Powder Players
Above: Skiers wait for the lift pull at Agua Piedra. Photograph courtesy of the State Archives of New Mexico (Item No. 002468). ERNIE BLAKE STOOD TRANSFIXED in the deep canyon of what would become…
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Tag: Winter
Guide to Birding in New Mexico
Each winter, sandhill c ranes draw thousands of photographers, birders, and interested folks to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge . Photograph by Aaron Blanc. EARLY LAST SEPTEMBER, I walked…
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Tracy Amidon: Volunteer Ski Patroller, Ski Apache
Tracy and Paul Amidon are volunteer ski patrollers at Ski Apache. Photograph courtesy of Tracy Amidon. INJURED SKIERS OR SNOWBOARDERS often catch a ride to the aid room on toboggans placed throughout…
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Kid-Friendly Skiing Tips
“It has to be fun,” Pajarito instructor Mike Donnelly says of skiing with kids. Photograph courtesy of Taos Ski Valley. MIKE DONNELLY KNOWS A THING OR TWO about skiing. After all, he’s been at it for…
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Best Après Ski in New Mexico
The iconic Bavarian Restaurant at the Taos Ski Valley offers giant mugs of German beer and hearty pretzels. Illustration by Jameson Simpson. TAOS SKI VALLEY HAS MANY FINE OPTIONS for an adult beverage…
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Alain Veth: Owner, Le Ski Mastery
Le Ski Mastery owner Alain Veth has been a professional ski racer for over 20 years. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. AS A PROFESSIONAL SKI RACER for more than 20 years and then a technician for the U.S…
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Ski Tips for Beginners
PASSIONATE SKIERS ARE EAGER to wax poetic about the grace of carving down an open run or the glory of conquering a series of moguls. But for many newbies, a day on the slopes can be frustrating at…
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Tips for Fun Winter Tailgating
Tailgate in style and comfort this ski season. Illustration by Jameson Simpson. WITH RESORTS CUTTING BACK ON INDOOR OCCUPANCY this season, tucking into the lodge to warm up with a hot chocolate and…
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Sloan Covington: Owner, Red River Angler & Sport
The annual Ski Ranch Rodeo is lively fun for the whole family. Photograph courtesy of Red River Ski & Summer Area. A TEXAS TRANSPLANT TO RED RIVER, Sloan Covington escaped a desk job to adopt the…
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Our Comprehensive Guide to the Best Ski Resorts in New Mexico
Red River Ski & Summer Area spills onto Main Street. Photography courtesy of Red River Ski & Summer Area. Red River Ski & Summer Area In Red River, the chairlifts meet Main Street, so getting around…
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