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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