2022 Taos Mini-Gathering - January 22 - January 29, 2022

[Pat AKA mustski]

I booked my ski week! Yay! Come on winter!

 

[Snowfan]

 

[dbostedo]

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[PisteOff]

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Beautiful sight……

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

Question for those who know the roads .... We will be in Reno, NV in January.

It looks like there are 3 possible routes, but I have no idea which route is the best as far as road conditions and snow clearance. We have a Land Cruiser and Bob is an excellent snow driver but would still prefer the least stressful drive.

Which of these 3 routes would be the least stressful driving conditions?
1. I-80 to Salt Lake then the 6/191 via Moab to the 491/160 via Durango and Pagosa Springs to 84/64 to Taos
2. US 50 to I-70 to 191 and the rest is the same as #1
3. I-80 to the 6/191 via Heber City to the I-70E/50 via Grand Junction to the 114 to the 285 to the 64

Any input on any of the 3 routes would be greatly appreciated. My main concern in numbers 1 & 2 would be the mountain passes through CO.


We could return to Big Bear first and drive via Flagstaff to Alburquerque to Taos. We know that route and it is relatively stress free. However the mountain pass through Mammoth is VERY unpredictable weather wise since it rises above 9000 ft.

 

[martyg]

The passes shouldn't be any stress. Wolf Creek Pass is very well maintained, and heavily patrolled in winter. Your next pass, in NM, is remote. However it melts out quickly.

Great Thai place in Pagosa for lunch. Pretty desolate from their to Taos.

And hit me up if you overnight in Durango, or want to ski Purg on the way to Taos. I'll be headed to Angel Fire for PSIA stuff as you depart Taos.

 

[newfydog]

From town



Deeper near the ski area

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

Great Thai place in Pagosa for lunch. Pretty desolate from their to Taos.

And hit me up if you overnight in Durango, or want to ski Purg on the way to Taos. I'll be headed to Angel Fire for PSIA stuff as you depart Taos.

Will do.

 

[Dean]

I'm going to have to call and figure out prices for children's lessons for the week, minus lift and rentals.

You've probably already called, but...
2 years ago we had a newbie adult in our group that did a lesson/equipment (sans boots)/lesson package that was pretty good. Think she had to stick to the beginner area for 2 days (was ready to move after 1+).
She called & made arrangement - can ask for more info you want.

 

[Rainbow Jenny]

Does anyone know if Ski Week offers telemark lessons? @KingGrump
Asking for a friend…

 

[KingGrump]

Does anyone know if Ski Week offers telemark lessons? @KingGrump
Asking for a friend…

Never seen one but doesn't mean they don't.

 

[Marker]

FYI I checked the Taos ticket prices for two days to add on an Ikon base pass (5 days) like myself to get 7 days. It was a reasonable $148 midweek during our ski week assuming you will use your Ikon days for the weekends. Ikon upgrade is $260 if you think you will ski multiple resorts 7 days each. I won't.

 

[James]

Does anyone know if Ski Week offers telemark lessons? @KingGrump
Asking for a friend…

Prob a good idea so they don’t ruin the moguls. At Mad River, the telemarkers turn the moguls into triangles.

 

[dbostedo]

It was a reasonable $148 midweek during our ski week

That's $74/day, right?

 

[dbostedo]

Prob a good idea so they don’t ruin the moguls. At Mad River, the telemarkers turn the moguls into triangles.

I thought they were cubes? Triangles seem much easier to ski.

 

[KingGrump]

That's $74/day, right?

Buddy passes off the TSV season passes are usually around $65/day. Just saying.

 

[dbostedo]

Buddy passes off the TSV season passes are usually around $65/day. Just saying.

I was just making sure he didn't get quoted $148/day... and then think that was reasonable. It might have indicated something is wrong with @Marker !

 

[KingGrump]

It might have indicated something is wrong with @Marker !

In @Marker 's case. I am sure you can leave out "might have."

 

[James]

I thought they were cubes? Triangles seem much easier to ski.

Pick your diagonal. These weren’t those Telemarking Masons you get down south there. Two cuts and they’re done.

 

[Marker]

Buddy passes off the TSV season passes are usually around $65/day. Just saying.

If someone is willing to commit these to me upfront, then that's a great deal. Otherwise I'd rather not go begging the day of.