTH for Taos Ski Valley (TSV) in late February know, traveling Divas started skiing on Feb. 20. Most will start skiing on Sunday, Feb. 22, which is when the Women’s Ski Week starts. Some people are doing a Classic Ski Week.

This thread is for photos and any notes people care to share publicly.

Feel free to share photos, comments, and questions in the general MOTH.

Photos from Saturday, February 21


Photos from Sunday, February 22




Divas who skied together after lunch on February 22: @floridakeysskibum , @santacruz skier , @TNtoTaos , @Denverokie

 

[marzNC]

Storm skiing first thing Friday morning, Feb. 20. All lifts were closed by 1:30pm due to high winds, gusting to 70mph.

Getting down from Whistlestop after 11:30 was hard work with no visibility and strong winds. Taking White Feather was the only option. Even so, had to go very carefully. I joined up with a couple (turned out to be from NC originally!) and we took turns leading. Picked up an older man in a yellow jacket who had gone down Powderhorn and then got stuck with no visible target where White Feather joins up. He was my target. He followed me as soon as I skied slowly past him. We both stopped at the fence at the turn, happy to have made it. He thanked me for providing a way to see for that section.

 

[marzNC]

Ski Week groups on Sunday that included Divas or Diva Dudes. It was a perfect first day for any ability level.

 

[DebbieSue]

So sad not to be there! I spy the always fashionable @santacruz skier standing out in the crowd! No offense other Divas but she sets a very high bar

 

[santacruz skier]

So sad not to be there! I spy the always fashionable @santacruz skier standing out in the crowd! No offense other Divas but she sets a very high bar

Miss you!

 

[Jilly]

Are those pants, blue fading to white? Not sure if its the lighting.

 

[santacruz skier]

Are those pants, blue fading to white? Not sure if its the lighting.

Navy blue

 

[marzNC]

Several people switched Ski Week groups on Monday. From what I could tell talking to people, those who moved are much happier.

 

[marzNC]

Another warm sunny day, Feb. 23.

Assorted Ski Week groups under Lift 4


@Michellezil , Cassey on adventure runs in the afternoon with MarzNC
First Lorelei, then Upper Hunziker

 

[Michellezil]

Cassey and I at the top of our first ridge hike on Sunday! We skied corner chute

 

[Bookworm]

how's the house, @Michellezil

 

[Denverokie]

Pizza party at Taos on Monday February 23. We had a wonderful fellowship!!

 

[marzNC]

Random shots around the village.

Apparently there is public WiFi


Inside Cid's. Not many shops have storage for employees for skis/boards.


Half to go early to get some of the lunch offerings at Cid's

 

[Michellezil]

how's the house, @Michellezil

Amazing! Just got out of the hot tub. We ended up with fantastic housemates

 

[floridakeysskibum]

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Cassey and I at the top of our first ridge hike on Sunday! We skied corner chute

Wish I could teleport myself up there!!

 

[marzNC]

Did anyone ride the Kachina lift today?

 

[Michellezil]

Our miracle happened and Kachina lift opened this morning! Our ski week class was up within the first 20 mins and got a cute opening day souvenir goodiebag with bacon or donuts. We were glad we didn’t have to hike it after the short walk up the the prayer flags had me puffing. Gorgeous snow especially in the morning. By the afternoon the snow was still great but the moguls were getting bigger!

 

[Michellezil]

Did anyone ride the Kachina lift today?

Me, @Cassey Marsh, @SarahXC and Chris did, I’m sure others too, but that’s who we ran into at the end of the day. Everyone we spoke to enjoyed the adventure. I even found a snowboarder’s phone that she dropped on her first run in the middle of Main Street and was able to return it to her. Happy day

 

[Michellezil]

@SarahXC snapped this great photo of @Cassey Marsh and I at the bottom of Rabbit hole on Wednesday. Gorgeous snow, views and amazing camaraderie. (Ps based on this afternoon, the snow is no longer much fun over there).

 

[RCL]

@SarahXC snapped this great photo of @Cassey Marsh and I at the bottom of Rabbit hole on WednesdayView attachment 26262. Gorgeous snow, views and amazing camaraderie. (Ps based on this afternoon, the snow is no longer much fun over there).

Woohoo!! What a great adventure!
We really lucked out with snow conditions this week while it lasted! — Beautiful pics!