2023 Taos Mini-Gathering: February 4th - February 11th, 2023

[Jerez]

Avalanche in Taos Ski Valley a few days ago. No one hurt.

Storm spurs Taos Ski Valley avalanche; no injuries reported

TAOS — High winds and blowing snow wreaked havoc Wednesday night across Northern New Mexico, and an avalanche was reported in Taos Ski Valley.

www.santafenewmexican.com

 

[Snowfan]

Dumping in Taos and incredible runs on Ernie's, Hano's and North American. Dollar slot below kachina chair was knee deep in spots. El funko is skiing as good as ever and I found a new run from the blowdown a couple years ago.

Edit.... Also skied Bob's run under chair 7A only open a few days per year.

 

[lisamamot]

I am in Taos with the Divas this week doing the women’s ski week - today was spectacular!

 

[lisamamot]

Conditions were fantastic yesterday - we especially loved Cache Stash and North American. El Funko was rocky here and there, especially the higher traverse. Our last run was Longhorn and while the conditions were amazing, wow that was loooongggg on tired legs. Hoping to get back to Kachina and the ridge today.

 

[Tex]

Also skied Bob's run under chair 7A only open a few days per year.

So does Bob's run start at the top of 7A? I saw under 7A that run was open, Saturday I saw that. Never seen that run open before (because the sun just melts the snow there), it looked great from the lift, good cover. I was tempted to ski it but I had to get back home.

 

[dusty]

Cache stash is named after the bomb stash near by I’m told.

 

[Tex]

Cache stash is named after the bomb stash near by I’m told.

I was wondering about that, I figured back in the ol days ski bum's kept their stash there or something...

 

[Snowfan]

Had a wonderful chair ride and conversation with former New Mexico governor and presidential candidate Gary Johnson. Today was his 90th day on the hill and he hikes all day everyday.

 

[Snowfan]

Since this is the gathering thread is there a better place to post Taos stuff like the four corners thread? Or do I keep it here?

 

[dbostedo]

Since this is the gathering thread is there a better place to post Taos stuff like the four corners thread? Or do I keep it here?

The four corners thread is the right place... though since there's enough interest there could be a specific Taos seasonal thread, like Mammoth, Steamboat, and Killington have. But that should wait until next season at this point I think.

 

[Lvovsky /Pasha/Pavel]

I vote for Taos/Santa Fe joint specific thread. And a separate one for Arizona.

 

[Tex]

Since this is the gathering thread is there a better place to post Taos stuff like the four corners thread? Or do I keep it here?

Don't worry about it snowfan, just keep turning and keep posting. See you in a couple weeks..

 

[Tony S]

Don't worry about it snowfan, just keep turning

Well. That's what a fan does, isn't it?

 

[dbostedo]

I vote for Taos/Santa Fe joint specific thread. And a separate one for Arizona.

I think you also just volunteered to create that thread next season

 

[Tex]

I vote for Taos/Santa Fe joint specific thread. And a separate one for Arizona.

Never skied Santa Fe, but @Jerez has peaked my interest. They got really good prices, and I noticed their senior discouts start are 62 yrs old, I will be 62 next season!

 

[Lvovsky /Pasha/Pavel]

I think you also just volunteered to create that thread next season

Easiest action item ever!

I feel like we work in a similar professional field

 

[Drahtguy Kevin]

Never skied Santa Fe, but @Jerez has peaked my interest. They got really good prices, and I noticed their senior discouts start are 62 yrs old, I will be 62 next season!

I’ve never skied Sante Fe either. Between the skiing, beer, food, dog/hunting/shooting stories, I think we could have fun…

 

[Lvovsky /Pasha/Pavel]

Never skied Santa Fe, but @Jerez has peaked my interest. They got really good prices, and I noticed their senior discouts start are 62 yrs old, I will be 62 next season!

It’s definitely worth a visit. It’s a mini-Taos kind of.
I’ll be happy to ski with you. On a good snow day, Santa Fe has plenty of fun terrain to offer.

 

[Tex]

I’ve never skied Sante Fe either. Between the skiing, beer, food, dog/hunting/shooting stories, I think we could have fun…

I just reminded my wife I have one last ski trip planned, she said "yeah yeah, then it is fishing, then it is dog training, then it is hunting..."

I plan on skiing Taos Sunday 3/19 thru Saturday 3/25. I was thinking maybe Sunday trying Sante Fe because that is blackout day for my Value Taos pass, but I'm leaning now for just a full dose of Taos.

 

[Jerez]

I won't be here on the 25th. Heading north to Winter Park for a month. But take @Pasha up on his offer. He is a good skier and a nice fellow; you will have fun. Late March could be full-on spring skiing. So watch the weather.