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The sacred mountain spa

January 25th, 2009

For those that want to ski but also be pampered, I would suggest making your way to El Monte Sagrado in Taos. This luxury resort boasts one of the top rated spas in New Mexico, while only being a short 30-minute shuttle ride from Taos Ski Valley.
Taos Mountain has a reputation of being one of [...]

Redrum skiing

January 22nd, 2009

There is so much that goes into a ski trip…clothing, equipment, lift tickets, accommodations…it is no wonder that you are broke by the time the trip is over. Although areas like Vail have given the sport notoriety for being only for the wealthy…there are still places that make the sport accessible to the masses…one such [...]

Ski Santa Fe

January 19th, 2009

When starting my New Mexico ski odyssey I decided to start in Santa Fe.  Known for its artist colonies and classic New Mexican cuisine, most people don’t think of it as a ski town. Just 16 miles from the heart of the city lies a local ski haven tucked away in the Sangre de Cristo [...]

How cowboys ski…

January 16th, 2009

A very New Mexico-esque ski run at Red River Ski Area.

A cozy fire in Santa Fe

January 13th, 2009

This week I am on the road in New Mexico…tonight I am checking out the Inn on the Alameda in Santa Fe…above is the cozy lobby….stay tuned for more New Mexico tidbits…
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