Taos Mini-Gathering 2020 - Jan. 25th - Feb. 1st

[teejaywhy]

Why am I at once excited and terrified to meet some of you IRL?

Like an internet dating site.

 

[Brock Tice]

What weather site provides the most accurate forecast for TSV?

I like weather underground, twining road or "Taos Cabin" station. NWS alerts tend to have good info about incoming storm totals at high altitude.

Thursday/Friday looking good. I might have to check off Black Rock Traverse and its chutes Saturday if that comes through.

 

[pais alto]

What weather site provides the most accurate forecast for TSV?

National Weather Service

forecast.weather.gov

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

I am definitely starting to get pretty excited! Who else is staying in TSV?

 

[Jerez]

We will probably stay a few nights at Brownell Chalet inTSV and commute a few days from Santa Fe.

 

[Brock Tice]

If I'm going to stay up there for a night, when should I stay?

 

[Tony S]

If I'm going to stay up there for a night, when should I stay?

The powder night.

 

[Brock Tice]

I will make sure and be there for powder if at all possible, I was thinking more of après social schedule.

 

[Brock Tice]

Sorry to spam... if you weren't aware of these two resources, well, now you are:

TSV Weather

Taos Ski Valley Weather

tsvweather.brownrice.com

NWCC Report Generator

wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov

 

[dbostedo]

I will probably go my happy way into kinder, gentler terrain.

There will be some folks (like me ) who will likely do the same.

Not everyone who comes to these wants to hike and/or ski black bump runs all afternoon.....

OK, maybe we all want to... but some of us can't/won't.

 

[Brock Tice]

Not everyone who comes to these wants to hike and/or ski black bump runs all afternoon.....

You mean like this? I'm happy to take a group, conditions permitting.

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[Jerez]

@Brock Tice we have liked the Amizette Inn. Great breakfast with a view, family owned and not expensive. Of course if you wnt luxury there is the Blake... I see a number of folks are at Austing House across the street. That place used to creep me out but it was sold a while back and has been remodeled I believe.

 

[Brock Tice]

@Brock Tice we have liked the Amizette Inn. Great breakfast with a view, family owned and not expensive. Of course if you wnt luxury there is the Blake... I see a number of folks are at Austing House across the street. That place used to creep me out but it was sold a while back and has been remodeled I believe.

We stayed at Austing Haus a couple weekends ago and I can report a great experience, and tasty food.

 

[Tony S]

Not everyone who comes to these wants to hike and/or ski black bump runs all afternoon.....

OK, maybe we all want to... but some of us can't/won't.

I see a fun adventure in your near future!

 

[Snowfan]

What weather site provides the most accurate forecast for TSV?

The weather channel...
Until 5:00am MST, Wed Jan 15
Action Recommended: Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued by: Albuquerque - NM, US, National Weather Service,
...WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW TO THE WEST AND NORTH AS WELL AS FREEZING RAIN POTENTIAL TO THE EAST... A couple disturbances Thursday and Friday will bring widespread precipitation to the area, including mountain snow to western and northern NM and rain with the potential for freezing rain across portions of the eastern plains. A backdoor cold front moving through the eastern plains on Wednesday will cool surface temperatures and help set the stage for a wintry mix. Portions of the eastern plains, particularly the I-25 corridor from Santa Rosa to Tucumcari as well as areas north to Clayton and south to Clovis will have the greatest potential of seeing areas of freezing rain Thursday morning and then again late Thursday night. Total ice accumulations ranging from 0.01" to 0.10" are possible which may cause slick and hazardous travel conditions. Heavy mountain snow will also be possible across the northern mountains beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through Friday. Several inches of snow will be possible above 7500 feet with snow accumulations over a foot possible in the peaks of the Tusas and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Strong westerly winds on Friday will lead to areas of blowing snow across northern NM. Very slick roads may lead to hazardous travel conditions along the Continental Divide of Interstate 40 and U.S. 550 as well as through mountainous terrain of northern NM. High confidence exists in mountain snow accumulations, but lesser confidence remains regarding freezing rain across the east. Monitor NOAA weather radio, weather.gov/abq or your local media for the latest weather updates. For the latest New Mexico road conditions visit nmroads.com or call 5-1-1.

Opensnow...

 

[Snowfan]

110 of 110 Trails OPEN!!!! Kachina lift should be open with another 12" coming soon...for the gathering (I hope)...some stoke...

 

[Snowfan]

Loooookin' gooooood....for the gathering ..

 

[Noodler]

Wondering if there are any "BSL Buddies" going to Taos. I'm a 293 or 295 depending on which boots I'm in.

 

[dbostedo]

Wondering if there are any "BSL Buddies" going to Taos. I'm a 293 or 295 depending on which boots I'm in.

326, but I'll probably be on demo bindings.

 

[JohnL]

Loooookin' gooooood....for the gathering ..
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I like your attitude young man. You joining us?