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Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out chalet in Taos Ski Valley is within a 5-minute walk of Taos Ski Valley and Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Carson National Forest is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) away.
With every trip that we take into the wild, we strive to not pay for camping. Nature should be free. There are a few exceptions, such as the folks over at Hotel Luna Mystica: those guys and girls know how to have a good time in the middle of the desert(pictured above), you should check them out. We spent a night with them on our last trip to Taos, NM. More on that later. If you find yourself traveling to the Taos area during the summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) we have a camping area that is free and awesome! There are actually a couple of spots that we found on Free Campsites. This is a free resource that shows user generated reports on FREE campsite locations around the country. We use this site nearly every time we camp in a new location. There is FREE camping EVERYWHERE! This post is about the free campsite that we chose which is right at the base of the ski runs and is a few steps from the Wheeler Peak trail. GPS Coordinates: 36.573815, -105.437082 TO GET THERE- From Taos, head North on US-64W. Turn right onto NM-150N. 150 will wind into the mountains and lead you directly to the ski resort area. Once you reach the main parking lot, stay left on Twining Rd. The main parking lot is the location of our back-up campsite that we didn't need to use. Take a hard left onto Zapp's/Porcupine/Kachina RD and travel toward the Bavarian. Once you reach the Phoenix Grill, hang a left on Bluejay Ridge Rd and drive until you can't drive any farther. The campsite is on your left. There are no facilities at this location, but the woods (and lots of woods) are right there. Everything uphill from this spot is National Forest and all Leave No Trace precautions should be used. There is a nearby creek for water and bathing. It was in full run-off mode when we visited around Memorial Day and provided great noise at night. I am a big fan of using a SteriPen to treat all of our drinking water when camping, but this water was CLEAN. I think we could have gotten away without using the UV light this time around. There were two gear casualties on this trip and one happened at this campsite: the demise of my old friend and trusty hammock. The poor, bright blue, Walmart special couldn't support the weight of both of the Okienomads and ripped in two pieces during an afternoon cuddle sesh. So long old friend, thanks for the hangs. He has been replaced by a brand new ENOS Doublenest that I will be reviewing in a later post and in case you were wondering, it was a very worthwhile upgrade. The second gear fatality of this trip was my beloved Cannondale mountain bike. It was my first venture into mountain biking and it served me well for a few years. The rear derailuer took a dive on a beautiful mountain bike trail outside of Taos. The beauty of this campsite (besides the obvious) is it's proximity to the trailhead for Wheeler Peak. This campsite is at approximately 12,000' of elevation, so spend a day at camp then make a push for nearby Wheeler Peak (13,161'). The trail is well marked and even with a large amount of snow still on the trail, we found our way up to the top. Regardless of conditions, I suggest that you start at day break or earlier and get to the top before the crowds and before snow melt/thunderstorms in the afternoon. After hiking this trail during the late season, we made a mental note that the next time we are here will be in the early spring and we will hike for some backcountry ski/board lines, the terrain is beautiful! Just before tree-line is Williams Lake. The lake was obviously still frozen when we arrived, but still made a beautiful campsite for several backpackers on a nearby ridge. If you are brave and warm natured, the peace and tranquility of this campsite might be worth the hike, but be prepared for high winds, temperatures below freezing, and critters that are very curious. Please use a bear bag and hang it properly away from your camp. The hike up from the lake got very steep and involved quite a bit of snow. I suggest bringing trekking poles as balance is hard to come by on the snow and ice. The poles may also come in handy on the way down in the slush. I wore trail running shoes and Rachael hiked in hiking boots. Neither of us were disappointed in our choice. We made it to the top and simply took in the sunlight and the view. It seemed like we might have been the first or second group on the summit and we passed A LOT of hikers on our way down that had slept in. The peak allows some amazing views of the nearby San De Cristo range and farther Rocky Mountains in the distance. The hike down took around an hour and a half. With the snow pack still fairly deep, we were able to slide on our butts most of the way down. There would be GoPro footage, but the slide required a very specific set of skills to stay upright while sliding. This campground was excellent. We really enjoyed the distance from the trailhead, the privacy, and the natural beauty. This site ranks in my top 5 best campsites that I have ever been to. The only down-side that I could see would be if someone were staying in the ski house near the site. Constant traffic might be annoying, but we did not see a soul while we were there on a holiday weekend. