Taos Ski Valley Shirt — New Mexico Mountain Ski Tee | Comfort Colors T-Shirt Specifications
The Taos Ski Valley Shirt — New Mexico Mountain Ski Tee | Comfort Colors T-Shirt has 15 measurable specifications covering fabric composition, construction method, print placement, and available sizing.
| Blank Tees | Comfort Colors |
|---|---|
| Style | 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt |
| Fabric | 100% Ring-Spun US Cotton |
| Fabric Weight | 6.1 oz/yd² (207 gsm) |
| Garment Treatment | Soft-washed, garment-dyed after construction |
| Collar Type | Crew neck |
| Sleeve Type | Short sleeve |
| Fit | Relaxed, slightly oversized – unisex |
| Construction | Side-seamed, twill-taped shoulder-to-shoulder, double-needle hem |
| Taos Ski Valley New Mexico mountain ski graphic with alpine terrain illustration – front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design – Taos Ski Valley, NM Mountain Ski Graphic |
| Licensing Status | Independent, non-licensed original artwork |
| Available Colors | Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, Mustard |
| Available Sizes | S, M, L, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
- 🫧 Machine wash cold
- 🌀 Tumble dry low
- 🚫 Do not bleach
- 🚫 Do not iron print
The Comfort Colors 1717 is dyed after full garment construction. Post-construction dyeing pre-shrinks the fabric, resulting in less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. Surface tone variation exists across individual units; no 2 shirts carry an identical shade.
What the Taos Ski Valley Mountain Design Captures
The Taos Ski Valley Alpine Graphic
The Taos Ski Valley Shirt features a vintage-style mountain ski graphic representing Taos Ski Valley, the high-alpine resort situated at 9,207 feet base elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. The illustration uses retro typography and mountain terrain elements consistent with classic ski-town apparel from the 1970s and 1980s. Taos Ski Valley has operated since 1955, founded by Ernie Blake, and holds a reputation as one of the most technically challenging ski mountains in the American Southwest – the kind of place skiers travel across the country to reach, and rarely stop talking about after. Part of the Vintage Hometown Shirts collection.
Taos Ski Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Taos Ski Valley sits within the Carson National Forest at the base of Kachina Peak, which reaches 12,481 feet above sea level. The resort village is located 19 miles northeast of Taos, New Mexico, inside a narrow mountain canyon carved by the Rio Hondo. The vertical drop of 3,281 feet from summit to base places Taos Ski Valley among the largest vertical drops of any ski resort in the US. For anyone who has skied Kachina Peak or walked the village at last light, the mountain silhouette on this shirt carries that altitude with it.
Who Wears the Taos Ski Valley Mountain Tee
The Taos Ski Valley Shirt is purchased by 5 buyer groups:
- Taos Ski Valley skiers and snowboarders – seasonal and destination visitors representing their mountain in daily casual wear between runs and after the lifts close
- Taos, NM residents – locals from the broader Taos area connecting with the ski valley identity that defines the region’s outdoor culture year-round
- Former Taos and northern New Mexico residents – people who relocated from the area and carry the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as a geographic reference point wherever they live
- Outdoor and ski culture enthusiasts – skiers, hikers, and mountain culture followers drawn to Taos Ski Valley’s reputation as a technically demanding and historically significant western mountain
- Gift buyers – choosing a high-alpine hometown connection for birthdays, graduations, or the going-away party that needs to say more than a card
Browse the full Taos NM Shirts collection for more Taos designs across all styles and colorways.
Taos Ski Valley Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Taos Ski Valley Shirt serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Taos Ski Valley regulars and northern New Mexico locals. The shirt is available year-round and fits 4 gift occasions.
- Birthday
- College graduation
- Going-away party
- Housewarming
Some shirts sit in a drawer. A hometown shirt gets packed first – because it carries a place, not just a print.
More options: Hometown Gift Shirts
Every US order ships free within 4–7 business days. Orders qualify for a 60-day return window from the purchase date. Items must be unworn and unwashed to qualify for a full refund.
Why Comfort Colors for a Hometown Hometown Shirt
Comfort Colors is a brand under Hanes Brands, established in 1979. The Style 1717 uses 100% ring-spun US cotton at 6.1 oz/yd², dyed after full garment construction. The post-construction dye process pre-shrinks the fabric, resulting in less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. The soft-washed surface produces a matte, broken-in texture across the fabric face. Garment-dyeing produces surface tone variation across individual units; no 2 shirts carry an identical shade. A hometown pride shirt that looks brand-new misses the point. The worn-in feel matches the memory.
All GGIT Apparel Hometown Shirts are printed on the Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee.
Shirt Shirt Size Guide
The Comfort Colors 1717 fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette. Size up 1 for an oversized fit. The table below lists chest width and body length in inches for all 6 available sizes.
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 22" | 30" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" |
| 4XL | 30" | 34" |
Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem maintain shape after repeated washing. Side-seam construction prevents fabric twisting common in tubular-knit tees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What fabric is the shirt shirt made from?
The shirt is 100% ring-spun US cotton at 6.1 oz/yd², garment-dyed after construction with less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. -
Does the print fade or crack after washing?
The shirt print is applied using direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print. Machine wash cold and tumble dry low to maintain print quality. Do not bleach and do not iron directly on the print. -
Does the shirt shirt run true to size?
The Comfort Colors 1717 fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette. Size up 1 for an oversized fit. -
What colors does the shirt shirt come in?
The shirt is available in 6 colorways: Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, and Mustard. -
What is the shipping and return policy?
Every US order ships free within 4–7 business days. The 60-day return window covers unworn and unwashed items for a full refund. -
What is on the Taos Ski Valley shirt design?
The shirt features a vintage-style mountain ski graphic representing Taos Ski Valley, NM. The illustration includes alpine terrain elements and retro typography referencing the resort’s high-elevation Sangre de Cristo Mountain setting. -
Where exactly is Taos Ski Valley located in New Mexico?
Taos Ski Valley sits 19 miles northeast of Taos, NM inside a canyon carved by the Rio Hondo, within Carson National Forest. The base elevation is 9,207 feet; Kachina Peak summit reaches 12,481 feet. -
Is this a good gift for someone who moved away from Taos or Taos Ski Valley?
The Taos Ski Valley shirt ships free to all US addresses with a 60-day return window. For someone who left northern New Mexico, the mountain graphic carries the Sangre de Cristo elevation they still call home. -
Is this shirt officially licensed by Taos Ski Valley resort?
This shirt is independent, non-licensed original artwork by GGIT Apparel. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taos Ski Valley resort or its parent company. The design is a city-pride graphic representing the mountain and region.
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