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New Mexico Skiing?
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Telluride Ski Babe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Send a PM to Lori K. That's her home mountain.
I haven't skied in Santa Fe, so I couldn't speak to that. But I've never been bored in Taos; there's plenty of terrain to challenge every level of skier. As for lodging, I've only stayed in town and not on the mountain. If you don't need a ski-in, ski-out set up, then you can't beat El Pueblo Lodge; it's quaint, friendly, spacious, and best of all -- reasonably priced.
Lori_K
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Well, I don't know how much help I would be. Yes, Taos is my home mountain but I don't stay at any of the lodging! And I haven't skied at Santa Fe, either, for comparison. Although I know several people who LIVE in Santa Fe and make the extra drive to Taos. So that should tell you something.
But the snow has been pretty good so far at Taos, and there is quite a bit of terrain open. We could use some more snow to freshen things up.
If you do decide to head up here, give me a shout and I can show you some of the good stuff on the hill.
But the snow has been pretty good so far at Taos, and there is quite a bit of terrain open. We could use some more snow to freshen things up.
If you do decide to head up here, give me a shout and I can show you some of the good stuff on the hill.
Jerez
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I am one of those Santa Feans who drives to Taos frequently, but that doesn't mean SF is not a nice place to ski.Santa Fe and Taos and are different.
Taos is a destination resort where Santa Fe is a local mountain. SF is much smaller than Taos. It has some really great terrain, especially wonderful trees from those great for someone just starting tree skiing, to some very steep tree shots with jumpable rock faces. Santa Fe has much better grooming and can "keep" its snow like no other (except maybe Deer Valley in Utah.)But i am not sure SF would be enough for a ski week. maybe a weekend....
Taos on the other hand is a big world class resort. It is famous for its super steep terrain. It appeals to the true expert. It does have one of the best ski schools in the country though.
Both Taos and Santa Fe have TONS of lodging options. Only Taos has slopeside. Amizette is nice and kind of near the slopes, the Bavarian is a boutique hotel with only a few rooms and literally on the slopes. the St. Bernard is the famous hotel at the base but I think you have to book a minimum of a week. The St. B is the apres ski hot spot. The town of Taos has many options from the Kachina Best Western on the clean and modest range to the El Monte Sagrado for a great treat. EMS has one of the coolest green indoor pools you ever saw, a great bar and restaurant and a full service spa. If there is live music, go to the Sagebrush Inn bar. They have some amazing swing and two step dancing and the bar itself is like going back in time.
Santa Fe has even more lodging options. For value, the El Rey Inn is great. But it is not in the pretty part of town. For historical flavor, the La Fonda hotel on the plaza is wonderful and steeped in NM history. Then there is the Hotel Santa Fe, which is owned by an Indian Pueblo and has that flavor in its food and decor. Many great restaurants in SF from cheap to NYC expensive.
Taos is a destination resort where Santa Fe is a local mountain. SF is much smaller than Taos. It has some really great terrain, especially wonderful trees from those great for someone just starting tree skiing, to some very steep tree shots with jumpable rock faces. Santa Fe has much better grooming and can "keep" its snow like no other (except maybe Deer Valley in Utah.)But i am not sure SF would be enough for a ski week. maybe a weekend....
Taos on the other hand is a big world class resort. It is famous for its super steep terrain. It appeals to the true expert. It does have one of the best ski schools in the country though.
Both Taos and Santa Fe have TONS of lodging options. Only Taos has slopeside. Amizette is nice and kind of near the slopes, the Bavarian is a boutique hotel with only a few rooms and literally on the slopes. the St. Bernard is the famous hotel at the base but I think you have to book a minimum of a week. The St. B is the apres ski hot spot. The town of Taos has many options from the Kachina Best Western on the clean and modest range to the El Monte Sagrado for a great treat. EMS has one of the coolest green indoor pools you ever saw, a great bar and restaurant and a full service spa. If there is live music, go to the Sagebrush Inn bar. They have some amazing swing and two step dancing and the bar itself is like going back in time.
Santa Fe has even more lodging options. For value, the El Rey Inn is great. But it is not in the pretty part of town. For historical flavor, the La Fonda hotel on the plaza is wonderful and steeped in NM history. Then there is the Hotel Santa Fe, which is owned by an Indian Pueblo and has that flavor in its food and decor. Many great restaurants in SF from cheap to NYC expensive.
Lori_K
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Thanks jennym, but it really wasn't as scary as it looks.
I'd be happy to show you the spot at Taos where the pic was taken. Right next to a wide blue groomer.
chaletlaforet
Certified Ski Diva
We were at Taos over new year and had a wonderful time. Lovely friendly people, who took us out skinning several times, it was a great place! You must be very happy there , Lori_K
We stayed in a really nice little casita in Taos itself which was great, we loved it.
https://taosvacationhomes.com/detail_property.php?pid=153
edit - this was opposite and looked beautiful
https://taosterritorial.com/
We met the people who run
https://www.taosmountainlodge.net/
and dropped in to see them. It's a lovely place, very spacious, and they are wonderful people. Much closer to the ski area too.
I agree, Eske's Brew Pub was super! Also, more upmarket, the Sabroso bar and restaurant in Arroyo Seco, in a lovely old adobe. She made a wonderful margarita and the food was ace.
Here I am in Taos, touring on a splitboard for the first time!
We stayed in a really nice little casita in Taos itself which was great, we loved it.
https://taosvacationhomes.com/detail_property.php?pid=153
edit - this was opposite and looked beautiful
https://taosterritorial.com/
We met the people who run
https://www.taosmountainlodge.net/
and dropped in to see them. It's a lovely place, very spacious, and they are wonderful people. Much closer to the ski area too.
I agree, Eske's Brew Pub was super! Also, more upmarket, the Sabroso bar and restaurant in Arroyo Seco, in a lovely old adobe. She made a wonderful margarita and the food was ace.
Here I am in Taos, touring on a splitboard for the first time!
