Your room will be ready by 4 PM unless an early check-in is requested.

Yeti, your guest services assistant, will text the registration card at 9 AM on the day of arrival.

Once the Registration Card is E-Signed, Yeti will send the Self Check-in Codes and ask you to text us when in the room to let us know if you have everything you need.

Checkout: 11:00 AM.

Please email snowmansion@gmail.com to make any changes, cancellations or requests.

Additional Guests than specified when making the reservation are considered unregistered guests.

Unregistered guests are subject to approval and a $100 per person per night additional fee. 

Pre-register additional guests for an additional $10 to $15  per person per night by replying to this email or before 10PM on your day of arrival.

*Valid Government ID and active Credit Card required for Check In.

Pet Policy:  We accept house-trained dogs in privates for an additional $15 per dog, per night. Sorry, we cannot accept cats. Dogs must be leashed, cleaned up after and stay withing 10 feet of owners at all times. Unregistered pets will result in a $250 cleaning fee. Pet owner is responsible for cost of excessive soiling and/or damage.

Late check-outs: are subject to approval and a late check-out fee may apply. Check-outs after 12:00 Noon will be assessed an additional nightly fee.  

Smoking:  Permitted in out-door designated areas only.  Smoking in rooms or cabins may trigger a $500 cleaning fee.

Before or during your stay, please let our staff know if there is any thing we can do to make your stay more enjoyable.

*A 100% deposit is required to hold reservation

*The balance is due at Check-In

*Valid Government ID and active Credit Card required at Check In.

*All cancellations must be made by email to snowmansion@gmail.com

*For cancellations made 14  days or more (45 days or more for  Group Reservations and Holiday Period Reservations) prior to arrival, 50% of the  deposit amount will be kept as a cancellation fee.

*For cancellations made between 0 and 14 days (between 30 and 45 days for Group Reservations and Holiday Period Reservations)  prior to arrival the full cost of stay will be charged.

*Holiday Periods are 12/25 - 1/2, March 7th to March19th, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Presidents day and MLK day weekend.

Please Note: Reduction of the number of people or stay duration is treated as a cancellation for people and/or nights reduced from the reservation.

We are pet friendly with a beautiful foot path to walk the dog. 

Standard Dog Stay: $15 per dog plus tax per night. The dog is not left in the room when owners leave the premises.

Full Service Dog Stay Package: The owners wish to leave their dogs in the room for the day..  Includes dog walking and refreshing water bowl.  

Full Service Dog Stay Package: $30 per dog per night plus tax. 

Dogs Must be within 10 feet of owner at all times in grounds and common areas. 

We do reserve the right to charge $50 clean fee in the event of significant Hair or Soiling or minor damage.  Cost of major damage to be paid by Dog owner. 

Dogs not allowed on beds.  Dog hair or paws on bed will trigger $50 fee.

Dogs must be leashed or carried in all common areas and grounds. Dogs must be cleaned up after.  Dog owners must bring their own bags to clean up after their dogs.

As much as we love cats, we cannot have cats at the SnowMansion as many of our guest have cat allergies. We hope you understand.

All Groups can count on our professional staff, beautiful village and great atmosphere!

Ski Groups stay with us for our affordable prices and proximity to Taos Ski Valley.

Boy Scouts stay with us one or two nights before going to Philmont in order to acclimatise to the altitude, whitewater raft the Rio Grande and visit the Taos pueblo.  

Girl Scouts stay with us before or after a multi night camping trip in the Carson National Forest. 

School Groups stay with us while they learn about the Art, History and Nature of Taos.

College Groups stay with us to explore the Architecture or Geology of the area or Raft or Rock Climb.

Church Groups stay with us for all of the above reasons and to explore faith and get to know each other and to offer service to the community.

Wedding Groups stay with us because the whole wedding party can stay in one place affordably and bond and celebrate together!

SnowMansion Covid Social Contract: Winter 2021/22

In order to maintain a safe environment for our staff and visitors alike, and to comply with all  State and local regulations and guidelines, the SnowMansion is asking all potential guests to read  and agree to the terms of our “Covid Social Contract” as presented here.  This contract provides  information to guests on what to expect from the SnowMansion and its staff during a visit as well as  what the SnowMansion expects of its guests.   

