Last week we were in t-shirts and sandals and this week the cashmere and boots are back in rotation. Typical early Spring in Taos. Snow, mud, more snow, more mud.
For those of us who don’t much care for the white stuff, it’s a bit of a nightmare, not to mention a daily workout with the shoveling and digging out the car and whatever else disappeared during the night. Personally, I can live without it.
After the first pristine snowfall of the season (which I prefer to view from a safe distance) I’m done, but that’s hardly surprising for someone born and raised in South Africa. Warm, sunny days can’t come soon enough, but this coming week promises to be a bit of a white out and the snowbirds are flocking to the mountain.
Taos does after all, boast one of the best ski resorts in the country and Taos Ski Valley is celebrating a super season. A new lift for Kachina Peak, a New York Times write-up and stellar snowfall with lots more on the way, bodes well for a busy Spring Break in our neck of the woods. There are events all season till they close in April, so do be sure to click on their link below this post for more info and snow reports.
I asked my friend Derek Hart (also South African but he loves the snow and skis daily) to share some shots he took up in the Ski Valley this week. As you can see, it’s a crystalline wonderland, blanketed in fresh powder and gloriously beautiful. If you like speed and heights. Derek took the photo of the Mountain that I used in my first blog post here on taoStyle.
Pack your bags!
Bring your warmest gear (plus a t-shirt or two, you never know) and fly to Albuquerque or Santa Fe if you are lucky enough to find a connection. Rent a car or grab a shuttle and get in on the fun. 13 lifts are operational.
Oh, better book a hotel or check Airbnb unless you have friends up here with room to spare.
Photographs of Taos Ski Valley by Derek Hart
