Arizona/New Mexico Taos!

[Blue Streak]

Count me in. I'll drive down on the second and ski Saturday/Sunday. I might have some business in Taos, in which case I might hang around town for another day or two.
A couple of weeks ago I was in town, having a beer and talking skiing at the Taos Mesa Tap Room with a TSV ski patrol buddy, and I can't wait to get back there this winter!

 

[KingGrump]

Sounds like a plan.

 

[Blue Streak]

It's on the calendar.
As long as the weather is decent, it's a nice drive.
Is it better to stay in TSV or in town?
By "better" meaning, more fun.

 

[KingGrump]

Definitely town. The village is quieter than a grave yard after dark.

 

[Blue Streak]

Not to mention at least twice as expensive.
Looking forward to it already!

 

[KingGrump]

Anyway, if you are looking for action at night. We are not skiing you hard enough.

 

[Blue Streak]

Taos Inn has a 4 nights for the price of three deal.
And do I like the Adobe bar.

 

[Blue Streak]

Anyway, if you are looking for action at night. We are not skiing you hard enough.

Excellent point.
Total collapse after a hot shower would be more likely.

 

[dbostedo]

Airfare has been purchased , and I'm looking at lodging for Feb. 3rd - 10th.

Any lodging recommendations for a single traveller looking to stay in or near the base area? (Looking for a normal hotel room/condo - not a hostel/shared room.)

@Pumba did you pick a week yet?

 

[KingGrump]

Lots of the single guys I know like the Columbine Inn. It's 4 mile from the ski valley. I believe hot breakfast is included.

@Pumba will be there on the same week.

 

[KingGrump]

Total collapse after a hot shower would be more likely.

That is right Dorothy. You are not in Vail anymore.

 

[mdf]

Airfare has been purchased , and I'm looking at lodging for Feb. 3rd - 10th.

Any lodging recommendations for a single traveller looking to stay in or near the base area? (Looking for a normal hotel room/condo - not a hostel/shared room.)

@Pumba did you pick a week yet?

I stayed in a reasonably priced VRBO within walking distance of the base. But that was before they finished the Blake and other base upgrades, and the vrbo owner was talking about updating the unit. So reasonably-priced may not be available anymore....

There is a good boot-up / basket check / locker room at the base (or at least was) so walking in shoes is fine.

 

[Jerez]

The Amizette Inn is a sweet hotel near, not on, the mountain. They have a great cooked to order breakfast that comes with the room. It is a small, family run place and not luxurious by any means. But we like it. Very reasonable. (OH, maybe I shouldn't be telling anyone this... they don't have many rooms.)

 

[dbostedo]

(OH, maybe I shouldn't be telling anyone this... they don't have many rooms.)

You might have lost your secret already... they don't have anything for the week I'm there! But thanks for the recommendation.

 

[mdf]

Airfare has been purchased , and I'm looking at lodging for Feb. 3rd - 10th.

Any lodging recommendations for a single traveller looking to stay in or near the base area? (Looking for a normal hotel room/condo - not a hostel/shared room.)

@Pumba did you pick a week yet?

This is where I stayed.
It's gone up a little but still mid-priced. Convenient to walk to the lifts.

 

[Blue Streak]

I'm thinking about staying in town at the Taos Inn.
I hate the idea of driving back and forth, but there are a lot more choices in town, and it's a LOT cheaper.

 

[SBrown]

The Amizette Inn is a sweet hotel near, not on, the mountain. They have a great cooked to order breakfast that comes with the room. It is a small, family run place and not luxurious by any means. But we like it. Very reasonable. (OH, maybe I shouldn't be telling anyone this... they don't have many rooms.)

haha, yes, I've discovered a couple cheap spots nearby but I'm a little wary about sharing

 

[Fishbowl]

I’m just sticking my head in from the Four Corners thread. Very impressed with the quality of the posts. It’s like traveling first class. Is everything in Taos better?

 

[Snowfan]

The Amizette Inn is a sweet hotel near, not on, the mountain. They have a great cooked to order breakfast that comes with the room. It is a small, family run place and not luxurious by any means. But we like it. Very reasonable. (OH, maybe I shouldn't be telling anyone this... they don't have many rooms.)

Nearly booked for the entire season!

 

[KingGrump]

Is everything in Taos better?

You really have to ask.