The Summer School officially begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. You should plan to arrive early enough in the day to have time to move into your room before then. For those arriving in private cars, follow this link for driving directions: www.taosskivalley.com/visitors/getting_here
Note: The Ski Valley lies about 18 miles northeast of Taos. Take State Highway 150. After you pass the Taos Ski Valley sign, proceed straight through the parking lot until you see a guard-house at the entrance to Sutton Place. Turn right onto Sutton Place and you’ll see the bright red roof of the Snakedance Condominiums directly ahead.
If you are flying or taking the train, please schedule your arrival in Albuquerque before 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Send us your complete travel information on the confirmation form indicating whether you need transportation from Albuquerque to Taos Ski Valley. You will receive the confirmation form by mail after acceptance into the program. Please include airline and flight number (or train/bus), arrival time, and a telephone number where you can be reached 24 hours before departure or your cell phone number.
All students requiring transportation to the Ski Valley should gather at the carousel #1 in the baggage claim area of the Albuquerque airport no later than 1:00 pm on June 25, 2013. If you arrive by bus or train, you will have to take a taxi to the airport. If you have problems, call the Snakedance hotel at 1-800-322-9815.
The van to the Ski Valley costs $25 (one way). However, if we have too many students to transport, some will have to take a bus, so please be prepared to pay up to $50 for the trip. Please be aware that the drivers of the van are not able to touch your bags due to airport security regulations. We cannot arrange transportation for students arriving in Albuquerque after 1:00 pm on June 25, 2013.
Twin Hearts Express offers direct bus service to Taos Ski Valley, leaving the Albuquerque airport M-F at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. A one-way ticket currently costs $60. The trip takes approximately 3 hours. For further information and reservations call (505) 751-1201.
All Students who attend only the second half and need transportation/shuttle service to the Taos Ski Valley must plan to arrive at the Albuquerque airport/baggage claim area no later than 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. If you have your own transportation, plan to arrive in the Ski Valley no later than 5:30pm that day.
The School officially closes after breakfast on Friday, July 26, 2013. Please note: To receive full credit for Summer School course work, you must remain in residence until the official closing of the school. Students leaving early are not guaranteed credit.
Remember, the trip from Taos Ski Valley to Albuquerque takes around 3 hours. Please book your return flight for departure in Albuquerque in the AFTERNOON of July 26, 2013.