Skiing at Sipapu Graded A+

We skied at Sipapu yesterday.  Talked to half a dozen Guests.  Every one was very impressed with the snow, the people, the value, the entire experience.  Many of those we talked to had already skied either Angel Fire, Taos, or Red River.  Every one of them thought their day at Sipapu was the best of the bunch.

Virtually all the people we talked with thought Sipapu was by far the best value they'd seen on this ski trip.  People were staying at Angel Fire and Taos.  All thought it was worth the drive over to Sipapu!

Everyone liked the family friendly attitude.  A couple commented about how there was no arogance shown towards beginner or poor skiers.  Reasonably priced equipment rentals and food were also appreciated.  No crowds was also a liked feature.  Peak days will certainly be more crowded but every ski area around will suffer from that circumstance.

Snow, although could always use more, was pretty darn good.  They've done a good job of making and grooming.  By mid afternoon, quite spring like, especially at the base of the area.  Temp in the high 30's most of the day.

Son's family with a 6 and 8 year old first timers were in our care.  The kids took first timer lessons and both managted to make one run top to bottom.  Required lot's of Dad's help but got it done.  Congrats to Shelby and Brandee!

We are now open for offering the Taos lodging partner program with Sipapu.  When you buy your lift from Indian Hills Inn for Sipapu, you'll get free lodging!  $39 for a lift ticket includes a room.  Double occupancy required on weekends and peak days.  Two nights required for singles during the week.  Not available 12/26 thru 1/1.  Full details at the Sipapu website specials page or by calling Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  We want your business so will try as hard as we can to work with you and your family.

One more ski observation.  If you can organize a several day ski trip, plan at least 4 days for skiing.  If you are the most common skier type, you make a 2 day ski weekend.  If you are frustrated by your ski improvement, you are very typical.  Skiing for at least 4 days, add a couple of lessons, will alomost guarantee improvement.  In addition to taking a lesson or two during those 4+ days, stop once in a while as you progress down the mountain and watch whichever skier you think looks best.  If you come across a ski lesson, follow along for part of your run.  Listen, watch, practice.  What are they doing?  What is their stance?  How do the use their poles?  Which way do they lean?  How do they use the ski edges?  Then try to replicate how they are skiing.  You do that for at least 4 days and you will transform your ski ability.

Another storm is approaching NM.  Let's hope it delivers at least another foot or two!  (I'm an optimist!)

Ski you soon at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  We still have rooms available for the Christmas holidays.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!