Taos Ski Valley
Skiing Taos in New Mexico
Kachina Peak
12,481 ft | 3,804 m
Taos, New Mexico
Kachina Peak is 12,481 ft tall, located on the backside of Taos Ski Valley. The peak used to be hike only terrain. There is now a lift to the top and you can lap it on a good day usually later in the season. It’s amazing expert terrain with a great view of Wheeler Peak which is the highest in New Mexico at 13,161 ft / 4,011 meters.
The view from near the top of Chair #2 at Taos Ski Valley. Looking at Wheeler Peak on the left, and Kachina Peak on the right. Taken before the Kachina Peak Lift was installed, on a beautiful bluebird day, a pristine untracked morning. Photo by Andrew Gatewood.
The view at the top of Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Looking eastward towards Wheeler Peak. Photo by Andrew Gatewood.
Kachina Peak center right and round, ready to be skied. Wheeler Peak, center left in the back range, looking beautiful. Photo by Andrew Gatewood.
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From Instagram: A post about hiking Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley
“Hike to ski”