Taos, New Mexico

January 8 - 15, 2011

Taos and Learning to Snowboard

Linda and Bruce Alper joined us in Taos and even with just us four, we had plenty of fun.  The Capitol Ski Club from Washington DC was at the Snakedance so we got to meet snow enthusiasts from a club outside Florida – they are a crazy bunch!  Bruce and Linda took the renowned ‘Ski Better Week’ and both improved their skills on the slopes.  Bruce especially was enlightened with the finesse of bump skiing.  Kevin’s ski instructor told him they were going to hike the ridge, something he had never done.  Kevin was more concerned about the ‘extreme’ skiing than the trek to get there.  As it turns out, he saw new vistas and survived the hike and skiing just fine.  As for me, I ventured into snowboard lessons for the first time ever.  Taos Snowboard School proved to be a step above other mountain ski/board lessons.  All I heard from everyone is how much I would be falling and hurting while trying to learn this young person’s sport!  The instructor’s goal was to keep me from falling so I would not be too hurt, sore or worn out to continue.  We were victorious!  I fell twice all week!  I had my own personal instructor doing what I call the ‘Snowboard Waltz’ until he would let go of one hand and then finally, a solo pass.  It took all week but on the last day, I went down the bunny hill all by myself, slowly and cautiously but feeling like I might be able to do this someday.  Taos made it possible for this mid-fifties age girl to learn how to snowboard.  I call that success.  And I’ll be trying again because as every Snowboarder knows who has ever worn ski boots, the boarding footwear is positively delightful!

We four, Bruce, Linda, Kevin and I, ended the week with a great dinner in the Hondo Restaurant prepared by Shane (the Chef).  Joining us were Roger and Diane Mariani (Managers at Snakedance), Sydna (Group Sales Coordinator and Shane’s wife), Kelly (Manager of Bumps), Chris Stagg (Taos Marketing Rep) and numerous bottles of fine wine like only Snakedance & Taos can do....perfect!!!

Here is hoping SNOW is in your near future,

Carla Constantino & Kevin Simmons

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