We usually skied at Santa Fe, which is gentler, but skied out of Taos some. Taos is steep terrain, and can be icy. It’s beautiful though.
A long time ago I took a backpacking trip for few days at Los Alamos, at Bandelier National Monument. Unforgettable. Haven’t hiked much around Taos, but Bandelier is between Santa Fe and Taos. If you go there, make it to the stone lions.
I spent a week fishing around Taos a couple of years ago, which was the second time I’d fished out of Taos. It’s not great fishing, as compared to say Montana, but it’s quirky, and I think it’s pretty great. You have to plan to drive a bit out of Taos to actually fish, and the fish are likely to be tiny, but the Valle Vidal is one of the most beautiful spots on earth.
I’ve never been fishing there, but my buddy there mentioned that one of his new employees is a fishing guide as his off-season side gig, which prompted my question.
If anyone’s visiting there and is interested in skiing or rafting, let me know.
To quote someone I read recently: “just because your phone uses GPS satellites to help you navigate roadways does not make you an expert in GPS satellites”. And just because you talk to your QB over a wireless system purchased after undoubtedly being wined and dined by the seller doesn’t make you an expert in wireless communications.