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Sports Travel: Don't be Scared off by "Al's Run"!!!!
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  • Updated by aussiedoug on Feb 20, 2004
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    Should start by saying that Taos Ski Valley is a SKIING ONLY ski resort., so sorry to any snowboarder out there because as a surfer I think snowboarding is very cool indeed.

    The area has a reputation for some pretty difficult skiing, but I'm here to assure that me, a mediocre intermediate level skiing absolutely loved it.

    We loved how pleasant it was to ski in the sunshine with the air temperature being a tad more mild than skiing the U.P. with our Wisconsin relatives! (the master of understatement strikes again! LOL!).

    To reinforce that it's for everyone. Of the 110 trails 24% are beginners, 25% intermediate & 51% are expert. With an average snowfall of around 300 inches & an average of more than 300 days per year of sunshine...,WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!

    Equipment: We brought all our own gear, including skis, but you could hire/rent anything you need, including clothes, there at a number of places in Taos Ski Valley.

    Taos ski Valley is currently scheduled to stay open till April 11, 2004. so you still have plenty of time to get out there you Americans, particularly you Texans, southern Colorado people & all New Mexicans!

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    Phone: 505 776 2291 (Information)
    Address: Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
    Directions: About 20 minutes drive out of Taos. All you need do is follow the signs.
    Website: www.skitaos.org
    Other Contact: 505 776 2916 (Snow Phone)
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    unravelau Sat Mar 22, 2008 07:23 UTC
     Thank you for the great trip around Taos Doug. The only way that I will go skiing now will be if I'm asleep-ha, ha. Mind you it does look like a fascinating pastime but just not my cup of tea any more.The hotel looks great to me too.
    Pawtuxet Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:52 UTC
     I'm ready to visit Taos. Been thinking about it for a long time. You've peaked my interest even more. Painted drums, huh? Think I could dig it.
    TheWanderingCamel Fri Feb 10, 2006 02:43 UTC
     Loved Taos - we were there in winter too, not skiiing but great sightseeing. chhers -leyle
    cnango Sat Aug 6, 2005 23:28 UTC
     Great Taos page. Awesome picture of the drums ! I have a bought a few of those indian drums over the years for my drummer boy Josh. And I know what you mean about kids "playing" the drums LOL
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