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone in the Taos, NM area and look forward to the next time we make it back. And best of all, IT WAS FREE! As always, follow us on Instagram to get the most up to date images and video from our trips and build progress on our bus. We would love it if you would check out the rest of the blog and the YouTube page as well. All social media is @okienomads. 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There are a lot of reasons to love Taos Ski Valley as a top ski destination. Direct flights through Taos Air, the only certified B Corp Ski resort, tons of activities outside of skiing, and a top notch ski school are just a few. Below I’m sharing some of the top things to do in Taos Ski Valley. Apart from Taos Ski Valley being an incredible destination, you can also feel good by staying at a place that is dedicated to sustainability. We want the mountains to still be round for future generations and through multiple initiatives, Taos Ski Valley is working hard to preserve the environment. Fly in a Jet Who knew that I could go from the comfort of my home to the ski slopes of New Mexico in under 4 hours. Yeah that 4 hours includes traveling to the airport, boarding the plane, flying, and arriving in Taos. Dallas and Austin residents can read all about Taos air and a private jet at commercial flight prices here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas Blogger – Travel (@mycurlyadventures_) on Mar 22, 2019 at 9:27am PDT Hit the Slopes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas Blogger – Travel (@mycurlyadventures_) on Mar 24, 2019 at 3:34pm PDT Staying at the Blake, you could wake up, head out of your room and be on your first slope in 10 minutes. The ski valley is convenient for having everything close by. Take a break from skiing and enjoy gourmet dining, or even check out the ski-by coffee shop located on the mountain. There’s a wide range of trails to keep you busy your entire trip and coming back for more. If you are a beginner, they have a top-rated professional school. I was terrified of the lifts, but the instructors helped me conquer the lifts and slopes feeling like a pro. Taos offers great weather! I was initially worried about freezing, but the weather in Taos was perfect! Stay at the Blake Staying at the Blake is an experience of its own! The gorgeous rooms face the mountains for beautiful views and a cozy lodge vibe. The Blake also does a lot to ensure the comfort of the guests. We received regular text messages asking us if we needed anything, and we could ask questions/have things delivered to our room simply by texting. There’s so much to love about the Blake that you can read all about here. Plus what’s a vacation without a relaxing spa treatment?! The Taos Spa is a comforting oasis perfect to relax your muscles after spending a couple days on the slopes. I love the New Mexican inspired treatments and opted for the Adobe Clay Treatment to detox my skin and refresh. Read more about it on my Blake review. Another great perk of staying at the Blake is the car service they offer. For such a short trip, I wanted to be able to explore some, but didn’t want the hassle of renting a car. Fortunately, the Blake will drive you most places if you schedule in advance. Here are a few of the places where they were able to take us. Check out the Earthships Taos is the largest community of Earth ships. I didn’t know what they were at first, but I quickly became fascinated with these funky designed buildings that are 100% off grid and self-sustainable. Taos offers a school for people to learn how to build these anywhere. They’re made out of recycled materials and are designed so that one doesn’t need to pay for electricity, plumbing, and other typical housing costs. Most are colorful and fun, but it’s such a great concept that I hope to see more. While in Taos, you can go and see them for yourself and learn about the process. See the Rio Grande Gorge This stunning gorge is a beautiful spot to stop and enjoy mountain and valley views for miles! Simply standing here, I found myself in awe of the breathless beauty that I was surrounded by. Often times there are goats wandering through the gorge. Visit the Taos Pueblo The Taos Pueblo is the home of the community of Taos Native Americans who own the land. The pueblos are their home and some places of business that they open up during most of the year (barring ceremonies – so make sure to check that they are open). They were closed when I was there, and so I do not have any pictures. Taos is full of history and their culture which is over 1000 years old. The buildings are beautiful adobe. If you get the chance, walk through the pueblo – I really recommend it. As always, remember the importance of respecting the people as you are on their land that they have graciously allowed us to enter. Explore the Taos Downtown Historic District The Taos Downtown Historic District is your one-stop shop for gorgeous adobe buildings, art, and New Mexican goods. The shops are so cute with their little trinkets and even and old soda fountain bar. There’s a bar, restaurants, and lovely boutiques. We came across a New Mexican foods store with prickly pear margarita mix, red chile paste, and other New Mexican cooking goods! There are also quite a few talented artists and several galleries in the Taos Downtown Historic. You can wander through all of the art. Try the Purest German Beer At the top of Taos Ski Valley sits the Bavarian Inn. Everywhere we went locals and tourists alike could not stop raving about the Bavarian for authentic and delicious German food. But more important than the food is the beer. The Bavarian Inn gets their beer from the monks in Bavaria, ensuring the purest beer this side of the sea!
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