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Taos, New Mexico - Soul of the Southwest
(Home of the Ernie Blake SKI BETTER week)
January 22 - 29, 2005

$998 per person (estimate)/ double occupancy

Trip Leader

George Lawton

(727) 338-0704 work

(727) 536-3380 home

TAOS: If you love to ski, Taos is as good as it gets.

The Taos Edge ..................................... http://skitaos.org/

More snow than Aspen: 312"
More vertical drop than Breckenridge: 2,612'
More sunny days than Sun Valley: 88%
More Skiable acres than Telluride: 1,294 acres
51% Expert, 25% Intermediate & 24% Beginner (72 Lifts)
  • Winter Wine Festival Jan. 19-30
  • Top-rated Ernie Blake Ski School
  • Drier snow than Utah
  • No snowboarding
  • No lift lines
  • No crowds

Wine Tasting: While in Taos, don't miss the unique experience of the Winter Wine Festival held January 19 - 30. Spectacular wine and food events are held throughout Taos Ski Valley. The Inn at Snakedance is the headquarters hotel offering a week of wine tasting, seminars, wine maker dinners and more. Fine dining and fine wines are the rule rather than the exception.
Check www.skitaos.org/NEWS/wine_festival.php for more information on the Wine Festival

Price Includes:

  • Pre-trip party
  • Seven nights lodging with tax
  • Full breakfast each morning
  • Yoga every morning
  • Group welcome party - Beer, wine, soft drinks, chips & salsa
  • Direct flight non-stop Tampa to Albuquerque (if available) & Transportation to Hotel
  • Small friendly group
  • Daily wine tasting with splendid Hors D'oeuvres
Accommodations: The Inn at Snakedance -- www.InnSnakedance.com

.....* Less than 10 yards from the lift
.....* No Smoking Hotel
.....* Restaurant & Bar
.....* Hot Tub -- Workout Room -- Sun Deck
.....* Ski Storage with Boot Dryers
.....* Refrigerator in rooms

Local Area:

.....* Only 19 miles away is Taos which offers culture & history.
.....* Art Galleries in Taos
.....* Gourmet Dining
.....* Hot Air Ballon rides available over Rio Grande Gorge

Deposit Due: $200 per person for trip application Plus $25 per adult for membership (18 and over) or $35 family

Balance Due: October 15, 2004

Make check payable to: Clearwater/St. Pete Ski Club (marked “Taos 2005”)

Mail to: George Lawton
1454 Rosetree Ct.
Clearwater, FL 33764


Phone: Home 727-536-3380 -- Work 727-388-704