As required by the State of New Mexico, all SnowMansion Staff will wear face coverings, observe  appropriate distancing measures, practice appropriate personal hygiene, and will be screened  daily for symptoms and asked to remain home if ill.  The SnowMansion cleaning staff is also  following new operational protocols to assure the highest levels of sanitation at our property. 

The following are a few changes to our normal procedures designed to assure your safety and a  successful and healthy visit to our beautiful mountain community.  We will only stay open if we  can continue to keep the virus at bay and we can only do that with your understanding and  cooperation. 

Check‐in/Check-out 

While we have always enjoyed social interaction with our guests, our goal this summer is to  minimize the need for face to face contact with our guests.  Whenever possible credit card  details will be taken by phone and key packets will be left out for guests to pick up for “self‐ check in”.  Upon your departure, the credit card on file will be charged for any open balance  and a copy will be emailed to the email on file.  Key cards can be left in the room and there will  be no need to interact with our staff for check out. 

Housekeeping Services 

In adherence to current New Mexico Public Health guidelines, there will be no daily  housekeeping services and staff will not enter the unit during a guest’s stay except for an  emergency or to address an urgent maintenance issue.  Linens and towels will only be changed  if requested whereupon fresh linens/supplies will be provided outside the unit with the guests  being required to change the linens within the unit if desired. Contact telephone/text numbers  will be provided for such requests.  The SnowMansion is following the Enhanced Hotel Cleaning  Guidelines of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. 

Limited Property Services 

Some services and facilities normally available to  SnowMansion guests will not be offered this  winter in order to conform to State mandated “best practices” and to minimize face to face  interactions and the opportunities for the spread of infection.  Please note that the following  will not be available to our visitors this winter: 

There will be no breakfast service. 

Kitchen maybe used by 1 guest at a time who wearing a mask, wash hands and wash and sanitize all non-disposable items used by guest before and after using them. All dining must be done in the room or outside.

The SnowMansion interior common areas are for transit too and from guest rooms only.  There is plenty of tables and seeting outside arounnd the building.

Nearly all communication with SnowMansion will be via telephone and a centralized  texting service for ease and rapid response. 

What we expect from you! 

All guests of the  SnowMansion this winter will be required to follow the following protocols: 

Do not visit if any member of your party is ill or is known to have been directly exposed  to a confirmed Corona Virus infected party within two weeks of a planned stay, 

Always wear a proper face covering when in public areas of the property, 

Follow appropriate physical distancing practices, maintaining a six foot distance from  other guests and staff members, 

Do not linger in interior common areas.

Practice appropriate personal hygiene including frequent washing of hands with soap  and water. 

Only with your support and cooperation can we maintain a safe environment for our guests and  staff alike.  By making a reservation, paying a deposit, checking in to the SnowMansion, or signing this form, you attest to your willingness to abide by these and any other  reasonable requests designed to prevent the spread of Covid‐19 and other infectious diseases.   You are also affirming that you will assure that all members of your party will do the same. 

Guest Name:_________________________  Signature: ___________________________  Date: ___________

Assumption of the Risk, Hold Harmless and Waiver of Liability Relating to  Coronavirus/COVID‐19

The novel coronavirus, COVID‐19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health  Organization. COVID‐19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person‐to‐ person contact. It is believed that an individual can be in infected with COVID-19 without their  knowledge and be asymptomatic. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and  state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the  congregation of groups of people.  

The SnowMansion is committed to following all relevant CDC Guidelines and Mandates  from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) as well as the required and recommended  COVID Safe Practices (CSPs) certified by the New Mexico Governor’s Office. However, neither the  management, ownership or staff of the SnowMansion can guarantee that you, or any of  your child(ren), family members or friends that your come in contact with will not become infected  with COVID‐19 as a result of your stay at the SnowMansion. Any time you choose to leave your home  and interact with people on a social or professional level, you increase your risk of exposure to  COVID‐19.  

By making a reservation, paying a deposit and checking into the SnowMansion, whether or not physically signing this form, I, on behalf of myself and all members of my party for whom I have the  capacity to contract, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:  

1.       I am aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental orders, directives and  guidelines, including directives for social distancing and use of face masks in all public  locations. I acknowledge and understand that that the circumstances regarding COVID‐19  are changing from day to day and that, accordingly, the CDC, NMDOH and other state and  local guidelines are regularly modified and updated and I accept full responsibility for  familiarizing myself with the most recent updates.                  

