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Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
But now that I’m a lot older, I appreciate the chair ride
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Me tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Buster Highmen
But now that I’m a lot older, I appreciate the chair ride
Be there next mon-weds skiing and would love a mag to show me a few cool things! Lemme know!
Was anyone in the lineup for when Highline or Kachina opened?
Talked to some friends down there and sounds like part of the delayed openings were for private access.
Lineup for the hike up Kachina? I was. There was a lot of tracks from the chairlift that were not there the day before. They were not your normal patrol cuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by grskier
Patroller said we were waiting for them to blow up a lost bomb, rope dropped after they blew that up.
I was wondering what was going on. Was checking out the webcam. There was a crew heading out Highline about the same time they started loading the base lift. Was wondering how that was possible. Vibes to all the locals that had to put up with the hordes. Wolf Creek kind of sucked with the two feet. Hopefully Taos was steep enough it was actually fun skiing.Quote:
Originally Posted by grskier
Laying some trenches on Snakedance from Mar '19 in a similar storm to the last one.
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On the same note of visiting next week, where has the best green chile in Taos? Obviously NM is the mecca for green chile in general but it's my favorite food group and trying to get the best! haha
^ Orlando’s in El Prado is a good go-to.
Taos Diner for a breakfast burrito Christmas
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Oh,and Michael’s Kitchen.
I was going to recommend this too, but then I realized that it is the only restaurant that I have eaten at in Taos so I lacked perspective.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
Have heard good things about all three mentioned. Thanks gents
Abe's still serving breakfast burritos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
I think so, but I haven’t stopped there in a while. Taos Cow moved a few feet in Arroyo Seco, and I like to stop there aprés.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
Taos Cow! I remember when they first started making ice cream. It was just ok, but we were comparing it to Ben & Jerry's and they were brand new. Good to hear they're still going.
Any cheap accommodation recommendations near or in Taos? Heading there for a week on the 27th. Would be sweet to have a place that other young skiers/boarders are staying at. Will have a car.
Used to be the Abominable Snowmansion, but it looks like ownership has changed. Check current reviews.Quote:
Originally Posted by kicool
It's about 4x more expensive now than it used to be 10 years ago.
They are getting hit this week. Almost drove down. Taos is having a decent year. Especially compared to some other places.
That last HUGE dump was one of only two or so major storms I think....Quote:
Originally Posted by byates1
Anywho. If we weren't getting this storm too I would be on the road right now.
The Taos Inn had a long running 4 nights for the price of three many years pre pandemic, but, not this year. Cool place though, although the music may still be absent.
I'll be down in a few weeks plus. Got the Silverton spring pass so figure I'll wait to hit em both. I'll probably own land in n NM at some pointQuote:
Originally Posted by grskier
Be advised - they close pretty early in the season...Quote:
Originally Posted by byates1
And that place has the world's best chile rellenos. And I'd fight anyone that told me otherwise...Quote:
Originally Posted by Benny Profane
Early/mid april?Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
April 10
You haven’t had my homemade relleños. Take the first swing. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
You know... I'll take you up on that. And I have no doubt they are better than TI's. But I should try them. You know - for science.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
And I did neglect to mention that the homemade relleños we make on our annual Green Chile Weekend also are better than Taos Inn.
But it seems cruel to mention such magic when the general public has no way to get them.
:fmicon:
Question friends
for a competent bc skier, how late can you get some good spring skiing in, in the Taos area usually?
I don't mind walking a short ways if the snow is good when you get to it
April, May, June, July?
^May usually, early June sometimes…maybe April this year if there aren’t more storms.
I'll be on the hill sun Mon Tues ish. Get in touch, spin some laps. Weather looks great
I’ll be up Tuesday-Friday if anybody is around!
I have no talent in making rellenos. I’ll say that up front. Then again, I’ve never tried.Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
I will have to check out Taos Inn when I get the chance. Up to this moment, the best rellenos I’ve had would have to be the ones at Leal’s Mexican Restaurant in Clovis NM.
Crispy Rellenos Grande
2 crispy rellenos covered with Hatch green chili con queso over a bed of fork tender juicy brisket.
Waiting on my next road trip through Clovis to try it again.
And you haven’t had mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
Let the relleno-pride brawl commence.
Cage match!Quote:
Originally Posted by ill-advised strategy
On the hill crack o noon club today. Get in touch if your out there!
Heading down there next weekend for the kiddo's big mountain comp. What can I expect after a week of mid-30s weather and a subsequent cooldown? Should I be bracing for bulletproof, or can the chalk on that north facing terrain hold up to the heat?
50/50, will likely be very aspect dependent. At least most of that is high enough on the mtn.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiracer88_00
Pleasant warm and sunny on the hill. Feels like 50+ deg out but snow is still cold on most aspects.
+1, and add that the trees will be your friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by grskier
Thanks to Benny and Skared for the lowdown on my 1st trip to Taos. Stayed at La Fonda 3 nights walked to dinner at Doc's and the Taproom. There was some music at the Taos Inn. Saturday was awesome. Kachina opened and though cut up by hikers the day before was great. Found some pow in the trees. My girlfriend charged West Ridge chutes where I was a bit intimidated at times by the drop in's. I think it's the friendliest resort ever! On Monday there were power grid issues and some lifts didn't run but we had to head home at 1 so all good. Some aspects of West Ridge were slushed because it was so warm. The Big Comp might get interesting.