Taos Mini-Gathering - 2019

[Bruuuce]

We're in too. Now we just have to stay healthy... Can't wait to get back there and to meet you all.

 

[mdf]

I just pulled the trigger on my plane tickets.
Arrive Albuquerque Friday 5:36pm, 1-Feb-2019
Leave ABQ Sunday 12:25 pm, 10-Feb-2019

 

[dbostedo]

FYI for folks... The Ski Week price is out, and it's up pretty significantly from last season, and the season before - to $270. That's $45 each, for the six 2-hour group lessons.

For 16/17, it was (I think) $180. Last year, I paid $220. So it's up almost $100 in two years.

Still seems like a good deal, but not a real bargain like it used to be...

 

[KingGrump]

Can always check with the ski school when paying for the ski week whether there are discounts available with the various passes.
Most years, we usually get $40-$50 discount with a Taos card or season pass. They may have something for the MCP / Ikon. Can't hurt to ask.

Andrew had a $90 discount on one of his ski week last year for being a loyal customer. Translation: Stupid enough to hang around in the worst snow year since '56.

 

[mdf]

For those who did not sign up for the Taos newsletter:

 

[KingGrump]

Ski Magazine - Resorts of the Year 2019: Best Challenge in the West.

Taos is #3 on their list. Jackson and the Bird is #1 &2.

Having spent seasons at each I would say they got things a bit scrambled.

 

[dbostedo]

Having spent seasons at each I would say t̶h̶e̶y the survey respondents most of whom have never been to Taos, got things a bit scrambled.

FIFY... just for clarity

 

[KingGrump]

Thanks.

Perhaps not many returned from Taos.

 

[VickieH]

Current thinking is ... I'll be at there for the Ski Week. Was planning to attend one in early to mid November, but looks like Taos didn't get the memo.

 

[cosmoliu]

I had my vacation pick mtg tonight. Didn't get that week. Funny- the prior week, 1/26-2/2 is wide open. Maybe next year. But, of course, I'll just be a year older.

 

[mdf]

I had my vacation pick mtg tonight. Didn't get that week.

too bad. It would have been fun.

 

[Blue Streak]

Kachina lift in summer:

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They just need to get ski patrol out there to move a few rocks.

 

[Snowfan]

 

[KingGrump]

That's better coverage than early March last season.

 

[dbostedo]

I'm all booked! Flight, car, condo, ski week...



...now I just have to wait 113 days.

 

[aveski]

I booked an one bedroom Airbnb condo in the town of Taos from 2/3 to 2/8. There is at least one extra bed in the unit, if anyone is interested in sharing. It would run $25 - $30 a night. I'll have my car and it's around 30 minutes to the mountain.

 

[dbostedo]

^^^
See you out there! I suppose we should do a roll call in this thread too...

I'll start... if you're going to be there any time in early February, add your handle and dates to the list...

@dbostedo : 2/2 - 2/9
@mdf : 2/1 - 2/10
@Dean : 2/2 - 2/9
@aveski : 2/3 - 2/8

Who else? @KingGrump? @Sandy_NYC? @Pumba? @Unpiste?

 

[KingGrump]

Haven't heard from management yet.

If snow in is decent, I can push for a southern start to the road trip. Would definitely like to be there.

 

[Unpiste]

I'm in. We haven't quite settled on the precise arrival and departure dates, but it will be the week of 2/3.

 

[KingGrump]

This is more than what we got for Dec & Jan last season.


Looks like this season may be OK after all.