Taos Ski Valley is one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the Western United States. Nestled in the southernmost tip of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the majestic Rockies, Taos Ski Valley has some of the most desirable chunks of real estate on the planet. Ask any skier what Taos Ski Valley is like, and without a question they will tell you that it's one of the best ski mountains in the world. Taos Ski Valley has the number-one-rated ski school in the United States and its light powder (base elevation: 9400 ft) and great weather (more than 300 days of sunshine annually) are legendary. The scenery is some of the most gorgeous in the world and the base village is small and charming with a strong European feel. Unlike the Town of Taos, with its adobe-style architecture, the building styles at Taos Ski Valley are much more what you'd expect this elevation: Swiss chalets, mountain cabins, large homes, condominium complexes, and small ski hotels. The summer months are stunning and renting your property during the ski season can produce significant income. Real estate in Taos Ski Valley is surprisingly affordable.