Taos Ski Valley · United States

West Basin

Black (advanced)
17

Gentle

118 m
Length
14 m
Vertical drop
3486 m
Starts at
3472 m
Ends at
6.2%
Avg gradient
24.9%
Max gradient
sustained 50 m

Elevation profile

3472 m3479 m3486 mstart125 m

Run analysis

West Basin is a black (advanced) run at Taos Ski Valley measuring 118 m, dropping 14 m from 3486 m down to 3472 m. It averages a 6.2% gradient, steepening to around 24.9% at its most sustained pitch.

Heads-up for snowboarders: 1 uphill section along this run — expect some unstrapping or skating.

Watch for an uphill section: 50 m of climb about 75 m in.

Bonvo Slope Score: 17/100 — Gentle

Vertical0/30
Length1/25
Gradient character0/25
Flow16/20

Scored from the run's real geometry — steepness is judged against what a black (advanced) run should feel like, so every difficulty class can reach 100. Methodology

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