Taos Ski Trip

Our 2nd family ski trip was to Taos, NM. My dad & stepmom, Marie met us there and we caravanned out with the Watson's x 2. The weather cooperated for the drive both ways. The girls did very well and the mountains were very pretty.

The city of Taos was full of artwork, pottery, and jewelry. A very southwestern style city with lots of adobe houses. We had an apartment right in Taos Plaza and the Watson's had a house just a few streets away. The drive up to the mountain was about 20 minutes.

The mountain itself is very STEEP. The people out there say Taos is a four letter word for steep and they aren't lying. We went up to the mountain on Friday afternoon to get everything checked in and tried on. Saturday was the first day to ski and the weather was cold and very windy. Campbell went to daycare and Cooper did ski school. Dad, Marie, and I all took lessons. We thought it was the only day for tubing and had planned on going, but at 4:00 when we picked up the girls we were all too tired to tube. Chad had caught a very bad cold and was miserable. Dad shared my dislike for skiing and we opted out of our 2nd day of lessons and agreed we'd rather be at the beach. Both girls did very well, although neither of them went back for the 2nd day. Cooper enjoyed her lessons and her instructor and we were told she did a great job learning the techniques.

Sunday was the 2nd day to ski. A very sunny & warm day. Chad & Marie ventured up to the mountain early and dad, the girls and I took our time getting there. We took some photos and bought some souvenirs. We went back to the apt and had lunch and took a long 2 hour glorious nap. It was great! Afterwords, dad, the girls and I all strolled along Taos Plaza taking photos and buying souvenirs. Cooper collects smashed pennies and snow globes, luckily we found both. Chad and Marie arrived home after a great day of skiing. Marie did another day of lessons and did manage to make it down the big mountain run "Whitefeather." We ate dinner and ventured over to visit the Watson's. Darrin of Watson's #2 had come down with the flu and wasn't able to ski all weekend. But the kids and I enjoyed the hot tub and few minutes of conversation amongst the adults.

Monday was a LONG drive home. 12 hours with many stops along the way. Despite Darby's travel plan of 105 mph, it still seemed long. All in all, the trip was great. We were all together doing our own things but making memories and sharing experiences. I can say now that I've tried skiing twice and I don't like it! No surprise there, but I do like taking the family vacation and seeing new places. I just wish I could find something all my family members enjoyed doing.


Taos Ski Valley


Kayre and I


Chad, Taylor, and Darby


Papa Mike and the girls


Family Picture


Daddy and Campbell


Papa Mike and his girls


Mommy and the girls by the giraffes (do you see them?)


Family Dinner


Enjoying the hot tub