2.      I am aware that all activities related to my use of the services and facilities of the SnowMansion are occurring in a public location and are potentially hazardous activities as a  result of the COVID‐19 pandemic. 

3.       I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID‐19, agree to follow the COVID Safe Practices  (CSPs) that the SnowMansion is following and voluntarily assume the risk that  any spouse, family member or friend of mine that I come in contact with may be exposed to  or infected by COVID‐19 as a result of my choice to utilize the services and facilities provided  by this business/organization. I further acknowledge and understand that any exposure to  COVID‐19, as a result of my activities on the premises of the SnowMansion, could  result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death to myself or any child(ren),  family members or friends of mine that I come in contact with after exposure.  

4.       I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID‐19 at the SnowMansion may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others,  including, but not limited to, employees, management as well as other patrons and their  families. I further voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole  responsibility for any COVID‐19 related injury to myself, my child(ren), family members or  friends (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, death, illness, damage, or  expense, of any kind) in connection with use of the services and facilities of this  business/organization. 

5.       With all of the potential risks to myself and others in mind, I hereby assert that it is my  express intent that this Assumption of the Risk, Hold Harmless and Waiver of Liability  Agreement shall bind any assignees and representatives, and shall be deemed to RELEASE,  WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE (on behalf of myself, and any minor  children for whom I have the capacity contract) the SnowMansion, its owners,  officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns (the “RELEASEES”) from any liability  related to COVID‐19 which might occur as a result me being on the premises of the  SnowMansion or using any services or facilities provided by the SnowMansion.

6.       I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the RELEASEES from and against any  and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, losses or expenses of any nature whatsoever  (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements) arising from, out of,  or relating to, directly or indirectly, any COVID‐19 infection, illness or injury arising from my  use of the services and facilities of the SnowMansion.  

7.       I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent. I agree that this Wavier of  Liability shall be governed by and construed in accordance with New Mexico law, and that if  any of the provisions hereof are found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall be  enforced as fully as possible and the unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed modified  to the limited extent required to permit enforcement of the Wavier of Liability as a whole.

8.       I also accept acknowledge that this waver was expressly negotiated as and is a material  inducement to the permission granted by Releases to be on the premises of the SnowMansion and to use the services and facilities provided by the SnowMansion.  

I acknowledge and represent that I have read the foregoing Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of  Liability and that I understand it and by making a reservation, paying a deposit, checking into the SnowMansion, or signing this form, I voluntarily of my own free will and agree no oral  representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have  been made. I further assert and acknowledge that I am entering this Agreement after full,  adequate and complete consideration, fully intending to be bound by same.  

Guest Name:_________________________  Signature: ___________________________  Date: ___________

Area Airport Information

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - The Sunport is the most common gateway for visitors to Taos as it provides the most flight options for travelers. Airlines serving the Sunport include America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Great Lakes, Mesa Air, Northwest Reno Air, Southwest, TWA, United, and US Air. Sunport has a full complement of rental car agencies located in a convenient  Sunport Car Rental Center. The average drive time between the Albuquerque airport and Taos Ski Valley is roughly 2.5 to 3 hours.

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) - Santa Fe airport offers more limited flight options but with a reduced drive time to Taos.  Avis and Hertz are the only rental car agencies with offices at the airport. American Eagle Airlines and United Airlines are currently the only commercial carriers serving the Santa Fe Airport with daily flights out of Santa Fe to and from Dallas, Phoenix, and Denver.

Taos Municipal Airport (SKX) – The Taos Municipal Airport is a relatively small airport with only private aviation services and one seasonal (winter only) charter air service at this time.  The Charter air service is provided by Taos Air with flights several days a week to and from Austin and Dallas (Love Field) airports only.  Flights include complimentary shuttle service to and from Taos Ski Valley from the Taos Airport. GPS and VOR approach available. FBO services are provided by Taos Aviation Services.

Direct Flights to Taos via Taos Air!

