SKI WITH US
CHARLES N. ROMERO
SKI PROGRAM
Want to learn to ski or snowboard this winter? We've got your gear, meals, transportation, and lessons, all free for Taos Indigenous youth, ages 6 to 18.
For many of our kids, it's their first time on the mountain. We make sure cost, gear, and a ride are never what stands in the way.
EVERYTHING’S COVERED
FREE FOR TAOS INDIGENOUS FAMILIES
No gear, no experience, and no cost required, just a willingness to try.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WHAT YOUR KID WILL EXPERIENCE
A chance for Native youth from Taos to connect with the mountains, their peers, and their own potential. Tap to explore.
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Professional lessons at Taos Ski Valley take youth from first turns to confident riding, all equipment, lift tickets, and meals included at no cost.
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For many kids this is brand new. They feel the joy of trying something hard and gain confidence with every run.
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Cohorts are grouped by age, creating space for shared experiences, fun, and lasting friendships.
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Trained instructors, behavioral-health support from DHCS, and background-checked chaperones keep every kid safe.
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Responsibility, teamwork, and communication, with pathways into peer-mentor and internship roles down the line.
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Interns and staff, many Native and past participants, offer encouragement, guidance, and cultural connection.
COME SKI WITH US
WHO CAN JOIN & WHEN
Open to all Indigenous youth in Taos County, ages 6–18. Kids must attend all of their program's ski days to qualify for end-of-season incentives. The program runs for five ski days each winter season including grades 4 through 12. These days include lift tickets, gear, meals, and instruction at Taos Ski Valley.
Teen Program
Ages 13-17
Feb 21 & 22 • Feb 28 & Mar 1 • Mar 7
Two age divisions and must attend all ski dates to qualify for incentives!
Littles Program
Ages 6-12
Nov 29 & 30 • Dec 13 • Dec 20 & 21
THE LEGACY OF CHARLES N. ROMERO
1984 — March 13th, 2021
Charles was a Taos Pueblo tribal member and role model who broke barriers for Indigenous youth in the outdoor industry. He started at Taos Ski Valley in an entry-level role and, through dedication, rose to manage the ski rental shop — opening doors that had long been closed.
This program carries his name so that Taos Pueblo youth have access not just to skiing and snowboarding, but to mentorship, workforce pathways, and the self-confidence to walk through the same doors Charles once did.
For Older Youth · Ages 14–18
JR. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Our workforce-development track gives Taos Native teens hands-on experience and a real look at careers in the outdoor industry, starting right at Taos Ski Valley.
→ Mentor younger participants and assist with program logistics
→ Shadow pros in ski rentals, lift ops, guest services & instruction
→ Earn ski & bike certifications and life skills
→ Some apprentices are offered paid holiday employment at TSV
Ski hard. Ski fast. Ski responsibly.
POWERED BY
OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Brands and organizations who expand access to outdoor adventure, sports, and career exploration for Indigenous youth.
