TAOS New Mexico....BETA.....?

**TBS** · 03-06-2015, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by mntlion

Thanks for the Beta, I'm not locked into sungod, but I do have some gear being shipped to them. Any other places you suggest to stay, that are similar prices? Odds are I can stop by sungod, get the boots, and not check in..

Abonimable Snowmansion? http://www.snowmansion.com/Taos-Lodging.html
Haven't stayed there in forever but it was a good value back then.

**strawjack** · 03-06-2015, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by cptpowder

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that's a great pic!

mntlion, I have nothing on cheap places to stay (I usually slum it on guys trips), but my last family trip we stayed at the Taos Inn which is a cool old classic place in town. Then we stayed in the higher rent district at tsv. Getting the hook on tics help to offset that.

Based on where you ski, you really have no need to hit AF. Just spend all your time at tsv. Enjoy a few La Cumbre Elevated IPA's too...damn fine beer!

**Adrider83** · 03-06-2015, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by telebobski

Abonimable Snowmansion? http://www.snowmansion.com/Taos-Lodging.html
Haven't stayed there in forever but it was a good value back then.

I stayed at the Snowmansion last Friday. It's an awesome place. It's comfortable and has a lot of character.

**strawjack** · 03-06-2015, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Adrider83

I stayed at the Snowmansion last Friday. It's an awesome place. It's comfortable and has a lot of character.

nice! And Seco is great spot to be for skiing. That little town has had the most change since I lived in taos but it's not a lot of change I guess...which is nice.

**eskido** · 03-06-2015, 02:53 PM

Enjoy a few La Cumbre Elevated IPA's too...damn fine beer!

Yes, yes it is!

**oftpiste** · 03-06-2015, 05:42 PM

thirded. just stayed there for 5 days with 4 teenagers. It was a hoot, the people were cool, clean, a blast from the past and glad they're still there. Highly recommended. One thing I didn't know is that you need to bring your own soap for the shower.

Originally Posted by telebobski

Abonimable Snowmansion? http://www.snowmansion.com/Taos-Lodging.html
Haven't stayed there in forever but it was a good value back then.

**mntlion** · 03-06-2015, 09:37 PM

thanks guys, I think I"m just stay at the super 8. The snowmasin does either dorms, or multi person rooms, I want inbetween that I think.

Any Taos ticket deals ?

**oftpiste** · 03-06-2015, 10:56 PM

FWIW you can probably get a multi-person room with a private bath at the Snowmansion for about the same as the super 8 and be a half hour closer. And stay in a way cooler place.

Originally Posted by mntlion

thanks guys, I think I"m just stay at the super 8. The snowmasin does either dorms, or multi person rooms, I want inbetween that I think.

Any Taos ticket deals ?

**mntlion** · 03-06-2015, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by oftpiste

FWIW you can probably get a multi-person room with a private bath at the Snowmansion for about the same as the super 8 and be a half hour closer. And stay in a way cooler place.

Good call. I'll ask them when I know dates

**Nevada29er** · 03-07-2015, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper

Safe?

Cut over from I-25 on 64.

Not really. Keep your eyes out for drunken Indians.

**SantaFeHorn** · 03-07-2015, 12:25 AM

El Pueblo Lodge is cheap and clean.

**Coño Frío** · 03-07-2015, 06:21 AM

^ and has fresh, hot chocolate chip cookies at the ready when you get down from the ski valley.

**mntlion** · 03-11-2015, 07:11 PM

SGL was OK, (good for the money) Its new people owning it, so trying to overhaul the old reputation.

yes, AF is flat.

Yes, Texans are stupid. (but friendly)

Taos skiers REALLY like skiing bumps, Like old school BIG bumps. But LOTS of nice long steeps, and some hikes that seem to stay soft for a while.
town is a bit strange mix of run down/do what you want, and high end tourist art galleries.

Thanks again for all the help and adivce everyone.

**hoarhey** · 12-22-2016, 04:07 PM

Bumping this thread as mrs hoarhey and I with little daughter hoarhey are going to Taos next week

First time in 21 years for me to return.

Is tim's stray dog cantina still up at TSV?

**NW_SKIER** · 12-22-2016, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by hoarhey

Bumping this thread as mrs hoarhey and I with little daughter hoarhey are going to Taos next week

First time in 21 years for me to return.

Is tim's stray dog cantina still up at TSV?

It was when I was there in May

**billyk** · 12-22-2016, 04:49 PM

It's getting a little snow today. Hopefully more terrain will be open next week, but right now it is only about 1/3 open.

I was thinking about Taos for my trip in early January, but elected to go to Telluride instead. Which is also really sketchy, but they keep opening terrain every day, so will see.

**grskier** · 12-22-2016, 04:52 PM

Tim's is still around.

I haven't been since the Blake opened. We'll be down the 28-1st.

**the_flying_v** · 12-22-2016, 05:34 PM

Just got a report from the homies. Upper frontside steeps opened up today. New glades + rope drops all over = the stoke. More snow en route. Unfortunately I'm in the flatlands and once I get back my pass is blacked out.

I did the finish work on the Blake all summer and can safely say that it won't be open by the time you get there.

If you need a tune stop by Le Ski Mastery and support your local maggot.

**the_flying_v** · 12-22-2016, 05:35 PM

Also, #dontcometotaos

**hoarhey** · 12-22-2016, 06:44 PM

Thank you. Let this thread slowly fade into the ether...

**Buster Highmen** · 12-22-2016, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by the_flying_v

If you need a tune stop by Le Ski Mastery and support your local maggot.

Alain's a maggot?
Ask him about the Dynamic VR70s up on the wall - those are some planques.

**the_flying_v** · 12-22-2016, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

Alain's a maggot?
Ask him about the Dynamic VR70s up on the wall - those are some planques.

Ha, will do!

**billyk** · 12-23-2016, 09:47 AM

18" yesterday at Taos. That should help open up some terrain!

**the_flying_v** · 12-23-2016, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by billyk

18" yesterday at Taos. That should help open up some terrain!

Reports are coming in hot. Apparently that 18" came in wet and heavy. Gates dropping all over the hill. Highline open to Juarez, Reforma / Blitz, most lower frontside steeps open as well.

Orale, bro.