Winter Vacation
Queen Me shares . . .
Okay, so I had promised before Christmas that I would write about my trip to Taos, NM. Oops! Not yet, huh?
Funny, I can write about so many topics. The words simply flow. But, this travel writing. Now, that's a totally different direction. So, I simply ignored my promise.
But, you see, I don't like to do that. I work really hard to keep my promises.
So . . . what follows is an attempt to share in my own little way just a taste of my trip. First of all my hubby and I like to snow ski. Throughout my life, I have visited many places, mostly in Colorado. In recent years and mostly for convenience, my family discovered New Mexico. We started with Angel Fire. The resort was fine and served our purposes (decent skiing and family related). But, with Angel Fire, we weren't completely satisfied. Before trying Taos, New Mexico, we spent one Christmas in Telluride. Now that, folks, is heaven. We will go back. The only problem with Telluride is getting there. We like to drive so that we can have our vehicle, Christmas presents, dog, gear (well, you get the picture)! I'm sure you saw right through that one . . . it's mostly about Santa's visit. After attempting the impossible (taking all that crap to Telluride), we decided until the kiddos (my daughter and cousins) are a little older, we'd stick closer to home. That's when we decided to give Taos a try. For us, the drive is only nine hours.
And, Taos Ski Village . . . we love you! My daughter, previously totally uninterested in learning to ski, is now a huge fan. The mountain offers an odd mix of easy and difficult runs. Quite possibly our favorite benefit is that many runs combine moguls with flat surfaces—meaning one side has moguls and the other is smooth. See, we can all be happy blazing down their trails.
Although the restaurant choices are still severely lacking, in my opinion, you can find some variety. And, within a short 40 minute or so drive, you can take your pick of restaurants in town. We tend to stay put in the Ski Village, though, which meant visiting the four restaurants we found more than once.
To date, we've stayed at the Snakedance Inn. It's a cozy little place (rooms are small), equipped with a wood-burning fireplace and small frig. It's "almost" ski in/ski out and offers a ski valet service. Last year, a staff member even helped you take off those pesky ski boots. This year, though, he had been promoted. There were days I most certainly missed that guy!
Worried about snow? Well, that's definitely a valid concern. New Mexico doesn't quite get the record snowfall that Colorado does. However, Taos (and Angel Fire) make their own snow. So, no worries there. Of course, I prefer the real deal, but truthfully, skiing on the fake stuff seems to be just as fun.
Another something I simply LOVE about Taos. No snowboarders! Hopefully, I didn't offend any Queens with that statement. :). If you do prefer snowboarding, than I suggest Angel Fire. But a word of caution . . . be sure and stay at a place with a fully stocked kitchen. Angel Fire is lacking in the restaurant department. Other New Mexico places that accept snowboarders are Santa Fe and Red River.
Okay, so I had promised before Christmas that I would write about my trip to Taos, NM. Oops! Not yet, huh?
Funny, I can write about so many topics. The words simply flow. But, this travel writing. Now, that's a totally different direction. So, I simply ignored my promise.
But, you see, I don't like to do that. I work really hard to keep my promises.
So . . . what follows is an attempt to share in my own little way just a taste of my trip. First of all my hubby and I like to snow ski. Throughout my life, I have visited many places, mostly in Colorado. In recent years and mostly for convenience, my family discovered New Mexico. We started with Angel Fire. The resort was fine and served our purposes (decent skiing and family related). But, with Angel Fire, we weren't completely satisfied. Before trying Taos, New Mexico, we spent one Christmas in Telluride. Now that, folks, is heaven. We will go back. The only problem with Telluride is getting there. We like to drive so that we can have our vehicle, Christmas presents, dog, gear (well, you get the picture)! I'm sure you saw right through that one . . . it's mostly about Santa's visit. After attempting the impossible (taking all that crap to Telluride), we decided until the kiddos (my daughter and cousins) are a little older, we'd stick closer to home. That's when we decided to give Taos a try. For us, the drive is only nine hours.
And, Taos Ski Village . . . we love you! My daughter, previously totally uninterested in learning to ski, is now a huge fan. The mountain offers an odd mix of easy and difficult runs. Quite possibly our favorite benefit is that many runs combine moguls with flat surfaces—meaning one side has moguls and the other is smooth. See, we can all be happy blazing down their trails.
Although the restaurant choices are still severely lacking, in my opinion, you can find some variety. And, within a short 40 minute or so drive, you can take your pick of restaurants in town. We tend to stay put in the Ski Village, though, which meant visiting the four restaurants we found more than once.
To date, we've stayed at the Snakedance Inn. It's a cozy little place (rooms are small), equipped with a wood-burning fireplace and small frig. It's "almost" ski in/ski out and offers a ski valet service. Last year, a staff member even helped you take off those pesky ski boots. This year, though, he had been promoted. There were days I most certainly missed that guy!
Worried about snow? Well, that's definitely a valid concern. New Mexico doesn't quite get the record snowfall that Colorado does. However, Taos (and Angel Fire) make their own snow. So, no worries there. Of course, I prefer the real deal, but truthfully, skiing on the fake stuff seems to be just as fun.
Another something I simply LOVE about Taos. No snowboarders! Hopefully, I didn't offend any Queens with that statement. :). If you do prefer snowboarding, than I suggest Angel Fire. But a word of caution . . . be sure and stay at a place with a fully stocked kitchen. Angel Fire is lacking in the restaurant department. Other New Mexico places that accept snowboarders are Santa Fe and Red River.
Oh, and before wrapping up this promise, I must mention 10,000 Wags. It's the best boarding house for dogs in town. All I can say is that I wish they were located in my hometown:).
Well, there you have it. Whew! What a relief.
posted by Allyn Evans at 9:06 AM
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