Taos Air now offers direct flights to the Taos Municipal Airport from Austin, Dallas (Love Field), Los Angeles (Hawthorne), and Carlsbad-San Diego (McClellan).  There is a single round trip flight to and from each of these cities 3 days per week (currently Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays) with included ski rentals and complimentary shuttle service to and from Taos Ski Valley for all passengers.  For more information or to reserve flights, go to Taos Air.

For private aviation to/from Taos Municipal Airport (SKX): There are two runways with the largest being 8,600 feet by 100 feet wide at 7,095-foot elevation.  Updated FBO services and additional navigation information can be found here. GPS and VOR approach available. FBO services are provided by Taos Aviation Services.

Ground Transportation

Car Rental Companies

Albuquerque: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty

Santa Fe Municipal Airport: Hertz and Avis

Taos:  Wheeler Peak Rent A Car (575-776-4904)- located at the Taos Airport; Enterprise (575-737-0514) in the town of Taos

Shuttle / Taxi Services to and from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos:

Mountain View Shuttle: Tel: 575-770-8759

Taos Rides:  Tel: 575-613-3256

Taos Ski Valley Transportation: Tel: 800-776-1111

Faust's Local Transportation (taxi): 575-758-3410

Ride Sharing Services:  Currently Uber and Lift drivers are limited to non-existent in the Taos and Taos Ski Valley area.  We expect this to change in the near future and will try to update this when services are more reliably available.  

Bus Service: The North Central Regional Transportation District (NCRTD), known commonly as “The Blue Bus”, provides regular bus service between Taos and Santa Fe for no fee.  Click here for updates schedules and additional information. Taos Express: Weekend Bus between Taos and Santa Fe. www.taosexpress.com 

Seasonally (winter) The Blue Bus also provides limited service between Taos and Taos Ski Valley stopping in Arroyo Seco, 500 feet from the SnowMansion.  Check their website for updated schedules for the “TSV Green Line”.

The Blue Buses also provide Friday and Saturday evening service between Taos Ski Valley and the Town of Taos. The RTD 380 Night Rider Dinner Shuttle service coincides with the District’s 341 TSV Green route and operates Saturday, December 21, 2019 through March 22, 2020. Service is provided on two roundtrips beginning in the Town at 6:10 PM and runs though 10:10 PM. The route services Paseo del Pueblo, the Plaza, El Prado, Arroyo Seco, Valdez and the Taos Ski Valley offering residents and visitors access to the Town’s amenities in the evenings.

Train from ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to Santa Fe

New Mexico Rail Runner: www.nmrailrunner.com

Driving Details and Maps

From Albuquerque: I-25 North to Santa Fe; take Highway 599 north (exit #276) to Hwy. 285 north, then in Espanola continue on Hwy. 68 to Taos. Hwy 68 to Hwy 150, then 5 miles to Arroyo Seco.

From Arizona: I-40 East to Albuquerque; I-25 North to Santa Fe; take Highway 599 north (exit #276) to Hwy. 285 north, then Hwy. 68 to Taos. Hwy 68 to Hwy 150, then 5 miles to Arroyo Seco.

From Denver: I-25 South to Colorado Springs to Walsenburg; Hwy. 160 to Fort Garland; Hwy. 159 and Hwy. 522 to Taos. Intersection Hwys, 522, 68 & 150, take Hwy 150 (left) 5 miles to Arroyo Seco.

From West Texas: I-40 West to Clines Corners; Hwy. 285 to I-25 to Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos. Hwy 68 to Hwy 150, then 5 miles to Arroyo Seco.

Driving Distances / Approximate Times to Taos Ski Valley

Albuquerque   150 mi / 2:45                       Amarillo   302 mi / 4:30                                      Austin   764 mi / 12:00

Colorado Springs   230 mi / 3:45               Dallas   682 mi / 10:30                                       Denver   300 mi / 4:30

Durango   208 mi / 3:15                             El Paso   400 mi / 6:00                                      Oklahoma City   558 mi / 8:15

Phoenix   568 mi / 8:30                              Santa Fe   90 mi / 1:30                                       Tucson   569

Area Maps

Northeast New Mexico Map 

Town of Taos Map 

New Mexico Regional Map

Village of Taos Ski Valley Map

Taos Ski Valley Hiking Map